Universities are ‘late to act’ on climate change, says KAUST president

Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative Forum in Riyadh, Tony F. Chan said the business of running universities has changed in many ways in recent years as he talked up KAUST’s achievements.
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Updated 29 October 2021
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Universities are ‘late to act’ on climate change, says KAUST president

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has raised $10 million to invest in technology to make plants grow with seawater, the institution’s president confirmed as he called on educational establishments to do more to tackle climate change.

Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum in Riyadh, Tony F. Chan said the business of running universities has changed in many ways in recent years as he talked up KAUST’s achievements.

He said that working with FII, KAUST scientists have developed technologies to grow agricultural produce with sea water, and its spin off on the Red Sea farm has acquired $10 million in investment.


DP World announces new leadership appointments

Updated 13 February 2026
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DP World announces new leadership appointments

DUBAI: DP World announced the appointment of Essa Kazim as Chairman of its Board of Directors and the appointment of Yuvraj Narayan as Group Chief Executive Officer.

Essa Kazim currently serves as Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre and Chairman of Borse Dubai. He brings extensive experience in financial and economic affairs, having previously held senior leadership positions in several national institutions.

Yuvraj Narayan has extensive professional experience in financial management, corporate finance, supply chains, and global trade. Since joining DP World in 2004, he has led a number of strategic and transformational initiatives that supported the company’s expansion across international markets and strengthened its role as an integrated global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions.

Narayan has served as Group Chief Financial Officer since 2005, contributing to the company’s financial resilience and operational efficiency.

DP World affirmed that the new appointments support its strategy for sustainable growth and reinforce its role in strengthening global supply chains and supporting Dubai’s position as a leading hub for trade and logistics.