IFRS S1 and S2 in Qatar: The ISSB Standards Reach the Gulf
IFRS S1 and S2 are mandatory in Qatar from FY2026 for Main Market listed companies, banks, insurers and QFC firms. What the standards require and how to prepare.
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Analysis on UAE and GCC ESG, climate risk, and assurance.
Practitioner perspectives on regulatory developments, methodology questions, and the issues we see most often in client work, written by senior team members actively delivering engagements across the Gulf.
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ESG in Qatar: QSE Guidance, QFMA Governance, and What Listed Companies Should Do
How ESG reporting works in Qatar: the QFMA mandate for IFRS S1 and S2 on the Main Market, the voluntary QSE guidance, QCB and QFC rules, and what listed companies should do.
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The UAE National MRV System and IEQT: How to Actually Report Your Emissions
MOCCAE's Integrated Emissions Quantification Tool at mrv.ae is the federal platform for UAE emissions reporting. How registration works, what the tool does, and how to prepare.
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Federal Decree-Law 11 of 2024: The UAE Climate Change Law and Your MRV Obligations
The UAE Climate Change Law applies to every entity that emits, free zones included. What Article 6 requires, when MRV duties trigger, and the penalty for getting it wrong.
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Cabinet Resolution 67 of 2024: The UAE's National Carbon Register Explained
Who must register with the UAE's National Register for Carbon Credits, by when, and what the AED 2 million penalties cover, a primary-source guide for GCC institutions.
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MARSDNA: Transforming Abu Dhabi’s Maritime Industry Through ESG Innovation
Introduction: A New Era in Maritime SustainabilityIn an era where Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) integration is reshaping industries, the maritime sector is…
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When Economy Class has more Class
Why Does Business Class travel Have Higher Emissions?Flying business class has a significantly higher carbon footprint than economy class, primarily due to:1️⃣ More Space Per…
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Pearl Building Rating System: what a PQP does on a building project
The Pearl Building Rating System explained: what PBRS assesses on a building project in Abu Dhabi, how Pearl ratings are awarded, and the role of the Pearl Qualified Professional.
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Pearl Community Rating System: PQP responsibilities and project stages
The Pearl Community Rating System explained: what PCRS assesses at master-plan scale, its credit categories, and how it differs from PBRS and PVRS.
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Pearl Villa Rating System: PQP requirements for villa projects
The Pearl Villa Rating System explained: what PVRS requires of villa projects in Abu Dhabi, its credit categories, and how it compares with PBRS.