Interview with Managing Director of Tetra Pak Arabia

Niels Hougaard, Managing Director, Tetra Pak Arabia

Interview with Founder & CEO of Polygreen Group of Companies

Athanasios Polychronopoulos, Founder and CEO of Polygreen

NorthLadder Appoints Aly Al-Helaly as Managing Director of its Saudi Operations

NorthLadder, UAE’s innovative selling platofrm for electronics, appoints Aly Al-Helaly as Managing Director of Saudi operations as it scales up its Saudi team prior to launch

Spinneys Opens First Sustainable Concept Store in Dubai

27,000 sq ft branch encourages more sustainable living

GreenFootprint.ae – Making Sustainability Accessible To All

Interview with Jelena Lefavrais, Sustainability Consultant and Founder of GreenFootprint.ae

Zurich in the Middle East & Emirates Environmental Join Forces to Support UAE’s Sustainable Goals

Zurich x EEG Clean-up Drive

Polypipe Middle East Launches a New Noise Reducing Drainage System

Terrain Q is introduced into the Middle East under leading drainage brand Terrain

TRSDC to Deliver Saudi’s First Underwater Excavation on Red Sea Coast

Agreement with Museums Commission will ensure items of interest can be safely preserved and enjoyed by all

Global Grad Show Interview

Tadeu Baldani Caravieri – Director of the Global Grad Show

TRSDC Recognised as Real Estate Industry Leader in Sustainability Assessment

Flagship tourism project scores high marks across the board in its 2021 assessment by GRESB, the global ESG-benchmark organisation

TRSDC Finalises Contract for 100% Renewable Utilities

Deal with ACWA Power ensures The Red Sea Project will be the world’s largest tourism destination powered solely by renewable energy

baraka Uncovers Why Investing in Sustainable Entities is the Future

Panel session highlighting the importance of impact investing at the DIFC Innovation Hub

Virgin Mobile UAE Urges Collaborative Approach to Climate Change

Virgin Mobile, the UAE’s first fully digital mobile brand, launches new digital carbon offsetting app feature and will match all customer contributions

Cross-collaboration Key to a Sustainable Future

3M MEA and AmCham Dubai held exclusive sustainability event at Expo 2020 Dubai pushing for sustainable change

13th Annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey: Climate Change

Arab youth back climate action with over half saying they will boycott brands that damage the environment

TRSDC Partners with Red Sea Farms to Develop Sustainable Food Supply

Red Sea Farms will build and operate an indoor farm, growing crops to sustainably feed guests and residents at The Red Sea Project

L’Oréal for the Future

Alexandra Palt, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at L’Oréal

DHL Launches first-of-its-kind Mobile Innovation Center

The Mobile Middle East and Africa (MEA) Innovation Center will spearhead the development of logistics innovation in the MEA region, with a focus on trends in IoT and Data Analytics

JinkoSolar Achieves Major Technical Breakthrough

JinkoSolar’s High-efficiency N-Type Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Sets New World Record with Highest Conversion Efficiency of 25.4%

Mai Dubai Educates the Youth on Environmental Sustainability

Leading bottled water renews support to Simply Bottles recycling initiative for two consecutive years

AkzoNobel Receives SBTi Approval for Carbon Reduction Targets

AkzoNobel records sustained reduction in energy and waste to reduction of carbon footprint

TRSDC Partners with Blue Planet Ecosystems for Sustainable Fish Pilot Scheme

Solution proposed will produce sustainable seafood and algae in a desert environment in regional first

Procter & Gamble Announces the Continuation of the Forests for Good Initiative

Procter&Gamble announce 26 additional UAE forestation programs in Carrefour partnership #ForestsForGood

Virgin Mobile MEA Achieves Net-Zero Carbon Emissions

Erik Dudman Neilsen, Founder & Group CEO of Virgin Mobile MEA

Herman Miller Increases Use of Ocean-bound Plastic with Aeron Chair

The Aeron Chair Portfolio, including new colorway Onyx Ultra Matte, and other product and packaging solutions will incorporate mismanaged plastic waste found near waterways, as part of the company’s commitment to use 50% recycled content in all materials by 2030.

TRSDC Awards Facilities Management Contract for TRSP’s Coastal Village

El Seif Group to manage civic and business facilities at the Coastal Village set to house 14,000 employees

TRSDC and KAUST Sign Landmark Master Research Agreement

Partnership cements framework to conduct future research that will preserve and enhance the project area’s environment

Ariel PODS Launches Mind, Pody & Soul at Alserkal Avenue

Ariel PODS is launching a completely free holistic wellbeing experience from Wednesday 16th June to Saturday 19th June.

Interview with JinkoSolar’s General Manager for MENA

Interview with Robin Li, General Manager for MENA – JinkoSolar

TRSDC Publishes Inaugural Sustainability Report

The report demonstrates the integration of sustainability across all areas of The Red Sea Project and outlines future plans

Saudi’s First Desalination Plant Using Clean Energy

GE wins deal to build turnkey substation for first desalination plant using clean energy in Saudi

TRSDC Awards Contract For Shurayrah Bridge

Shurayrah bridge will act as a gateway between the mainland and the luxury tourism destination’s picturesque archipelago

Solar Energy Startup PAWAME Announces USD 2.5mil Funding

UAE-Based Solar Energy Startup Pawame Secures Another USD 2.5mil and Launches USD 5mil Series A for Expansion in Africa

JinkoSolar Reaches Record-breaking New High Efficiency

JinkoSolar Large-Area N-Type Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cell Reaches Record-breaking New High Efficiency of 25.25%

The Red Sea Development Company Announces Exceptional Results in ESG Assessment

Flagship tourism project achieves top marks following assessment by GRESB, the global ESG-benchmark organisation

Bee’ah and Chinook Sciences Announces Region’s First Waste-to-Hydrogen Project

The project is part of Bee’ah’s renewable energy strategy following the 2021 completion of its waste-to-energy facility

Noor Abu Dhabi Trains UAE Students To Become Solar Professionals

World’s largest single-site solar project signs MoU with Abu Dhabi University

MESIA Solar Awards’ 9th Edition

The Middle East Solar Awards 2021, the industry's premier awards ceremony, now in it's ninth edition, will be recognizing and celebrating exceptional talent and achievements in the MENA solar market.

The Noodle House Electrifies Delivery Fleet

Sarood Hospitality’s homegrown legacy brand introduces new fleet of electric bikes in the latest expansion to sustainability commitment

ekar Integrates with CarPro to Tech-Enable 500,000 Rental Cars

The partnership enables hundreds of car rental companies in over 40 countries to digitally rent their fleet using ekar Mobility OS.

The Middle East Set to Become a Market Leader in Renewable and Clean Energy

Renewable and clean energy will account for 34% of total power sector investments across the MENA region in the next five years, according to research revealed by Middle East Energy

The Red Sea Development Company Secures Riyal-Denominated Green Finance Credit Facility

The Red Sea Project achieves Green Financing accreditation thanks to standard setting approach to regenerative tourism

IWC Schaffhausen Launches Paper-Based Watch Straps

IWC Schaffhausen has unveiled new TimberTex straps, made from a low-impact paper-based material

Academia and Industry Join Forces to Diversify Fuel Sources

RIT Dubai and Jubail Pearl collaborate to generate green energy from palm tree waste

JinkoSolar’s Brand New Product to Lead Distribution Market

Tiger Pro 54P high-efficiency module has become the best choice in today's distribution market.

iMile Launches in Egypt

The logistics service has operations in Cairo and Suez

Vertical Farming Partnership Enters The UAE Market

IGS enters UAE market, signing a deal with Madar Farms to enhance food security in the GCC region

JinkoSolar ESS – Efficient, Safe and Flexible Energy Storage System

JinkoSolar announced the completion of an order for its Energy Storage System with one of the largest distributors in Africa.

Mohammad Bin Rashid Solar Park Phase 3 Inauguration

Exclusive interview with H.E Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, DEWA

Farnek’s Vertical Rooftop Garden Comes to Life

UAE-based FM company Farnek, can now grow over 3,000 edible plants for staff at new accommodation centre, after Dutch specialist installs 200sqm rooftop ‘shade house’ & nursery

UPS’s Electric Quadricycle “eQuad”

Official Logistics Partner of EXPO 2020's eQuad Arrives In Time

Supply Chains Share Lessons Learned From UAE-led Global COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Vaccine Logistics Alliance and Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium plan for potential 20 billion global vaccine deliveries by year-end

Earth Hour 2021

Energy Efficiency Will Decide Whether We Meet Our Global Climate Targets!

SWS Industries Is Now Using Solar Energy At Their Facility

A solar PV rooftop installed by Total Solar Distributed Generation in Dubai, UAE

The Red Sea Development Company and SOURCE Global Set New Standards

The Red Sea Development Company becomes the first destination in the world to serve bottled water sourced from the sky

Material Shortage to Increase Module Prices in 2021

The module makers cannot bear the cost pressure which is transmitted from the upstream sector as material shortages continues to ascend

Expo 2020’s Sustainability Pavilion

Expo 2020’s Sustainability Pavilion inspires tens of thousands of visitors to take steps towards a cleaner, safer, healthier planet

Building a More Dignified and Just World

Building a more dignified, just world: Expo and the UN unite change-makers to galvanise action on the Sustainable Development Goals

Mobility in the Middle East – Net Zero Carbon Future

Hypermotion Dubai 2021 webinar explores on-demand mobility and rise of popularity of multi-modal transport options

The RE-NEW Water Challenge

Xylem Watermark and Water Alliance Launch Initiative Inviting UAE Students to Help Solve the Global Water Crisis

L’Oréal’s Vision of the Beauty of the Future

Transparency, Safety and Green Sciences:
L'Oréal shares its vision of the beauty of the future.

JinkoSolar – Top Brand PV in MENA 2021

JinkoSolar is delighted to announce that it has been awarded as Top Brand PV in MENA 2021 by EUPD Research.

Construction Industry: Modular, Greener, and Digital

Modular, greener, digital: AMANA reveals 2021 outlook for the regional construction industry

Contec Global ties-up with Maithri Aquatech bringing Sustainable Solutions

Contec Global in US$200 million tie-up with Maithri Aquatech to bring sustainable ‘air-to-water’ solutions to the Middle East

JinkoSolar Secures Supply of Solar Glass

JinkoSolar secures a 3-year supply of solar glass from the Flat Glass Group for the production of 59GW high-efficiency solar modules

Expo Talks: Food, Agriculture and Livelihoods

Feeding a growing global population while minimizing our environmental impact was the focus of Expo 2020 Dubai’s latest virtual thematic programme

Treat Yourself Well with Waitrose this Year

Start the year right with a healthier approach to food. Whether opting for meat-free Mondays, or you’re keen to try a plant-based diet.

