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Al Etihad
16-04-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum opens
16 Apr 2025 18:19 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The ninth edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainable Business Leadership Forum kicked off in the capital on Wednesday under the theme 'Collaboration for Impact: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Business Practices'.The two-day event brings together leading global figures in sustainability, technology, and Shaikha Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), said climate and biodiversity challenges demand innovative action, stressing that the Arabian Gulf's waters and the region's desert ecosystems require urgent attention. She noted that Abu Dhabi is at the forefront of AI-powered environmental Dhaheri highlighted EAD's AI-led habitat assessment, which covered 11,000 hectares with unprecedented accuracy and reduced costs by 90 per cent. The agency's partnership with "Nabat" uses AI robotics to restore mangrove forests efficiently, positioning Abu Dhabi as a global innovation hub for conservation added that the NZ1 project in Masdar City is a landmark in sustainable construction, as Abu Dhabi's first net-zero energy office building, producing 102 per cent of its annual energy needs and reducing energy use by 101 per cent compared to international Dhaheri also pointed to projections indicating that AI could inject $15.7 trillion into the global economy by 2030, with sustainability at its core. She affirmed Abu Dhabi's commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 22 per cent by 2027, in line with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 target. 'For over a decade and a half, our shared vision through the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, since 2008. With your input, EAD continues to develop the Group to enhance policy engagement, deepen interaction, and expand its network. In the coming months, we will further this collaboration to launch the New ADSG,' she added. In her address, Huda Al Houqani, Director of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Group, said leveraging AI in sustainable business is not just an opportunity but a pressing necessity. She noted that the forum creates vital spaces for collaboration and dialogue to chart a more sustainable future. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Rudaw Net
14-02-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
UAE consul says AI deal with Erbil will lead to stronger ties
Also in Kurdistan Skiing festival kicks off in Choman Remains of 17 Kurdish Peshmerga fighters uncovered in Kirkuk mass grave Duhok NGO gives hope to thousands of kids, supports refugees Protesting teachers in Sulaimani temporarily suspend strike A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consul in Erbil welcomed a technology agreement signed this weekend between Erbil and Abu Dhabi and said he hopes this will be followed by stronger cooperation in many other fields. Kurdistan Region's 'active participation' in the World Governments Summit in Dubai 'was solidified' with the signing of a technology deal, UAE Consul Ahmed al-Dhaheri told Rudaw on Thursday, expressing optimism that the agreement will be followed by 'many more economic and investment agreements in the near future,' particularly in the 'electricity sector and the use of solar energy.' Prime Minister Masrour Barzani attended the summit this week and on Wednesday he signed a five-year technology deal with Emirati Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad bin Abdullah al-Gergawi. The agreement focuses on enhancing 'administrative, human, and governmental capabilities in the Region,' Barzani said after signing it. The technology deal is complementary to a previous agreement signed three years ago between the two sides, Dhaheri said, and it focuses on government modernization and enhancing 'knowledge exchange, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence [AI].' He expressed hope that 'the results of this cooperation will be evident in the next five years, particularly as both parties are keen on establishing future companies.' The Emirati consul noted that the UAE is keen on exchanging knowledge on AI with the Kurdistan Region, which aims 'to establish an AI hub that hosts talents and enhances opportunities in this field.' The UAE Consul emphasized that the UAE is committed to exchanging knowledge on AI with the Kurdistan Region, which aims to create an AI hub that attracts talent and fosters opportunities in this field. He added that the technology deal includes multiple sub-agreements, all focused on improving performance and facilitating knowledge exchange. This, he said, 'aligns with the Kurdistan Region's ambitions to strengthen cooperation with Abu Dhabi across various sectors, including development, economy, and investment.' On the economic front, Dhaheri revealed that the investment volume between Erbil and Abu Dhabi has exceeded $2 billion, with Emirati businessmen looking to establish new companies in the Kurdistan Region. He also noted that travel facilitations are in place, and visas are 'available for the brothers in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.' Barzani led a high-profile delegation to the UAE on Monday to participate in the World Government Summit in Dubai. The summit featured 30 heads of state, 140 delegations, over 400 ministers, and hundreds of experts. On Wednesday, Barzani met with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi, and Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad al-Abdullah al-Sabah, among others. Barzani's office stated that his meetings were part of his 'continued commitment' to strengthening the Kurdistan Region's position as a 'key and reliable partner on the global stage.'
