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Will Egypt’s Extended Plastic Project Deliver a Circular Breakthrough?

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What looks like a delay is actually a rethink. Egypt has stretched its flagship circular economy project on single-use plastics to 2027, a move officials say will allow deeper reform, stronger enforcement, and a more sustainable shift away from disposable culture. The decision to push the project’s timeline from 2026 to 2027 comes from Egypt’s…

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Why Aldar’s Sukuk Strategy Matters for Abu Dhabi’s Green Finance Push

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Abu Dhabi has taken another decisive step in cementing its role as a global innovation leader, with Aldar Investment Properties raising $290 million via sukuk taps, cementing its reputation as a frontrunner in ESG debt issuance. This strategic issuance reopens the company’s existing $500 million Green Trust Certificates (GTCs) maturing in 2034 and 2035. With…

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Why SPPC’s 43GW Renewable Pipeline Is a Game-Changer for Vision 2030

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Global developers are being invited to the table as Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) opens the RFQ for Round Seven of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious National Renewable Energy Programme. This initiative targets a remarkable 5,300 MW of renewable capacity, blending cutting-edge solar PV and wind technologies. As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 ambitions, this RFQ…

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