The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) launched the third phase of Sharjah Sustainable City, Zawya reported on Monday. The residential development features water and energy-saving appliances and rooftop solar panels among other measures to reduce carbon footprint. Homes are built around a “green spine” that supports vertical farming, reusing water for irrigation, as well as a waste-to-energy plant.

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• Egypt is looking to partner with Siemens to upgrade its renewable energy infrastructure and work on green energy projects, according to a presidency statement on Sunday, following a meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and chair of Siemens’ supervisory board Joe Kaiser.