MOCCAE unveils pledge designed to boost private sector’s contribution to UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 initiative

The UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge has been unveiled by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). The pledge aims to increase...

Sustainability

“It’s often easy to overlook climate issues until we’re faced with them ourselves”

In an exclusive conversation with Middle East Construction News (MECN), Sophia Kee, WSP Middle East’s recently appointed Head of Future Ready –...

Machinery

Cummins appoints Jennifer Rumsey as President and CEO

Jennifer Rumsey, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Cummins Inc will take up the role of President and CEO, starting on...

Consultant

Longer-term perspective to decision making key to tackling GHG emissions says AESG’s Lindsey Malcolm

In an exclusive interview with Middle East Construction News (MECN), Lindsey Malcolm, Associate Sustainability Director at AESG said that construction stakeholders must...

Sustainability

“We have 93% certainty within the next five years of hitting new temperature highs”

“We must eliminate all CO2 emissions from the built environment by 2040 to meet the 1.5-degrees Celsius climate targets. This commitment is...

Machinery

Sandvik completes testing of Cat HVO capable engines on mining and construction equipment

Commercial and industrial equipment supplier Sandvik has successfully completed testing on a range of Cat C-Series engines confirming that they can run...

Machinery

Cummins and Komatsu to collaborate on zero-emissions mining haul trucks

Cummins Inc. and Komatsu Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Building...

Sustainability

“There is a mountain to climb for individuals, businesses and society as a whole towards a greener, low carbon future”

In an exclusive chat with Middle East Construction News (MECN), Preeti Mogali, Associate at CRTKL says that she foresees more regulations being...

Sustainability

Siemens partners with American University of RAK to reduce carbon emissions

Siemens has announced it has partnered with the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) to help the university reduce expenses and...

Site Visit

Site Visit: What’s cooking in Sharjah Sustainable City?

As the global movement towards sustainable living gathers pace, real estate developers are becoming increasing cognisant about the importance of developing projects,...