Expo Probes Humanity’s Need to Connect, Explore and Discover

Probing humanity’s need to connect, explore and discover in a changing world, Expo gathers global travel and connectivity experts

Lenovo: Offsetting Tech’s Carbon Footprint Represents the Future of Retail

Explore the increasing expectations from consumers to know more about a purchase’s impact on the environment.

Ariel ME Brings Back Pod Swap Shop

The sustainable clothing activation is happening on 19th and 20th February 2021

20GW Signed Contracts Prove High Reliability of 182mm Modules

According to the industry expectation, by the end of 2021, the production capacity of 182mm modules may exceed 100GW

BCG Finds More UAE Consumers Willing To Go Green

65 % of UAE consumers have reaffirmed their preparedness to incorporate more sustainable actions into their daily lives

HRH Crown Prince Launches Stunning Nature Inspired Designs for Gateway Island

The visionary ‘Coral Bloom’ plan will protect and enhance Shurayrah Island’s pristine natural state

Dwight School Executes Tree Planting Drive Using ‘Breathable Sand’

The school’s students used Dake Rechsand’s Magic Sand product, as part of a program to promote sustainability as a learning experience

Strategy& Explains Returns on Sustainability

Dr. Shihab Elborai and Anthony Yammine speak on how Strategy& helps in quantifying returns on sustainability

Pioneering Ventures becomes Innoterra, Transforming the Global Food Ecosystem

The cloud-based technology provides access to intelligent data and applications on mobile devices, thus helping farmers become more productive and efficient

GCC Corporate And Infrastructure Companies Proceed With Caution Amid Modest Recovery

GDP in the GCC is expected to recover modestly, by about 2% in 2021 on average

TRSDC Secures Unprecedented LEED Platinum Certification

The Red Sea Project has secured the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) highest level of certification

TRSDC named “Developer of the Year” at Big Projects Middle East Awards

The developer also won the Excellence in Health & Employee Safety award at the prestigious regional event

Wild Abu Dhabi: The Turtles of Al Dhafra Documentary to Premiere

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has produced a new feature documentary which will be screened for the first time on January 26th at VOX Cinemas at Yas Mall

Spinneys Launches ‘Power of Plants’ Initiative

In response to the region’s growing appetite for plant-based products

JinkoSolar Wins PV Magazine Award

PV Magazine award is presented to honor technological innovations and groundbreaking solutions in the solar and energy storage industries

EWEC and Tadweer Announce Tender for Waste-to-Energy Power Plant

Project supports UAE Vision 2021 to divert 75 percent of waste away from landfills

Media Accreditation for Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Now Open

The 2021 Festival is spread across three weekends, starting from 29 January and ending on 13 February

IFHC Marks World Education Day With Launch of Game

Dual language ‘Centennial in Review’ follows success of IFHC’s first species conservation game ‘Journey of a Bird’

UAE’s The Storey Group Launches One Billion Trees Initiative

Carbon capture of 250 billion kilograms targeted over next decade of one billion trees planting

ENOC Group Wins ‘Sword of Honour’ Award

The prestigious ‘Sword of Honour’ is for excellence in managing health and safety risks at work

ECI Collaborates With Masdar for UAE’s Renewable Energy

Partnership in line with UAE Energy Strategy 2050 objectives to increase contribution of clean energy in total energy mix and reduce carbon emissions

Life After COVID: Green Recovery

Recycling is a cornerstone of the circular economy, where others see problems, Veolia sees resources and beautiful projects that can materialise from waste.

Expo 2020 City Readiness Committee Resumes Meetings

Meeting of Dubai Police, Civil Defence, Ambulance Services and the RTA reviewed matrix of duties, responsibilities and effectiveness of emergency response

Trina Solar First PV Manufacturer to Obtain Certification

Complying with the industry standards of ISO 14025 and EN 15804, the EPD certification is a safety validation for the sustainable products

EGA and DEWA Make UAE First Country to Produce Aluminium Using Solar Power

EGA will supply solar aluminium to global customers under the new product name CelestiAL

KAFD Receives Renowned LEED Platinum Certification

Most of KAFD’s internal access roads are paved with concrete that has a high Solar Reflective Index (SRI) value

3M to Discuss Role of Gender Equality at ADSW

‘Demonstrating the Importance of Gender Equality in Combating Climate Change’ panel, happening 19 January 2021 at 20:25 GST to discuss this trend

Prince Albert of Monaco to Deliver Keynote Address at ADSW

Global leaders from policy, industry and technology to explore social, economic and technological opportunities for delivering a green recovery

CPLC Conducts Workshop on Carbon Markets at ADSW

CPLC has collaborated with a group of stakeholders in organising seminars, working groups, and debates around the various issues and perspectives of carbon pricing

Tickets for Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 Go on Sale

Highlights include Malala, Elif Shafak, Amin Maalouf, and Lemn Sissay

Global Sukuk Issuance Set To Increase In 2021

Sukuk targeting social needs and the green agenda are likely to remain embryonic, despite opportunities arising from the pandemic and the energy transition

NYUAD Uncovers Genomic Differences of Marine and Freshwater Microalgae

The results may help guide future bio-engineering efforts of local and regional food security interest

Rectifying the Ecological Imbalance in Oman

Sridhar Sharma, General Manager – Schneider Electric, Oman

Youth 4 Sustainability Opens Registrations for Virtual Forum

Hosted by Masdar, Y4S Virtual Forum will see a three-day event for young people to play an active role in leading the green recovery and a sustainable future

Tadweer Environmental Awareness Drive Delivers

Drive carried out according to detailed engagement action plan targeting different segments of society

JinkoSolar Verifies N-type Mono Cell at Record Efficiency

The record-breaking mono-crystalline silicon solar cell was fabricated on a high quality, low defect CZ mono-Si substrate

Secretary General EAD Participates in Israel Environment Conference

Her Excellency formed part of the main speaking panel to discuss Abu Dhabi’s environmental issues and the actions taken to address them

Armstrong Fluid Technology Hosts Virtual Fire Experience

An interactive digital platform will connect the fire safety industry in 2021

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy to support ADSW

The partnership with the DoE will support ADSW’s initiatives and events, which are bringing global leaders together virtually from 18 – 21 January 2021

TRSDC Appoints daa International for International Airport

Red Sea International Airport aims to provide a unique welcome for all visitors underpinned by a seamless and sustainable experience

Summertown Interiors Supports Takeda in Achieving LEED Certification

To achieve Silver certification, environment-friendly strategies for construction waste management were implemented

BBC Earth Announces ‘A Perfect Planet’ with Sir David Attenborough

Five-Part Series Set to Air in MENA Region from Jan 4th

Accelerated Digitalization to Unlock $2.6 Trillion in Oil and Gas

The industry is optimistic that digitalization and sustainability will feature strongly in the region’s agenda

Tackling Embodied Carbon Reduction

Embodied carbon reduction requires a unified approach from industry leaders

Scientists Find Avenue To Attack Coronavirus

The virus’s infamous spike protein binds with a bodily acid that regulates inflammation and immune response.

Majid Al Futtaim Launches Circular Economy Strategy

The Circular Economy strategy addresses key areas of impact and leverages stakeholder relationships for combined sustainable value

Biologists at NYU Create “Atlas” of Gene Expression in Neurons

NYU researchers discover new types of neurons and find that gene expression is more diverse during development

Sustainability Reporting Increases in Top UAE Companies

KPMG’s survey of sustainability reporting covers the top 100 companies by revenue in the UAE

Ma’an’s Fourth Social Incubator Focuses on Environment

10 social start-ups will be selected by Ma’an and receive expertise, funding and mentorship to develop their ideas into fully-fledged social enterprises.

Takeaways From the Covid-19 Experience

The most important word coming out of the Covid experience is 'Resilience'

Breathable Sand Holds Big ROI for Entrepreneurs

Dake Rechsand is inviting interested entrepreneurs to implement a game changing new approach to organic farming in deserts

GE Commits to Carbon Neutral 2030 Goal

GE is targeting the majority of its progress toward the 2030 goal with absolute reductions in their direct emissions and energy use.

Expo 2020 and Dubai Cares hold Virtual Event

The Virtual Knowledge and Learning Week will include topics like digitalizing education, last mile learning, and upskilling Arab youth

Life and Work Contradictions

Niranjan Gidwani, Former CEO of EROS Group explains how to deal with the hard choices that come with Work.

talabat launches its first Cloud Kitchen in UAE

The kitchen works as a delivery-only setup providing restaurants opportunities for growth.

NYUAD Uncovers Mysteries Behind the Light Emission of Fireflies

A female glowworm of the Lampyris beetle, glowing green-yellow light.

Masdar City’s Eco Residences 2 project wins MENA Green Building of the Year

The accolade brings the number of awards won by Masdar City to 51.

Sharp launches new panels for lower LCOE

Two new panels with 120 half-cells for highest yields and elegant roof design

TRSDC Awards Sustainable Transport Contract

Mott MacDonald to deliver plan for ambitious sustainable transport requirements at TRSDC in Saudi Arabia

Axilion Smart Mobility launches MENA HQ

AI-based traffic management company offers solutions to city congestion

Interview with Jessica Préalpato, Ambassador at Expo 2020

Jessica Préalpato, the world's top pastry chef, now an ambassador for the France Pavillion at Expo 2020

Bee’ah with Region’s First Solar Light Show

Bee'ah stunningly celebrates the 49th UAE National Day at its new headquarters

‘Green Recovery’ takes Center Stage at ADSW

The ADSW Summit, hosted by Masdar, bringing together global leaders from policy, sustainability and technology

GEMS Education Pupils’ Fight Against Climate Change

Schools are working in collaboration with local and international partners on a wide array of sustainability practices

Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize 2020

How do we create a waste-free future?

Sustainability-Focused Building for Greater Wellness

Sobha Realty CEO & Managing Director sheds light on the connection between wellness, sustainability, and the built environment

World’s largest battery storage facility to power TRSDC with clean energy 24/7

New luxury regenerative tourism destination will house a 1000MWh facility

Save the Date: Agritecture Xchange

Don’t Miss The Agritecture Xchange Virtual Conference

Fine Steps up Covid-19 Fight with New Product Range

Fine Guard PureHands provides 24 hours of safety and Fine Guard PureSurfaces lasts 21 days

Now is the Time to put Women at the Heart of the Economy

Open letter to G20 Heads of State and Government: Now is the time to put women at the heart of the economy

Tadweer Opens Expanded Used Tire Recycling Facility

Facility articulates Center’s efforts to turn waste into valuable economic resource

EAD and ENGIE Use Drone Technology in Mangrove Rehabilitation Project

The project uses drone technology to help rehabilitate areas of Abu Dhabi’s mangrove habitats

NYUAD Researcher Aids in Solving Cybersickness

WR and AR technologies have grown in popularity as they can immerse users in novel situations and environments by simulating the necessary stimuli

The Wake Up Call

Global pandemic is the alarm call the world needs to prioritise sustainability like never before

Rolls-Royce to Test 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Ground tests with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to demonstrate Rolls-Royce engines can unlock SAF’s potential to reduce emissions

TRSDC set to be Powered with 100% Renewable Energy

The Red Sea Development Company secures multinational investment in its first public-private partnership for environmental utilities package

Global Air Traffic Management Conference is Near!

