Coronavirus causing “devastating blow” for the hospitality sector
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. The pain will be felt in every industry as the supply chain of tourism involves everything, from agriculture and fishing to banking and insurance. The […]
Flexibility is Key
The GCC power sector needs greater flexibility if it is to effectively integrate renewables into its electricity generation infrastructure, according to one of the world’s leading energy market consultants. Brendan Cronin, Head of Management Consulting Middle East, AFRY was speaking ahead of his participation in the thought leadership plenary sessions of the first Middle East […]
Voices of Future Generations – Tell us your Story!
Isobel Abulhoul is the CEO of the Emirates Literature Foundation and the founder of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the Arab World’s largest celebration of the written and spoken word. Isobel has received a great number of awards and accolades over the years for her work She also co-founded the beloved Magrudy’s bookshop back […]
Organisations shouldn’t fold on government’s sustainable paper initiatives
‘Going green’ will protect the bottom line for companies as eco-conscious consumers set the criteria for products of the future By Alexandria Robinson, Show Director, Paperworld Middle East Dubai, UAE: In the wake of the eco-conscious consumer, there has been a noticeable shift in the way products are designed, and it has been led […]
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with LuLu International Group
Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC) – a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Power Corporation (ADPower) – announced that has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu International Group. The MoU will enable ADDC’s demand-side management program, Tarsheed, to implement its ‘Green Corner’ initiative in Lulu stores in an effort to attract store customers to energy-efficient […]
Summertown Interiors, the Leaders among Sustainable Contractors
For over 20 years, Summertown Interiors has been among the UAE’s leading and most sustainable contractors, offering superior quality interior fit out solutions. Reputed for its green expertise and exceptional client service, the company specialises in commercial, healthcare, and education projects for global Fortune 500 companies, government authorities and local businesses. Summertown Interiors was the […]
Denmark and the UAE, the Energy Transition
What would you say are the top 3 environmental issues that your country is handling? Denmark has made the energy transition its top priority, in addition to our commitment to ensuring high water quality, and the third environmental issue is reforestation. Also, Denmark has some of the most ambitious climate goals in the world, aiming […]
No One Made It Before Like JinkoSolar
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company,” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE: JKS) recently announced that it has retained its prestigious title of World’s No.1 Solar Module Company for 4th Consecutive year in terms of shipment. This declaration came on background of its key milestones achieved in 2019. Since its inception, it has delivered 55 GW till end […]
The Red Sea Development Company appoints AlFalah Ready Mix for the provision of low carbon concrete
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind one of the world’s most ambitious tourism projects, has awarded a contract to AlFalah Ready Mix for the supply of structural low-carbon concrete manufactured utilizing recycled raw materials to meet existing and upcoming project demand while adhering to its environmental sustainability goals. “TRSDC is leading the […]
Emirati women are the foundation of tolerance and moderation in UAE society
Since its foundation, the UAE has adopted a path of tolerance, moderation, and acceptance. As a result of this, more than 200 nationalities are currently living in the UAE, under UAE laws that ensure justice, respect, and equality for all. The UAE is a bridge of communication and convergence between different people and cultures, based […]
