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Deena Kamel

Deena Kamel

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Deena is an aviation and company news reporter, with a keen interest in gender issues. Previously she was the Gulf transport correspondent for Bloomberg Dubai. She has a masters degree in journalism from the University of British Columbia. Deena is a Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow.
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A panel discussion during Cop28 in Dubai explored the potential of Islamic finance instruments to help fund climate change initiatives in emerging economies. Photo: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Islamic banks stripping away 'sustaina-babble' to fund green projects

About 70 per cent of Islamic finance assets are concentrated in the Middle East, according to S&P

Cop28December 06, 2023
The commitment is aimed at fulfilling the UAE's ambitions of reaching its goal of net zero by 2050. The National
Cop28UAE Banks Federation pledges $272bn in sustainable financing at Cop28

Lenders are making financial and strategic commitments to help the Emirates fulfil its net-zero goal by 2050, UBF chairman says

Cop28December 04, 2023
Energy transition and renewables investments are a key part of the UAE's comprehensive economic partnership agreements, said Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE's Cepas opening new pathways to green investment, minister says

Trade key to support net-zero agenda, experts say at Cop28 summit

Cop28December 04, 2023
Kristalina Georgieva speaks at Cop28. The UN climate forum in Dubai has been a 'success from day one' after the landmark loss and damage deal was reached, she said. Reuters
Cop28 'successful from day one' with win on loss and damage fund, IMF chief says

Kristalina Georgieva tells The National that hopes are up for climate action after strong start to summit

Cop28December 04, 2023
Kristalina Georgieva speaks on the third day of Cop28 in Dubai. Reuters
IMF chief urges leaders to swap fossil fuel subsidies for climate spending

Kristalina Georgieva says the $7 trillion spent annually should be rediverted to decarbonisation efforts

Cop28December 02, 2023
The Dubai Reef project was announced during Cop28 in the emirate on December 1. Photo: Wam
Dubai launches reef project to boost marine life and eco-tourism

The project will span 600 square kilometres of the emirate’s waters

BusinessDecember 01, 2023
The World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition will involve businesses leveraging their purchasing power to decarbonise heavy-emitting sectors. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Food production must not harm environment, WEF president says

The UAE and more than 20 leading food companies will create up to $20 billion combined procurement commitment

Cop28December 01, 2023
A floating solar power plant at a reservoir in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Major investments of $5 trillion to $7 trillion per year are needed through to 2050 in the energy sector to drive the green energy transition but less than $2 trillion is currently spent each year. EPA
Improved financing could save the world $50tn in its decarbonisation drive

Required investment levels remain below 6 per cent of global GDP annually, Deloitte report finds

Road to Net ZeroNovember 29, 2023
The technology means passengers will have more time to spend relaxing in departures, say Abu Dhabi International Airport officials. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Biometrics streamline operations at Abu Dhabi's new airline terminal

Passengers at Terminal A can get from kerb to gate in 12 minutes, say officials

AviationNovember 28, 2023
The new Terminal A has 163 shops and restaurants. Photo: Abu Dhabi Airports
Expansion planned for Abu Dhabi airport's Terminal A

Airport operator plans to attract extra airlines, particularly from Asia, to bring in more tourists and corporate travellers

AviationNovember 27, 2023
Salvatore Sciacchitano, president of the ICAO Council, speaks during the opening ceremony of the CAAF/3 gathering held in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
UN-led talks focus on lower aviation emissions using cleaner fuels

ICAO conference in Dubai agrees to a goal of 5% lower carbon emissions from global aviation industry by 2030 by using sustainable aviation fuels

AviationNovember 25, 2023
Pia El Hachem (right), general manager for Uber UAE and Levant, said the latest pledge 'paves the way for us to further expand our [sustainability] efforts across the region'. Photo: Uber
Uber reveals new emission-free target for its Dubai journeys

Platform lowers Uber Green fares in the UAE to match UberX as part of its sustainability drive

TechnologyNovember 24, 2023
The A380 aircraft is refuelled for a demonstration flight using sustainable aviation fuel at Dubai International Airport. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirates operates world's first A380 demo flight using green fuel

The flight, with SAF in one of the aircraft's four engines, took off from Dubai on Wednesday morning

AviationNovember 22, 2023
Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO's secretary general, said the conference on alternative aviation fuel is aiming for an agreement on decarbonising the sector. Antonie Robertson / The National
Investors need clear strategy on aviation energy transition, says ICAO

The civil aviation body is seeking an 'inclusive' global framework for increasing the production of sustainable aviation fuels

AviationNovember 21, 2023
Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy, speaks at the third conference on Aviation Alternative Fuels in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Fossil fuel producers must play bigger role in sustainable aviation, UAE minister says

The UAE has also launched a research consortium that will focus on developing, producing and advancing SAF technologies

AviationNovember 20, 2023
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