This year, GATM is breaking all boundaries. Register for your virtual seat today!

Italy Leads the Way in Sustainability at WETEX 2020

The Sustainabilist spoke with five of the Italian exhibitors about their contributions to the UAE's goals

Terrain FUZE Supporting Public Health

A new HDPE solution is introduced into the Middle Eastern market by Polypipe ME

>70% of Unilever MENA Packaging Now Recyclable

Unilever is working with leading regional companies to collect and reuse plastics in packaging

Flare Stars’ Impact on Planetary Atmosphere

Planetary habitability, defined by a planet’s ability to sustain liquid water on its surface, is one of the most important concepts in exoplanet science

The Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo is Back

Held at the Dubai WTC from December 15th - 17th, the Expo will bring the best of global and local F&B, beauty, environment and health products

Direct Trade Coffee

Kim Thompson, Co-Owner & MD at RAW Coffee Company, discusses the ethical sourcing of coffee

Highly Efficient Project makes Progress

CEOs of Siemens Energy and EGA meet to review project progress and discuss future cooperation

Winners Announced: Gulf Sustainability & CSR Awards

Back with Face to Face Events - Winners Celebrated at Gulf Sustainability and CSR Awards 2020

The Ariel Pod Swap Shop Launches At Breakout Dxb

The initiative encourages people to be conscious about their clothing purchasing habits in return for a preloved item and Ariel PODS

Get ready to deposit!

Residents urged to join 24th edition of “The Can Collection Drive”

100% Recycled Plastic Bottles Face Masks

Introducing DGrade’s Reusable Face Mask Made From 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles

Irish companies score big on clean-tech

Irish continue to play an active role in supporting the achievement of the UAE and wider region’s clean technologies ambition for a more sustainable future

Advancing Deep Retrofits in the UAE

Majority say deep retrofit of buildings with 50% energy savings achievable in the UAE

Breaking Down Barriers

Xylem Reduces Barriers to Innovation Through Virtual Participation at WETEX 2020

ITA Takes the Spotlight at WETEX

Italy pushes to exploit green energy opportunities to help economies recover from COVID-19

Transguard Group Launches Self-Service Payment Kiosks

Created for site-based employees of the business solutions provider, “Transguard Pay” kiosks offer a wide variety of top-up services for local and international mobile numbers, data, air fare and more

Hand-washing Heroes

Hand Washing Heroes spread the word that good hygiene and water conservation go hand-in-hand

DEWA Launches online Campaign for World Energy Day

Download the World Energy Day tool-kit to learn more about energy conservation

Bee’ah Operations in KSA have Begun

With a showcase event, Bee'ah demonstrated its superior fleet that will be deployed in Madinah

Priceless Planet Coalition Launched to fight Climate Change

Mastercard joins hands with companies, merchants, banks, cities and consumers to plant 100 million trees worldwide over five years

An alliance to drive global action to protect our natural world

Expo 2020 Dubai, DP World and Zoological Society of London respond to urgent climate and biodiversity challenges across the planet

Tadweer Announces Results of Pest Control Operations in Q3

Operations covered 1,332,515 infested sites across Abu Dhabi Emirate

Al Ain Farms, First UAE Farm to Pledge Commitment to Animal Welfare

Al Ain Farms pledges to ensure the best care for their cows, consciously delivering the freshest and tastiest milk to all UAE customers

The Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders

DEWA supports the UN SDGs to prepare the next generation of sustainability leaders

3D Printing in Emerging Technologies Exhibition

The exhibition brings together government, industry and academia to explore further collaboration opportunities and applications of 3D printing

Home Away from Home

Summertown Interiors completes ‘home away from home’ fit-out for Government of Dubai Media Office

Tristar Awarded by Arabia CSR Network for its Health and Safety Programme

‘Safety at Sea’ initiatives were recognized under the ‘Partnerships and Collaborations’ category

The Museum of the Future

Final Piece of the Facade of the World's Most Innovative Building, Museum of the Future, installed in the Presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Emirates starts on greener road journeys for crew in Dubai

Nearly a third of its dedicated fleet of transport buses for cabin crew in Dubai will now operate on biofuel taking another step forward to reduce emissions.

ENOC Group achieves 97 million kWh power savings

The Group’s savings are in line with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 and Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050

Investing in Clean Future Technologies

In the U.A.E. specifically, Unilever has been at the forefront of reducing its environmental impact via its’ manufacturing operations.

Moro Hub Joins Forces with Smart Dubai

Empowering Government Entities with Seamless Network Access.

Original Style, Responsibly Made

For Fall/Winter 2020, Levi’s® unveils its most sustainable collection yet.

Safety and Precaution for Green Recovery

The road to recovery and preparation for future crisis focuses on safety and precaution marked with sustainability.

Ready to Cook Meal Kits Following Growing Home Cooking Trend

Simple and healthy meal kit concept satisfies consumer demand for flexible and convenient home-cooked options

Virtual WETEX & Dubai Solar Show expand green technologies in the region

The 3D exhibition is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, providing a new experience for exhibitors and visitors from around the world.

DEWA launches awareness campaign to support UN SDGs

Engaging all stakeholders in supporting and implementing the strategies of Dubai and DEWA on social, economic, and environmental sustainability.

Over 120kg of Waste Cleaned Up by Anantara for World Cleanup Day

Renowned for its commitments to sustainable hospitality & sentimental conservation, Anantara helps clear up an entire area of the nearby Sayq Village.

Nespresso Launches New Capsules using 80% Recycled Aluminium

Since 2014, the company has invested over 185 million CHF in its recycling programs globally, with over 100’000 collection points in 53 countries.

UAE’s 20by2020 Initiative Lights Up Remote Community in Egypt

Sustainable lighting solutions to enhance community infrastructure – bringing a range of social, economic, and environmental benefits

13th Arabia CSR Awards honour region’s sustainability leaders

2020 edition highlights the value-add of corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives during COVID-19.

InSinkErator launches unique e-learning platform

The platform aims to engage customers with InSinkErator products and encourages training of trade partners and industry professionals.

Invesco’s Strategy Helps Manage Climate Risk

Awareness and importance of sustainability integration in investment processes rising across investors globally.

EAD Rehabilitates Local Samar Blossoms

In a bid to increase green spaces and combat desertification, the project provides environmental and economic benefits with increased green vegetation cover.

EAD and The National Aquarium Rehabilitate Rescued Animals

The region’s largest Rehabilitation Facility will help and treat hundreds of animals annually while reinforcing its commitment to protecting the natural local heritage

Lenovo Announces Ambitious Scientific Targets

Setting new goals to limit climate change beyond industry standards.

Webinar: Carbon Pricing in the EU and GCC

The Link Between Spirituality and Good Business Practices

What is spirituality in business? As a rule, if the two are spoken about together, such people are likely to be seriously misunderstood.

Leaders of Marine Solutions

Ecocoast acquires Bolina to provide unprecedented access to marine solutions globally

Ministry of Climate Change & Environment, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park Establish Environmental Collaboration

A strategic partnership that aims to initiate collaboration and exchange of expertise in environment, climate change, and related fields.

Young UAE Environmentalists Honoured by Bee’ah

Bee’ah School of Environment, an environment education initiative led by region's sustainability pioneer, Bee’ah, celebrates most promising environmentalists

Emirates Steel a Key Partner for the UAE’s Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme

Emirates Steel proudly announces its contribution to the national achievement of constructing the first peaceful nuclear plant in the Arab World.

DEWA receives registration requests for WETEX and DSS 2020

The two exhibitions are organised virtually for the 1st time in MENA with a focus on water, energy, sustainability, and innovation

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment Inaugurates National Air Quality Platform

A nationwide air quality network, mapping air pollution levels using information received from 31 monitoring stations across the UAE.

Kent College Dubai goes Solar with SirajPower

1.3 MWp solar power plant installed making it the largest in scale in Dubai’s education sector

Tadweer Opens Phase Two of Solar Power Plant at Al Dhafra C&D Waste Recycling Facility

Al Dhafra C&D Waste Recycling Facility first of its kind in world to be 90% solar-powered

What’s NÜ?

NÜWATER, a UAE-based initiative, brings to the market – mineral and nutrient-packed water from the freshest springs in the world.

A decade of innovation and discovery within the natural world

Researchers at NYUAD investigate the future of our planet taking a multidisciplinary approach to solving some of humanity's greatest challenges.

ADFD-Funded $15 Million Solar Plant Gets Capacity Boost to 15MW

Project helps Cuba to move a step further in its goal of producing 24 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030

Smart4Power integrates with ENGIE Solutions, strengthening energy saving offerings in the Middle East

ENGIE leading the transition towards a carbon-neutral world in the Middle East through the merging of two solid portfolios of energy solutions.

Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity Announces Winners of the $1 Million Global Maker Challenge

Winners were announced at the Virtual Award Ceremony that brought together more than 6,800 social impact enthusiasts during the #Make4ProsperityWeek

BCG to Achieve Net-Zero Climate Impact by 2030

BCG will take decisive action to reduce its emissions and is announcing a market-leading commitment to remove its remaining footprint

Coral Reef of the Arabian Gulf

Bottle it Up: Go Plastic-Free with Sprudel Dispensers

Sprudel hopes to help save the planet, one single-use plastic water bottle at a time by educating the UAE’s population about the dangers of single-use plastic

24 Winners Selected for Spinneys F&B Incubator Programme

First of its kind initiative supports UAE’s National Food Security Strategy to grow local food production

Breathable ‘Magic’ Sand for Ending UAE’s Food & Water Deficit

Dake Rechsands’ breakthrough sand technology can harvest & store rainwater to create a new water source for the region as well as transform deserts into lush tropical forests and organic farms

Sustainable Building Post COVID-19

As many businesses are reopening and children are sent back to school, increasing attention has been paid to the impact of COVID-19.

Expo 2020 and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Tackle the World’s Biggest Challenges

Expo 2020 and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation team up to support grassroots innovations tackling the world’s biggest challenges

Emirati Women’s Day 2020

Sustainable Packaging in the UAE E-Commerce Industry

Intersectional Environment Is The Future

Unlearning, Relearning and Expanding

Sustainability and Social Impact – Do you have what it takes?

