AGRICULTURE-

Morocco has launched the first phase of the Oudiyat Tious hydro-agricultural development project in Boujdour, Morocco World News reports. The MAD 121 mn (USD 11.8 mn) project will irrigate 2.5 sq km of land, optimize water use, and create an added agricultural value of MAD 22 mn. It also aims to enhance the forage self-sufficiency of the agricultural cooperative to 70%. Morocco announced last year that it was investing USD 7.1 bn in upgrading its infrastructure and agriculture.

DECARBONIZATION-

OQ signs charter to advance net zero ambitions: OQ has signed the Sohar Net Zero Alliance charter in collaboration with companies operating in the port to accelerate the sultanate's transition to carbon neutrality, the company said. The charter aims to advance efforts in using renewables and green hydrogen, and establishing an offshore carbon capture and sequestration (CCUS) facility and services at the port according to a statement.

Toward greener Oman ports: Oman's Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and FreeZones (Opaz) has signed seven MoUs last month to support various green energy projects in Oman's port city Duqm.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-

• Emirates rolls out SAF-powered flights: Emirates' first flight powered by a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend took off from the Dubai International Airport for Sydney on 24 October. The SAF was provided by Shell Aviation as part of a supply agreement signed last month. (The National)
• Sonelgaz and TotalEnergies talk renewables: Sonelgaz and TotalEnergies discussed cooperation in renewable energy and energy storage. (Statement)
• The UAE backs sustainable mobility: The UAE’s Energy and Infrastructure Ministry has signed an MoU Emirati real estate company Aldar Properties to install EV charging stations. (Statement)