Dubai has surpassed its green energy goals for 2021 after marking a 33 per cent reduction in carbon emissions in 2020.
The achievement has exceeded the Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy target of reducing emissions by 16 per cent in 2021.
Making the announcement, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, highlighted that the milestone marks the country's commitment towards becoming a carbon-neutral economy by 2050.
Increasing the share of clean energy capacity to 11.38 per cent of the city's main grid, expanding the district cooling to save 650 gigawatt-hours of electricity in 2020, and offering more incentives for users of electric vehicles have contributed to this achievement.
Ahmed Buti Al Muhairbi, Secretary-General of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, said this achievement underlines the importance of the joint efforts of individuals and organisations to support national and global efforts to mitigate climate change and global warming.
He added that Dubai has a plan for the next 30 years that covers the energy and water sectors, transportation, industry, buildings, and waste.
Dubai Municipality has intensified its efforts to control pests that endanger public health through comprehensive strategies and programs, such as chemical, physical, and biological control methods, with a focus on curbing the spread of mosquitoes.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai said that the decision to unify the Armed Forces on May 6 1976, was a pivotal moment in the history of the UAE as the nation celebrates its 48th Armed Forces Unification Day.
Four Dubai Metro stations remain closed following extreme weather conditions the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed. Passengers are being urged to check for regular updates to the public transport network.
Ajman witnessed a seven per cent increase in tourism revenue in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a three per cent rise in occupancy rates and a nine per cent growth in visitor numbers compared to the same period in 2023.
The Sharjah Petroleum Council (SPC), a Government of Sharjah undertaking, has announced the discovery of new gas reserves in Al Hadiba field, located north of the Al Sajaa Industrial Area in Sharjah.
The President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received condolences from regional leaders on the death of his uncle, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.
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