International Business Excellence Awards 2020 recognise the best in these two categories

Farnek Launches State-of-the-Art Remote Energy Audit System

New remote building energy audit system to promote cost savings and enhance building energy performance by utilising energy saving best practice

Dubai Outsource City Completes Solar PV Carports in Partnership with ENOVA

More than 7,000 panels have been installed across Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Outsource City, and the projects are set to offset 3,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year

ENOC Group Recognised at the Clean Energy Ministerial for Sustainable Energy Resource Management

JinkoSolar Most “Bankable” PV Manufacturer

JinkoSolar Ranked as Top Solar Brand used in Debt Financed Projects and Most “Bankable” PV Manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy Finance

8 Tips for a Healthy Lunch Box from Waitrose

Propelling the UAE’s Agricultural Development

UAE’s newest vertical farm, Smart Acres, successfully launches, introducing a sustainable production of green, clean, and locally-sourced crops in the UAE

Futurism Forum is Announce Its International Online Conference

Fifth Expo 2020 International Participants Meeting

Expo 2020 and participating countries show strong progress and commitment to shared goals

1 in 3 Are Buying More Locally Sourced Products

Survey conducted by YouGov on over 1000 UAE residents revealed that 62% of the respondents in the UAE have experienced a significant or complete change in their lives during the pandemic

Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme Marks its 25th Year with a New Milestone

76 falcons are released in Republic of Uzbekistan during the pandemic, with the programme’s total releases crossing the 2,000-mark since its launch in 1995

Reliable Connectivity for Humanitarian Response Teams

IEC Telecom & Thuraya empower critical humanitarian operations with high bandwidth via a portable Rapid Deployment Kit

Building Green Resilience Beyond The Crisis

Expo 2020 Dubai unveils new round of social entrepreneurs helping communities around the world

23 new Global Innovators selected from 4,000-plus applicants across 170 countries

Latest COVID-19 Response Report On Saudi Arabia Highlights E-Commerce Expansion

Conceptual Design Thinking: The Development Process in Sustainable Fashion

Fashion is a global industry worth 2.4 trillion dollars employing millions of people and said to be

Five Reasons to Use Mobile Payments

Financing the Sustainable Recovery

EU recovery plan could spur greater global green bond issuance

Launching UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow

The Annual Investment Meeting is All Set to Launch the UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow on 17th and 20th September, 2020

DEWA installs two Green Charger stations at Expo Dubai

DEWA is also installing 15 more stations at the Opportunity, Sustainability and Mobility pavilions

Lucid Air Sets a New Standard for Electric Vehicles

Independent verification of the industry-leading range highlights Lucid Motors’ in-house engineering of advanced EV drivetrains, battery packs, and more

Arab Youth Concur on Three Priorities as Cornerstones of Development

Arab Youth Center’s ‘Arab Youth Priorities’ Study Surveys 7,000 young people in 21 Arab countries in 15 to 34 age group

I Quit Plastic

Sprudel, the planet-friendly water company has launched the “I Quit Plastic'' movement on instagram to raise awareness about plastic pollution

Bee’ah Expands into Saudi Arabia Winning 3 New Contracts in Madinah

Bee’ah’s mission complements objectives of Saudi Arabia’s sustainable development goals

Dubai Municipality visits Moro Hub

The visit aimed to discuss the opportunities of the joint cooperation between the DEWA and the Data Hub Integrated Solutions

d3 Launches Architecture Festival 2020

Dubai Design District Launches d3 Architecture Festival 2020 in Partnership with RIBA Gulf Chapter

The Green Tile

Seramic Materials is brining the circular economy framework to the GCC and rest of the world with its recycled tiles

Cathay Pacific to Half Single-Use Plastic Footprint by 2022

The Cathay Pacific Group released its Sustainable Development Report, providing a comprehensive overview of the Group's environmental, social and governance approaches

Saving Time through Digitalisation

Countless Abu Dhabi citizens and residents saving valuable time through digital transformation

MBRSC Releases 0.7 Meter Satellite Image “Mosaic” captured by KhalifaSat

Tadweer Joins International Solid Waste Management Association

Tadweer’s affiliation to ISWA to help exchange knowledge and expertise with over 40,000 specialists from 110 countries

One Step Closer to the 2050 Renewable Energy Strategy

The Dubai DryDocks Junior Staff Accommodation retrofit project will yield an annual saving of AED 600,000 for 3 years through its key sustainable measures

The UAE’s Journey to Sustainably

UAE Journey to Sustainably

 

The road ahead beckons us to usher in a harmonious sustainable s

ADDC Expands ‘Green Corner’ Initiative to Attract More Customers to Energy-Efficient Products

ADDC’s demand-side management program, Tarsheed, to expand its ‘Green Corner’ initiative in additional Lulu Hypermarket stores

Profit, People and the Planet

Energy management systems are vital to ensuring sustainable development of communities across the globe

JAFZA sets New Benchmark with ‘Collaboration for Safe and Sustainable Growth’ Webinar

Frequent Screenings, Effective Measures, Aligned Policies and International Standards Were Endorsed at the Webinar

Paperless Efficiency

DEWA’s bank guarantee management process is first to become 100% paperless reducing the time needed to complete it by 80%

For the Gulf to Recover Faster, we Must Go Green

As we prepare and invest for the post-COVID 19 recovery, sustainability needs to be at the forefront of the decision-making

Bee’ah Launches Region’s First Solar Energy Landfill Project

UAE sustainability pioneer, Bee’ah, to give Al Saja’a landfill a new lease of life by creating a 47-hectare solar facility with a capacity of 42 megawatts

A Whoop for Workers’ Wellness

Expo 2020 Dubai uses pioneering wellness wearables to help improve workers’ safety on future major building projects and mega-events

EWEC Announces Partners to Develop the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant

Consortium comprising TAQA, Masdar, EDF and JinkoPower sign Power Purchase Agreement with EWEC, for a 2 GW solar power plant

Xylem supports UAE’s National Climate Change Plan 2050 with sustainability best practices

Xlyem’s Sustainability Report reveals 28.3% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity, against a target of 20% set in 2014

Paint It Green, the Art Campaign for World Mangroves Day

Mangroves 4 Mankind Partners with Bloomingdale’s Dubai for ‘Paint it Green’ to Launch Environmentally Focused Art Collection on World Mangrove Day

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer reviews progress at the hydroelectric power station in Hatta

The project’s work progress has reached 6.5%

UAE Launched its First Mission to Mars

Hope probe lifted off from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre, commencing the UAE's Emirates Mars Mission

Water Resources for Population Growth

Act now to safeguard water in the face of unprecedented global demand from a growing population

Creating Healthier Living Spaces

"As people are increasingly adapting their personal spaces to make living, working, learning and relaxing at home safer and more comfortable, making the link between our homes and our health become more relevant than ever."

Bee’ah Expands Portfolio of Zero-waste Solutions with Launch of Biomass Facility

200 tonnes of cellulous and carbon-based waste processed daily to generate alternative fuels for industries, replacing the need for fossil fuels

The UAE Probe Mission to Mars – The Countdown has Begun

Jafza Records 10.6% Increase In Retail And E-Commerce Business

Adopting Supportive Government Initiatives, Having Modern Infrastructure, and Strengthening Its Evolving Logistics Sector Have Contributed Towards Maintaining Strong Economy in Region

Grocers in E-Commerce

Dubai Trade Reinforces Digitalisation With UAE’s First “E-Delivery Order”

Easy to Access from Anywhere, New System Supports Shipping Agents, Forwarders, and Beneficial Cargo Owners to Keep Trading Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

Youngest Emirati inventor congratulates UAE students at Taqeef’s STEM learning programme finale

iMatter, Taqeef’s CSR initiative focused on STEM learning, concludes its Year 3 programme with 900 pupils from across 7 UAE schools

Interview with James Michael Lafferty, CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding

A new Arabic Teacher for Children

arabee is the EdTech startup making learning Arabic fun and easy for kids

dnata Supports Global Relief Efforts of the International Humanitarian City

Air services provider donates handling equipment for the operations of the humanitarian community

A Mix of Creativity and Sustainability

Two 16-year-old entrepreneurs founded a Dubai-based sustainable clothing line

L’Oréal’s Alexandra Palt on the Group’s 2030 Sustainability Targets

The Sustainabilist spoke with Ms Palt about L'Oréal's past and previous goals

The Pressure is On

As the supply chains of the supermarket industry face great pressure, companies must make their processes more sustainable and future-proof

Sharaf DG Energy And Dubai Healthcare City’s Retrofitting Project Results in 30% More Savings Than Initial Projections

Case Study of Sharaf DG Energy's lighting retrofit project for DHCC

Why Safeguarding Water is Imperative for the Protection of the Natural World

Commentary by Francois Frigaux on the importance of water management for the health of our planet

The Start-Up Made for Parents in the UAE

QiDz, the app that enables families to discover hand-picked fun and educational activities, deals and restaurants

Online Platform opens the way for meditation in Arabic & English

Overcoming the Nurdles

The Sustainabilist caught up with Suparna Mathur to find out more about The Great Nurdles Hunt Initiative

DEWA and HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer win two prestigious governance awards from Cambridge IFA

Memorization to Innovation: Sustainability in Schools

A Student's Discussion on Environmental Education

Future of Fashion: The Circular Theory

The rise of ethical and eco-friendly has led to the circular fashion theory which means that clothe

Circular Economy in the Slums – Dharavi, Mumbai

Dharavi is more than a slum, many say it is a centre of excellence in the manifestation of a circular economy

Ocean Plastic Pollution: An Ongoing Crisis

By: Dr Samar Hamad

The negative impact of plastic pollution on marine environment and wildlife is

L’Oréal unveils its next generation of bold sustainability targets for 2030

L’Oréal is allocating €150 million to address urgent social and environmental issues

Emirates Steel Supports UAE Traders, Endorses Country’s Sustainability Goals through Continuing to Purchase Local Scrap Material for Steel Production

Emirates Steel is committed along with other steel producers to purchase all local scrap according to international prices

ION Partners with University Hospital Sharjah To Provide Sustainable Logistical Solutions

Unlocking the Full Potential of Circular Economy

UAE’s Water Sustainably Efforts Receive a Major Boost from IMKAN

Abu Dhabi-based placemaker partners with SatSure to launch innovative irrigation project

The American School of Dubai’s Leadership in Sustainability

L’Oréal Middle East Launches UAE Solidarity Programme to Support The Nation’s COVID-19 Relief Efforts

AED 4 million of essential and personal care products donated to support the ongoing efforts of NGOs and hospitals

Dubai Design District launches Curated Playlists for Local Musicians only on Apple Music

The move is the latest in a series of initiatives planned by d3 to promote homegrown artists

Dyson Investigates the Effect of Lockdown on Air Pollution

Dyson announces global project using wearable air monitoring technology to investigate air quality changes in cities during and after the COVID-19 lockdown period

World Security Becomes UAE’s First Service Provider to Introduce Smart Helmet for Covid-19 Detection

