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Sultan AlNeyadi to return to the UAE on September 18: MBRSC

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the date of return for Emirati astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi. The UAE astronaut will return home on September 18 after successfully completing his debrief and recovery programme in the US.

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Abraham Accords: Marking the third anniversary of the historic agreement

The historic Abraham Accords, signed on the White House lawn in September 2020, was a landmark moment, normalising diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain, with Morocco and Sudan following suit.

We speak to experts and leaders on how the accords impacted trade and bilateral ties. Read more

UAE is among top nations for solar energy use, reveals report

A recent report published by the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy revealed that the UAE ranks amongst the top world leaders in solar energy use, driven largely by the vision of its ambitious leadership.

The UAE is the sixth highest per capita consumer of this form of energy in the world, ranking after Australia, The Netherlands, Japan, Israel and Chile, the review showed.

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Interview: GE’s Roger Martella on paving the way to a sustainable future

Roger Martella, group vice president, chief sustainability officer – GE and GE Vernova, and the global head of Engagement, Government Affairs and Policy, GE Vernova, is a strong advocate of climate action.

During a recent conversation with Gulf Business, Martella shared how the UAE is setting an example in climate innovation and investment. He also talked about GE’s role in supporting decarbonisation and electrification, and why public-private sector collaboration is essential to climate progress. Read more

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