World Security is the first security services provider in the UAE to adopt and use the revolutionary headgear, designed to make contactless detection of people potentially infected with COVID-19 and more

Molten Salt Receiver Installed at Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park

Let’s Make This Summer Green

DEWA launches annual ‘Let’s Make This Summer Green’ campaign to raise awareness about the sensible use of electricity and water

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert Welcomes a New Addition Baby Luliwa to The Desert Conservation Oasis

The Future of Payments

Julia Schoonenberg's view on the prospects of future payments and means

Excelling Learning Experiences

Tourism Authority of Thailand highlights how travellers can support local businesses amidst travel restrictions

From environmental fashion to sustainable coffee production, supporting independents is key to long-term sustainability of the tourism industry

The Rise of Sustainable Design in times of COVID ’19

Sustainable design thinking and trends within MENA region

The UAE and its Ecological Footprint

Mangroves, The Carbon Sequestration Heroes

Mangrove forests, present along the coastlines, can absorb much more of carbon in their soil compared to other trees

COVID-19: The Upcoming Digital Tsunami in Retail

The boom in the GCC’s retail industry comes with a number of challenges, the newest of which is the pandemic

Adoption of renewable energy sources in response to climate change

Sustainable energy innovation is of critical importance in achieving the global climate targets

Depleting inventories: Learning to Safeguard the Supply Chain

Francesco Antoniola shares his insight on the essentiality of supply chains, especially during a pandemic

An inspiration for all generations

Mustapha Diyaol Haqq, co-founder of the Okuafo Foundation, winner of the Zayed Sustainability Prize Food Category, is using his coding and AI skills to make a difference in he Ghana Code Club

Majid Al Futtaim’s VOX Cinemas and Tesla Host the Region’s First Carbon-neutral Drive-In Cinema Screening for Tesla Cars

All VOX Cinemas’ Drive-in movie screenings are now carbon neutral after partnering with Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence

Sustainable Building Strategies to Enhance Workforce Productivity and Health

Although it is quite challenging to quantify the financial value of healthy buildings, numerous sustainable building strategies have been proven to enhance the indoor environmental quality and positively impact the employees’ performance and health leading to better productivity and increased profits

UPS to Mark World Environment Day by Matching Offsets of Carbon Neutral Shipments in June

Environmental Conservation an Increasing Concern for UAE Residents Ahead of World Environment Day

Rising online searches for recycling, plastic in the ocean and paper alternatives to single-use plastic goods

DHL partners with Tabby to Offer Online Retailers a Simpler Alternative to Cash on Delivery

Put Your Money Where the Sun Shines

A Glimpse into The Future of Car Dealerships

Markus Leithe, INFINITI ME, answered The Sustainabilist’s questions about their new and adapted showroom

Listening to Nature’s Whisper

A conversation with Nature

Spinneys Launches Incubator for Micro F&B Suppliers in UAE

Initiative offers home-grown micro businesses fast-track onto supermarket shelves in a bid to support local food production and stimulate economic growth

Veolia Middle East shares its top tips on how to support World Environment Day and World Oceans Day

The first week of June brings the opportunity for people around the world to reflect on the importance of preserving the environment and oceans.

Transguard Volunteers Sew Masks for their Colleagues

Nearly 50 volunteers have already produced masks for two accommodations

ENGIE Solutions Provides Services to COVID-19 Detection Lab

ENGIE Solutions Provides Bespoke Smart Building Services to Group 42’s High Throughput COVID-19 Detection Lab

This World Environment Day, it’s Time for Nature

MYEARTH is driving innovation by launching a starch-based fully compostable product lineup that is totally organic and soluble in water

Top Tips to Keep your Face Mask Clean

With face masks becoming mandatory across the UAE, it is important to ensure you keep your mask clean, in order to maximize its effectiveness

ACCIONA launches BIONS, a new intelligent cloud-data platform for water management

ACCIONA integrates proprietary Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies capable of detecting and predicting problems in water supply networks in real time

Water Efficiency: Saving Water, Energy, and Money

Water efficiency is an energy efficient and cost-effective way to ensure reliable supply of water for today’s world and sustainable water supply for future generations.

JinkoSolar Launches Tiger Pro 580Wp, the World’s Most Powerful Utility Solar Panel

When Keeping Visitors in the Dark is a Good Thing

Going for a Green Ramadan

Family Eco-Travels in the UAE & Oman

New LitFest Session – Dr. Mohamed Qasem

A New Baseline for a Greater Collective Action

The impact of the COVID-19 on our Environment and Climate Change

Tadweer Steps Up Efforts to Ensure Safe Environment for Abu Dhabi Residents During Ramadan

Center collects 46.67 tons of waste during first half of holy month

AI-Designed Customised Face Masks: The Sustainable Solution to The Pandemic Years

Face masks are here to stay. But they need to answer the long-term needs of the public and the environment, and the technologies being used by Citizen Science can offer the answers

6 Questions for the Company Providing the Ingredient That Makes Working From Home Possible

The new normal: How Brands are Acclimatizing E-Commerce to Meet Changing Needs

Smart Acres Vertical Farming Company Set To Launch in UAE This 2020

Introducing a Sustainable Production of Green, Clean, and Locally-Sourced Crops in the UAE

IGS announces referral partnership with IREP in Middle East

Agritech business gains greater presence in Middle Eastern markets

Addressing Mental Health in the Post-Coronavirus World Vital, Experts on Dubai Science Park Webinar Say

Emotional wellbeing of employees crucial for life after COVID-19

Algaia Accelerates Growth with New Product Lines

Algaia, S.A. announces completion of a €2.2m investment round to continue fueling its double-digit growth

INFINITI Middle East Launches the Showroom of the Future

The INFINITI Configurator brings the dealership to car buyers, with new digital experience, wherever they are

UAE Mission and IRENA to co-host inaugural “Renewables Talks” to address industry’s greatest challenges

Quarterly meetings announced by UAE Mission at IRENA Assembly in January 2020 kick-off with virtual webinar on 13 May 2020

Crimson Education’s Online High School Opens Pre-Enrolment Across GCC

Leading global EdTech, Crimson Education roll out Crimson Global Academy to the region faster in the wake of COVID-19

This Too Shall Pass

Living Walls

Thirsty landscapes of the UAE have changed peoples’ lives in a way many thought impossible.

MBRSC Vows Analytical Studies for Scientific Community and Government Entities

The scientific platform provides in-depth scientific analytical reports of the environment for government entities

Three Consumer Habits for Making a Meaningful Change in the Covid-19 World

By Dr. Mari Luomi

Eco-Friendly Eid Gift Box

The Evolution and the Future of Corporate Social Responsibility in a Post Covid-19 World

As we contemplate what the ‘new normal’ means for individuals, governments and societies, it seems a timely moment to reflect on the role and scope of ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR). In the wake of Covid-19, we look back at the evolution of CSR and ask what it could mean in a post-pandemic world?

Sustainability Begins in the Classroom!

Building Sustainable Mindsets, Competencies, and Value-Orientations

Is It Affordable to Build Green?

Green building is often perceived as an unaffordable building practice option owing to the misconceptions surrounding the actual cost of green buildings compared to their conventional counterparts. By: Dr Samar Hamad

Citizen Science forms to produce medical equipment for COVID-19 frontliners and patients

20 UAE-based scientists, researchers, engineers assembled to meet urgent global need for more healthcare equipment, supplies and sterilisation procedures

Dubai Science Park Firms Boost UAE Response to COVID-19

Healthcare, biotech companies working non-stop to beat the virus

E-Gifting is on the Rise

35% Rise in Demand of eGift Cards in UAE Among Consumers and Corporates During COVID-19 and the Holy Month of Ramadan

Celebrating Everyday Heroism: CAFU launches ‘Community Champions’ Initiative and Gives Away Free Fuel

A newly campaign by Dubai-born tech startup is looking for local community champions to give away free fuel as part of its ongoing drive to fight COVID-19

Green recovery business opportunities in the UAE – seven ideas

The UAE already has a roadmap in place for a green economy. How could it support post-Covid-19 recovery, and what business opportunities could a green and just transition offer? This article puts forward seven suggestions.

Green Beauty: Beautyworld Middle East highlights natural growth and demand for organic cosmetics in the region

Middle East sees growing preference for ethically sourced and sustainable beauty products

20by2020 by the Zayed Sustainability Prize

Interview: Matthew Tribe, Executive Director at CallisonRTKL (CRTKL)

Bee’ah Launches Disinfection Pods for Businesses to Optimise Safety

The pods can be utilised at entrances of buildings, facilities or complexes to eradicate harmful viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms found on people

ACCIONA WILL BUILD ITS FOURTH DESALINATION PLANT IN SAUDI ARABIA

It will be one of the largest in the country, with a capacity of 600,000 m³ per day to serve a population of three million

AdColony Unveils Mobile Behavior Survey Findings in MENA During the Holy Month of Ramadan

Mobile Behavior Survey Findings in MENA during Ramadan

Egypt builds the world’s biggest agricultural drainage treatment, recycling and reuse plant

H.E President AbdelFattah El Sisi inaugurates Al Mahsamma plant

startAD reveals winners of its Youth Entrepreneurship Program during virtual showcase event

SolarGridX, a platform allowing individuals to own and earn ROI through solar panels, won first place

Measuring Success

‘Earth Day is a symbol of cooperation among all segments of the community towards the common objective of preserving the environment’

Statement by H.E. Mohamed Bin Jarsh Al Falasi, Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE)

Veolia is Fully Mobilised

In the UAE, Veolia is fully mobilised to maintain essential daily services in all circumstances for communities and industries

A Message from Tristar Group CEO, Mr. Eugene Mayne on Earth Day

Connected cars to make up 37% of Middle East’s automotive population by 2023, says Aranca forecast

Automechanika Dubai to highlight new business opportunities as regional automotive aftermarket transforms

Abu Dhabi and India Collaborate to Save the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican From Extinction

International Fund for Houbara Conservation’s expertise will be a crucial element in Wildlife Institute of India efforts to preserve endangered species

Adoption of renewable energy sources in response to climate change

Are you Seizing all the Digital Opportunities in your Oil and Gas Downstream Operations to Improve Profits?

Here is One Good Thing

Going “Green” Roofs

Green roofs are popular green design features that can be incorporated into the design of highly dense urban centres to enhance the sustainability and energy performance of buildings without disrupting the existing architecture. Dr. Samar Hamad

The Future of Fashion is Sustainability

COVID-19: A precursor to a greater pandemic

Opportunity for Governments to Tackle Environmental Issues

AdColony Reveals What Consumers in the Middle East Expect From Brands During COVID-19

EARTH: I NEED A BREAK

Firstly, and to get it strictly out of the way, no this piece is not meant to seek the silver lining

Net-Zero Cities: Goals and Solutions

The rapid increase in global temperature is an urgent matter that needs to be address hastily

Access the Top Panel sessions from EAFOL

Trina Solar Vertex modules take Middle East solar market into the era of 500W+ output

Clothing Items’ Stories Get RETOLD

Idiosyncratic Modular Bags – Sustainability Really is the New Fashion

During Earth Hour 2020, Dubai is in the Spotlight

Majid Al Futtaim Reskills and Redeploys More Than 1,000 Employees

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia

BALLY Announces New Mountain Preservation Effort And A Dedicated Peak Outlook Foundation

Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Ali Al Zaabi pays homage to the UAE

Interview: Adam Smith

Interview with Adam Smith, Managing Director of Polypipe Middle East

Ditching Single-Use Plastics

KRUSH Brands is on a mission to disrupt the conventional food industry and guide others to follow suit

Is COVID-19 Good for the Climate?

Coronavirus causing “devastating blow” for the hospitality sector

The spread of infectious diseases is invariably linked to travel. Today, tourism is a colossal global business that accounts for 10.4% of the global GDP and 10% of global employment.

Creating Sustainable, Liveable, and Resilient Communities

Sustainability, liveability, and resilience are separate concepts with different goals; however, they must be interrelated in order to be successfully integrated into the community planning process

Sustainable Fashion – MANGO is setting the standard

Acciona Inaugurates Middle East’s First 3d-Printed Concrete Bus Stop

Say No to Plastic

University of Sussex (UK) student invents award-winning plastic alternative made from organic marine waste

UAE Education Heads in the Path of Sustainability

Mohammad Abdullah, Managing Director of DIAC, discusses the growing commitment to sustainability in educational programs both from students and higher education entities.

Protecting the Credibility of Sustainability-Linked Loans

Carbon Footprint of Water Consumption

Climate change, a prevalent term in today’s age, is a global challenge with far-reaching consequences.

Interview: Mohammed Al Dhahouri

Mohammed Al Dhahouri, founder and owner of Local Roots.

Interview: Founder of Holly Holistic

The Sustainabilist interviewed Holly Aldhebaiei, holistic therapist and founder of Holly Holistic

Extending the UAE’s Expertise Across the Seas

DGrade Launches Official Expo 2020 Dubai T-shirt Collection Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles

Building the Cities of Tomorrow

Upgrades to our urban centres, and the creation of brand-new smart cities, are the key to sustainable growth in the region.

The New Age of Garbage

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Women in Hospitality

Dream Job? Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre is Accepting Applications for the UAE Astronaut Programme

What Does it Take to Remodel Cities? Veolia Has the Answers

The Problem with teaching sustainability in schools.

Flexibility is Key

Brendan Cronin, Head of Management Consulting Middle East, AFRY, will attend Middle East Energy this month. He talked to The Sustainabilist about the renewable landscape in the GCC.

Smart Growth for Smarter Urban Growth

Smart growth promotes developing sustainable urban forms that ensure the environmental health of urban communities, enhance economic vitality, and promote social equity. By: Dr. Samar Hamad

Bringing Sustainable Autonomous Homes to the UAE

Oasis Water now available in Tetra Pak packaging

Agthia Launches Region’s First Plant-Based Water Bottle and Signs Sustainability MoU with Veolia at Gulfood 2020

Voices of Future Generations – Tell us your Story!

Plastic Fantastic

NYUAD course, Plastic Fantastic, teaches students about the use of plastic and its alternatives for maintaining sustainability. Taught by Assistant Professor of Practice Design at NYU Abu Dhabi Felix Hardmood Beck.

Organisations shouldn’t fold on government’s sustainable paper initiatives

Abu Dhabi Distribution Company Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with LuLu International Group

ADDC’s demand-side management program, Tarsheed, to implement its ‘Green Corner’ initiative in Lulu’s stores

Initiative to attract store customers to energy-efficient products

Summertown Interiors, the Leaders among Sustainable Contractors

The Sustainabilist in Conversation with Marcos Bish, Managing Director of Summertown Interiors, a leader among the UAE’s most sustainable contractors, about their visions and progresses made on their sustainability journey.

Collaboration, Innovation and Effort

Etihad ESCO’s CEO Ali Al Jassim shares his thoughts on the environment and the prospects of the UAE’s climate change efforts.

Denmark and the UAE, the Energy Transition

Denmark’s Ambassador to the UAE, Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, talks about Denmark’s achievements and opportunities related to the energy transition and the UAE’s impressive projects and initiatives.

No One Made It Before Like JinkoSolar

Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

#EmiratesLitFest2020

The Red Sea Development Company appoints AlFalah Ready Mix for the provision of low carbon concrete

Contract is one of two to cover the supply requirements of TRSDC’s construction projects in the initial phases of the landmark project.

Saving Energy

Insights from the CEO of Etihad ESCO Ali Al Jassim, on their role in the built environment, their services and vision for the future.

Sustainable Finance – The Why & The What (Part 2)

by Jaison John, Partner, Avia Management

Emirati women are the foundation of tolerance and moderation in UAE society

By HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and MD & CEO of DEWA

Growth in clean solar energy is a productive and constructive race that will benefit future generations

By HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and MD & CEO of DEWA

Only with hydrogen we save our climate and thus our world!

By Heinz J. Sturm, Civil Engineer –Dipl. Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Expert and Technician, Founder & CEO of ICEPS CTC Bonn, Author of the Bonn Climate Project.

Sustainable Finance – The Why & The What (Part 1)

by Jaison John, Partner, Avia Management

Electric drives represent the future of mobility

By Kivanc Arman, Vice President for Automotive Aftermarket, Bosch Middle East, Turkey and Iran.

Dialogue with Lord Browne

Lord Browne of Madingley, Executive Chairman, L1 Energy and Co-Chairman of Wintershall DEA - one of our distinguished speakers - shares his views on BP's ‘Beyond Petroleum’ campaign, the role of IOCs and more.

Mubadala’s Petroleum & Petrochemicals CEO, Musabbeh Al Kaabi

Optimistic about the strategic influence World Energy Congress will play on global energy landscape.

The Importance of EVs

With the world turning their attention to electric vehicles, many questions arise as to the benefits.

WGES to Present Dubai’s Global Achievements in Sustainability

Dubai makes 19% decrease of net carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Acting Today to Meet Skills Gaps in the Future

My role as Chairman of the 24th World Energy Congress Organising Committee is not to provide answers, or to simply shine a light on the issues facing the global energy market today, but to invite the world’s leading authorities to meet and address these issues.

By Dr Matar Al Neyadi, Chairman, 24th World Energy Congress; Undersecretary, UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry

Smart Use of Nuclear Power

With the UAE moving closer to commence operation of its first nuclear power plant next year, the country is all set to embark upon a new journey towards generating clean and sustainable energy for its generations to come.

By David Haboubi, Head of Nuclear, Middle East & Africa – SNC-Lavalin

Jump Aboard the eDumper, the World’s Largest Electric Vehicle

Produced by Kuhn Schweiz AG, the truck is operating in a mountainside quarry in Biel, Switzerland, and is capable of delivering 60 tons of lime and marl.

Credit to CNN.

Sustainable Steps to #BeatAirPollution

By Luc Remont, EVP of International Operations, Schneider Electric.

Follow the money

Why a sustainable business is a successful business.

By Mai Youssef, Corporate Communications & Marketing Services Director, ‎Canon Middle East and Central and North Africa

India’s Energy Challenge

The first stop on the year-long journey around the world for CNN’s new programme, The Global Energy Challenge, dedicated to discover what is realistic in the transition from hydrocarbon to renewable energy.

CNN hears how MENA’s cities are helping protect the planet on Going Green

As part of Going Green, a special week of environmentally-conscious programming on CNN International, the show meets individuals in the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Lebanon to hear how they’re shaping a more sustainable future from the heart of their cities.

Green Jobs and One Economy Pillar: Sustainability

Three pillars do they still make sense?

Evoteq, Announces the Appointment of Jihad Tayara as its new CEO

ACWA Power signs strategic agreements with three Chinese entities during the second Belt and Road Forum

Representatives from ACWA Power and Chinese entities during the second Belt and Road Forum

Smarter City: Intra-Connected Cities Streamlines Wellness

Caspar Herzberg, President of Middle East & Africa Region, Schneider Electric

Creating a Sustainable MICE Sector

Hospitality Industry Should Lead the Way
William Costley, VP Operations Arabian Peninsula and Turkey, Hilton

Abu Dhabi – Creating Opportunities for the Youth

During ADSW 2019, the Y4S Hub included two main elements – Future Skills 2030 and the Climate Innovation Exchange, or CLIX, which provided a holistic experience for students and young professionals to gain a strong understanding of what is needed to thrive in the evolving sustainability and clean-tech sectors

Deconstructing Architectural Thinking

On the occasion of the ‘The Art of Sustainable Architecture’ exhibition organised in partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), Foster + Partners’ David Nelson, Senior Executive Partner, Head of Design and Gerard Evenden, Head of Studio explained how the company’s approach to design and the learnings from developing innovative projects in the UAE

UAE Tourism Leadership Programme Focused on Sustainability in 2019

UNWTO Executive Education initiatives seek to strengthen and develop the capacities and competencies of high-level tourism officials and professionals from UNWTO Member States’ public and private sector and civil society in their key action areas, as well as to share knowledge and tools in a practical and interactive mode.

The Silk Road: Dubai’s Green Gateway to the World

At the beginning of 2019, His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, published the Fifty Year Charter, a pledge containing nine articles that aim to improve the quality of life, develop the community of Dubai, and ensure the future of generations to come

Taking Electric Rides in Dubai

The UAE Government is targeting up to 15 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2020 – and a 20 per cent adoption of EVs within its own fleet. Dubai is planning to spend millions of dirhams on incentives to have 42,000 EVs on its streets by 2030

RAKTDA Showcases New Vision

Ras Al Khaimah’s journey towards being a sustainable tourism destination was formally communicated in January 2016 – when RAKTDA launched Destination 2019, a detailed tourism strategy for the Emirate which was produced after extensive research and analysis.

Dubai Joins the Global Destination Sustainability Index

In 2018, Dubai became the first city in the Middle East to join Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, a group dedicated to highlighting best practices and responsible business-tourism initiatives

We Can All Be Eco-heroes

Colette Barr has decided to follow her passion for environmental protection to launch the Eco-heroes book series and Save Our World, an initiative aiming to raise awareness of environmental issues and empowering people to make a difference through making positive choices to help the planet everyday - starting in the Middle East.

The Greenest Destination in UAE – Al Ain

For hundreds of years, camel trekkers headed to Al Ain for its leafy oasis to drink its freshwater, and now tourists visit the city for its beauty, greenery and sustainable landmarks

Your Tech Curated Visit to the UAE

The direct contribution of the travel and tourism sector to the UAE’s GDP was AED 68.5 billion (US $18.7 billion) in 2016, little over five per cent of the total GDP

Sir Bu Nair – The Conservation of The Rare Pearl of Sharjah

The island is one of seven of the UAE’s designated sites of international importance under the Ramsar Convention and is categorized on the UNESCO World Heritage Center’s Tentative List
 

 

Wadi Wurayah – UAE’s Biosphere Reserve

In July 2018, Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah was designated a ‘Biosphere Reserve’ by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco)

Green Financial Support for Green Drivers

UAE banks are responding local initiatives of transitioning to greener, emission-free roads through targeted green auto loans.

GFS EXPO ABIA

Enabling Innovation in School Students

e-UAE

Online Commerce Driving Digital Economy

 

WFES 2019

Industries and Companies Converge into USD 10.5 billion Deal

GERD LEONHARD: TECHNOLOGY VERSUS HUMANITY

How do we embrace technology without becoming it?

RICHARD BALDWIN: THE GLOBOTICS UPHEAVAL

Prepare for an uncertain future by learning more about The Globotics Upheaval

Recognising Schools’ Role in Sustainability Education

In 2018, Expo 2020, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Ministry of Education, launched the “Sustainability Champions” programme

Digital-savvy consumers

UAE’s digital transformation competitiveness is driven by consumers, for consumers

Youth Hub Hosts Roadshow for Corporate Finance Woman of the Year Award

EY and its corresponding Youth Council, developed with the support of the UAE Youth Council, kicked off its second annual Corporate Finance Woman of the Year (CFWY) competition in the United Arab Emirates in December 2018.  

TONY DE SAULLES: WHY DOES THE WORLD NEED BEES?

Meet Bee Boy and find out!

In conversation with eco lifestyle expert Lucy Siegle

My simple rule when it comes to fashion is #30wears. Only buy what you can commit to wearing 30 times at least!

Creating International and Long-Lasting Impact

The Green Bond designed to operate under the FAB Green Bond Framework has been specifically designed to be used for climate and environmental projects

Dubai Exports Enables 5000 Female Entrepreneurs Access to the Marketplace

Dubai Exports joined forces with the International Trade Commission and UPS to launch SheTrades MENA

UAE – Regional and Global Pioneer in Green Investments

UAE reinforces its commitment of investing internally in building a strong green economy

Real Estate Self Transaction Disrupts the Real Estate Industry

The system, scheduled to be functional in the first quarter of 2020, provides benefits for property owners and banks, enabling transactions to happen fully on the digital platform

UAE’s Legislative Lab – World Premiere

HE Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, announced the launch of the world’s first Legislative Lab, during the Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils

Sustainability is the New Cryptocurrency

The Bitcoin technology has disrupted our view on money, but can it also truly change our approach to being sustainable?

The Rising Green Interest of China in the Middle East

China is exporting their ambitious plans for clean energy across the continent and especially in the Middle East

The Opportunities of Green Bonds and Green Sukuk

Green bonds have already a proven track record of success, the market value growing from USD 1 billion in 2007 to USD 155 billion in 2017

Green Technology – A Strategic Focus for Dubai FDI

Green technology is one of the strategic sectors for Dubai FDI, in sync with the vision of building a green economy

Green Financial Support for Green Drivers

UAE banks are responding to international predictions and local initiatives of transitioning to greener, emission-free roads through targeted green auto loans

Award-winning Financing Solution for First Waste-to-Energy Facility

Collaboration between Bee’ah, pioneering waste management company, and Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, to establish the first waste-to-energy facility in the Middle East

From Lending to Investing

Taking a look at the first green loan in the Middle East region with an Islamic format that links pricing to environmental performance

Leading Green Financing Mindset

ACWA Power combines securing smart green investment with projects which deliver effective sources of renewable energy

Green Funding for Reshaping the Energy Sector

The Dubai Green Fund , with the goal of transforming Dubai with the least carbon footprint, has already raised AED 2.4 billion through an agreement with National Bonds

Insights from Douglas Coupland – Effects of Consumerism & Technology

Award Winning Journalist and Author Vince Beiser on the Importance of Sand

Vince Beisser, the award-winning journalist and author of The World in a Grain, delves deep into the world of sand with his book, taking readers on a journey across the globe, from the United States to remote corners of India, China, and Dubai to explain why sand is so crucial to modern life.

In conversation with Trine Hahnemann, the Danish Chef

Smelting for sustainability/ Sustainbility smelting pot

The principles of sustainability are embedded in everything we do at EGA.

Harbouring Sustainability

Dubai’s new Arbor School is teaching sustainable values at its very core.

Concept Car Of The Future

The ecomotive team at Eidenhoven University of Technology in Netherlands has repeatedly, over the past few years, built an electric concept city car of the future.

Beacon of Hope

Working quietly behind the scenes in nations with vulnerable populations.

Q&A with The Sustainabilist

What does winning the Sustainability Champion mean for you as a representative of Armani?

Sass Brown

Dean, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)

Smelting For Sustainability/ Sustainbility Smelting Pot

How does Emirates Global Aluminium define sustainable development?

I am The Sustainabilist

Sustainability was instilled in us as children, by our parents, when we grew up.

Promoting Public-Private Partnerships

On the sidelines of the World Government Summit here in Dubai.

Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman

Waste Management and Sustainable Practices

Rove Hotels Green Key

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, and Rove Hotels ‐ a joint venture of Meraas Holding and Emaar Properties PJSC, have joined hands with Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC).

Oasis Eco Resort

With so much of the UAE a beautiful, natural desert environment, it’s no surprise that an organisation has chosen to build an eco-resort.

Walking The Sustainable Talk

With more than one billion travellers criss-crossing the globe every year, tourism is a powerful economic driver.

Janet Hartzenberg

RAK Recycles Outreach & Education Manager

Sustainability Champions

Expo 2020 Dubai, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Ministry of Education, launched the Sustainability Champions programme.

Tourism Kings

With sustainability a hot topic currently, it’s no surprise that schools are incorporating the theme.

Green Planet

A top tourist attraction for children and adults alike, Green Planet offers a unique opportunity for visitors to see, hear, feel and experience nature.

Ireland’s Commitment To Sustainable Food & Drink Production

Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) the Irish Government agency with the specific goal of promoting Irish food around the world, and linking Irish suppliers with potential export partners

Urban Farming In The Sustainable City

Urban Farming Decreases Dependency On Imported Food And Promotes Sustainability

EGA Signs Agreement With VITO

To Assess Use Of Industrial By-Product In Construction Materials

Seven Action Steps To Sustainable Manufacturing

The seven steps are not necessarily a one-way journey.

Sustainability; From Cow To Cup

One of the strongest players in the international dairy arena, Arla Foods has taken sustainability and made it one of its key initiatives throughout its value chain – from cow to cup.

ZS Screw Blowers Lower Energy Consumption & CO2 Footprint For Union Cement

Union Cement Company’s vision is to reduce the company’s CO2 footprint and make the plant more environmentally friendly.

The Real Price Of Fashion

UAE-based sustainable fashion brand builders Femke Speelman from Phemke, and Ayesha Siddequa of Future Fashion talk about the growth of sustainable fashion in the region.

Louvre Abu Dhabi

One of Abu Dhabi’s most popular visitor attractions - The Louvre Abu Dhabi, garnered industry awards for its sustainability.

Xeros Cleaning

Probably one of the biggest concerns a hotel has with regard to sustainability is its laundry.

From Potato To Packaging

Established in 2014, as a Bali-based social enterprise, AVANI first aimed to help rehabilitate the island of Bali by offering 100% sustainable disposable packaging solutions.

Closing The Loop On A Product Lifecycle

Nike has taken recycling to a whole new level.

CORSIA

With travel - and particularly air travel - an enormous part of tourism, it stands to reason considerable efforts are underway to ensure air travel is as sustainable as possible.

Product Assessment Key To Sustainable Manufacturing

The characteristics of a company’s products’ are critical to the environmental performance of the business.

Sticking To Sustainability

Henkel operates 171 production sites worldwide.

Farnek

Local facilities management company Farnek operates Hotel Optimizer, a tool designed to help hotels benchmark their performance in energy management, water and waste reduction and CO2 emissions.

Airlines

Think of carbon footprints and chances are, you’ll think of air travel.

Cleaning Up Our Plates

The food and drinks we consume profoundly affect not only the health of our bodies, but also the planet.

Solving Challenges For A Better Tomorrow

RSA Cold Chain is a new business arm for Dubai-based logistics company RSA Global, providing dedicated cold chain solutions to meet the growing demand for reliable logistic services for the food industry.

Al Marmoom

The launch of a new desert conservation area is set to boost eco-tourism in the UAE.

Sustainable Tourism – Is Everyone Joining In?

UAE is at the forefront of sustainable tourism both in the region and further afield.

Transforming the UAE into the Ecotourism Destination of Choice

The UAE government has taken measures to preserve the country’s rich biodiversity and develop the infrastructure needed to provide visitors with a fulfilling experience in a natural setting.

Arabian Adventures

With a good percentage of Dubai’s land now protected, there are plenty of opportunities to experience the local environment in an environmentally responsible, sustainable way.

Waterparks

With the sun always shining and plenty of options from which to choose, perhaps one of the most popular activities for visitors to the UAE is a trip to a waterpark.

FOM

The Dubai Sustainable Tourism awards honour industry stakeholders who have demonstrated they are leaders in implementing good practices to reduce their organisation’s carbon footprint.

Dubai Parks and Resorts

With considerable energy requirements, large waste production and likely extensive water usage, theme parks could be considered a challenge when it comes to being sustainable.

RAK Tourism

With Ras Al Khaimah’s Destination 2019 strategy declaring a vision to be a sustainable and competitive tourism destination, it’s understandable sustainable tourism is a major focus for the emirate.

Spreading Sustainability To All Corners Of The Globe

The UAE is taking a new approach to hosting the next World Expo.

Responsible Tourism

Responsibility comes in many forms – from the principles of how we interact with each other, to influencing behaviour within our surroundings.

Glass Point Builds 36 Block Solar Plant In Oman

Solar steam experts, GlassPoint, and oil company Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), have completed four blocks of the Miraah solar plant safely on time and on budget.

Pedalling Sustainability

With everything from converted camel tracks to new state of the art cycling tracks, there’s a palpable boom in cycling events and businesses growing around the city’s mission to encourage a more pedestrian environment.

The Future of Smart City Commuting

Along with industries like Energy, Construction, Real Estate and Transportation, Sustainability too is becoming a key aspect of Smart City initiatives.

A Vehicle for Everything

Integrated energy company ENGIE partnered with Hitachi Europe Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors to explore the potential of electric vehicles for the optimisation of building and grid energy management.

Robots for Good

The children at the Dubai Autism Centre have a new helper in their therapy sessions.

Caring Globally

To mark The Year of Zayed, Dubai Cares will launch two editions of its Volunteer Globally.

Carrying Forward The Philanthropic Legacy Of Sheikh Zayed In Humanitarian Aid

The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia) is committed to carry forward the philanthropic legacy of Sheikh Zayed.

Drones Of Suhour

The Youth Council at the Community Development Authority in Dubai (CDA) launched the second edition of “Their Suhour On Us” initiative for Ramadan this year.

Majed Al Suwaidi

Managing Director Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City and Dubai Production City at TECOM Group.

Interview with H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer

How are the principles and vision of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan being integrated within DEWA’s own corporate culture.

Sara Al Madani

Board Member at Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Board Member at UAE SME Council.

Nayef Shahin

Founder & Managing Partner at METIS Management Consultancy, Former Manager at Yahsat.

100 Years, 100 Lessons

In honor of the 100th day of the birth of Sheikh Zayed, AIESEC’s YouthSpeak Forum hosted more than 50 schools and seven universities.

Sustainability Goal!

In honour of the Year of Zayed, women from across the UAE came together to raise awareness.

We Believe the Children Are Our Future

Dubai Carbon and The Youth Hub join hands on a series of sustainability workshops to empower the youth.

Mahmoud El Burai

CEO of the Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI).

Ecological Literacy For A Better Tomorrow

By Emily Bretl, Director of Education for Sustainability at the Arbor School.

A Past For The Future

Jumeira Baccalaureate School is learning from the UAE’s history to inspire the next generation.

Made In The UAE

Beyond the Pitch is a new unique startup showcase hosted at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Welcome To The Virtual World

Alain Kaddoum, General Manager of Swisslog Middle East, talks about Industry 4.0 and how it is shaping.

Fuelling A Smart City’s Sustainable Growth

Zaid Alqufaidi, managing director at ENOC Retail, discusses the importance of convenience and collaboration to the development of smart cities.

A Foundation For Growth

Launched in January 2016, Sheraa (Sharjah’s Entrepreneurship Centre) provides a launchpad for aspiring and established entrepreneurs in the UAE.

in5 Innovation Centre

Ammar Al Malik, The Executive Director of Internet City and Head of In5 Innovation Centre talks about growing from one innovation centre to three centres.

Collaborating For A Green Future

The World Green Economy Organisation is working to promote partnerships between the public and and private sector.

Disrupting the Telecom World

Karim Benkirane, Managing Director of Virgin Mobile UAE, talks to The Sustainabilist.

Sustaining Sustainability

Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO, of US funded startup, Facilio Inc, tells us how an IoT based, software company helps commercial real estate professionals.

Learning The Sustainability Lesson From Sheikh Zayed

HE Abdulla Kalban tells the The Sustainabilist how EGA cultivates an environment focused on innovation and forward thinking.

The Next Evolution In Smart Cities And Green Building: Focusing On The Performance Of Existing Buildings

By Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO, U.S. Green Building Council.

A Smart Silicon Oasis

DSOA is building Dubai’s first integrated smart city project – the very high-tech Dubai Silicon Park.

Cultivating The Spirit Of The Entrepreneur

37 companies enter into the future-tech, cutting-edge challenges laid out by this year’s edition of Dubai Future Accelerators.

Your Friendly Neighbourhood Delivery Bot

Cutting-edge drones will soon replace your home delivery service.

A Drive For Artificial Intelligence

Inspired by the vision of progress that Sheikh Zayed had, Oracle is launching a platform that will help drive the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the country’s businesses, public sector and the academia.

Is Digital the Future of Money in the GCC?

Andreas Tsindos, CEO of MWANChain, and Andrew Rippon, Partner at 4Blocks Capital Partners.

The Green Economist

Ivano Iannelli, CEO of the Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence talks Smart Contracts.

Artificial Intelligence and Your Health

Bodyo’s Health Pods connect, advise and monitor your life while on the go.

Here’s to a Waste-Free City

Dubai Municipality’s Wastenizer project aims to convert 100 percent of Dubai’s waste away from landfills by 2030.

Using AI for a Smarter City

By Mostafa Al Guezeri, Country Managing Director, ABB in the United Arab Emirates and Gulf.

Sustainability Through New Eyes

Expo 2020 Dubai’s World Majlis series launched by bringing together change-makers and aspiring leaders from around the globe to stimulate a powerful dialogue.

An Enduring Vision for Sustainability

Sheikh Zayed infused in the UAE a spirit of responsibility, camaraderie and collaboration.

It’s Really Not That Smart

Ivano Ianelli, CEO of Dubai Carbon (DCCE) has been using his personal Dubai home as a testing ground for any ground breaking smart home technology.

The Happiest City on Earth

How smart is my city? Turns out, a lot.

Portrait of a Nation

Fatema Al Mazrouie is an Emirati artist from Abu Dhabi who has dedicated many of her artworks to the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan.

The Legacy Carried Forward

Suqia believes that water is a basic human right and a driver for sustainable growth and development.

Fuelling Sustainability with HE Saif Al Falasi

ENOC Group CEO talks to The Sustainabilist about incorporating sustainability into the Group’s corporate strategy

EGA Champions the Environment – MD & CEO HE Abdulla Kalban

Aluminium giant EGA has enshrined sustainability practices into everything it does

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How this Pandemic changed the trajectory Of Ramadan food waste,

Food & Beverage, Opinion Piece

In 2019, an article in The National stated that according to the Municipal authorities food waste doubles during Ramadan. This year as this pandemic strikes, it’s changing our food shopping practices this Ramadan.

COVID19 : The Earth’s Breather

Green

The ways in which earth is recovering since the COVID19 pandemic

IoT Technology: The Future of Smart Building

Green, Opinion Piece

The concept of smart building implies integrating intelligent technologies

Scoring Sustainability

I am The Sustainabilist, Opinion Piece

Developing a sustainability score at individual resident or citizen level could make a sea change in

Can sustainability be intrinsic part of our work life?

I am The Sustainabilist, Opinion Piece

Decoding India’s e-mobility Policy Landscape

Commentary, Opinion Piece

 Authored by

Pooran Chandra Pandey

Building Energy Use Benchmarking: A Sustainable policy Solution

Energy, Opinion Piece

By Dr Samar Hamad

Sustainable building is key to improving building energy use patterns, cutting

Sustainable Fashion

Opinion Piece

The first thing that comes to the mind when we hear Sustainable Fashion is that it comes
as a joke

$2.5 trillion is the estimated financing gap in ensuring a successful SDG roll out in developing countries including the Gulf countries

Business Development, Case Study

• Goals won’t be met in the GCC unless governments and private enterprise coordinate and
accelerate their efforts

Tariq Al Ghussein, Taqeef Chairman and CEO discusses the iMatter Initiative with The Sustainabilist

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Who has the Best CSR and Sustainability Initiatives?

Advertising/Public Relations

In recent years, sustainability and CSR have become increasingly important in the Middle East.

Sustainable finance for SDG 2: Zero Hunger

Accounting/Finance, Green

The world is facing an ever-growing number of sustainability challenges, many of which are captured

Every drop counts

Green

By Ayesha Al Marzooqi, Assistant Manager, Sustainability and Innovation – Sustainability, Expo 202

Costs of fuel motorcycles to our environment

Automotive

Latest ‘Eco-heroes’ Book Helps Kids Tackle Plastic Pollution

Arts/Entertainment/Publishing

Our favourite environmentalists are back in their latest adventure 'The Eco-heroes and The Plastic P

ENGIE Cofely introduces sustainable initiatives to align to the company’s zero-carbon transition ambition

Energy/Utilities

ENGIE Cofely, an international leader in providing zero-carbon energy and innovative integrated facilities

An Overview of the E-Waste Problem; and a Recycling Drive in Dubai

Green

“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.”

-          Paulo Coelho, au

How Gulf Solar Producers Can Secure and Meet their Renewable Energy Targets

Energy

By 2030, global CO2 emissions need to be reduced by at least 45%, compared to 2010 levels, and to ac

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD & CEO Of Dubai Electricity And Water Authority

Interviews

His Excellency is a member of the Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of its Infrastructure

Sustaining Tourism Responsibly with HE Helal Saeed Al Marri

Tourism

Journey into Sustainable Tourism

Dubai – The City Of The Future

Green

This city is a dynamic test bed for entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders,

His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister Of Climate Change And Environment

Interviews

Demonstrating UAE's leadership in combating climate change abroad

Green Goals

Green

Emirates NBD pioneered the first green auto loan in the UAE and is setting its sights on supporting the sustainable

Scaling New heights

Green

Exciting new developments in Ras Al Khaimah place it at the forefront of desirable destinations for

Saving The Future

Feature

A billion more people by 2030 will put huge pressure on our environment

Blockchain – Putting Power in Your Hands

Green

The distributed edger system is enabling power players of all sizes to enter the green sphere

Developing the Green Sukuk Market

Green

Green Sukuk are an interesting new concept in the market and could be a driver for growth in Islamic

A Hundred Year Strategy

Energy

A hundred years ago, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was born. He was the Founding Father of the

Two Sides of the Coin

Other

While cryptocurrencies do have the power to assist climate change, the environmental footprint of trading cryptocurrencies cannot be ignored

Rewarding Conservation

Energy

The Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) is rewarding those individuals and organisations

Electric Oxygen Cleans Water

Energy

Aqueous Ozone, a technology brought by Green Touches, cleans gray water ‘cleanly’

Connect to Earth

Green

DEWA’s Earth Hour 2018 educated the masses on the importance of conservation, and also saved

A Global Centre For Clean Energy And Green Economy

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My Energy, My Responsibility

Feature

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy recently launched a new initiative in line with their 2021 strategy which

The Future Energy Role Model

Feature

Etihad ESCO has launched all new initiatives to pave the way to its new ambitious 2030 targets

Measuring Energy through Innovation

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Dubai Carbon and bit.B join hands in an initiative that will help boost Dubai’s green economy efforts.

d3: The Smartest Spot On Earth.

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The Dubai Design District, or d3, prides itself in being a district that nurtures emerging local talent

A Living Lab for Future Technologies

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Past and future projects in The Sustainable City in Dubai are proof of how a smart, sustainable

The Future of Smart Living

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Smart energy hubs will become the go to device for the consumer of the future.

Building A Smart And Sustainable Future

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A smart city, by definition, is an urban area that uses a wide range of digital and communication

From Smart Site To Smart City

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2020 Dubai will not only showcase innovation but also lay the foundation for one of the most

Designed In The UAE, Made For The World

Uncategorized

Pierre Samaties, Managing Partner & CEO of innogy International Middle East talks about Manarati’s

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and MD & CEO of DEWA

Editorial

Dubai is moving forward in the fields of renewable energy, sustainability and the environment and enhancing its efficiency.

Dubai Carbon The Sustainabilist April Tourism Baharash Bagherian

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UAE-based architecture firm Baharash Architecture focuses only on sustainable architecture, designing eco resorts