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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. Emerging in the late 1980s, ecotourism is a form of specialty travel defined by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) as “responsible travel to natural areas which conserves […]
Paperless Efficiency
DEWA’s bank guarantee management process is the first to become 100% paperless, reducing the time needed to complete it by 80%. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has accomplished a new pioneering achievement, and changed the bank guarantee management process to become completely paperless. This reduces the time to complete these transactions by 80%, […]
Mahmoud El Burai
“Through our courses, we contribute to spreading knowledge and work toward enabling UAE youth to be strong future supporters of the local real estate market.” Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), has announced that it will provide 50 real estate student grants to celebrate the values of the […]
Artificial Intelligence and Your Health
Say goodbye to long waits in doctors’ lounges. Artificial intelligence-based health monitoring pods appear to be the next big thing in general health services. Bodyo AiPods look super futuristic with a neo-organic design akin to Zaha Hadid’s architecture. However, these pods are not just about sleek looks. They also cover a vast array of health […]
Future of Fashion: The Circular Theory
By Najia Qazi, Founder of Sustainable Narrative The rise of ethical and eco-friendly has led to the circular fashion theory which means that clothes, shoes or accessories that are designed, sourced, produced and provided with the intention to be used and circulated responsibly and effectively in society for as long as possible in their […]
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 report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry states that retail and wholesale trade contributes about 30 per cent of Dubai’s gross domestic product, demonstrating the relevance of the sector to the economy. […]
An Overview of the E-Waste Problem; and a Recycling Drive in Dubai
“The world is changed by your example, not by your opinion.” – Paulo Coelho, author It is a simple, inescapable truth: our actions define us, far more so than our words. Today as we grapple with global problems like pollution and climate change, it is important to do our small part […]
From Potato To Packaging
How did Avani start and what is the idea behind it? 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 and compostable plastic alternatives to combat the concerning condition of Bali’s beaches and sea due to the impact of […]
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 such as […]
Is Digital the Future of Money in the GCC?
A great deal of attention has been paid in the last year to Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Some global leaders have decried these new cryptocurrencies as fraud, while others believe it is the future of money. Countries such as Switzerland and Malta are doing everything they can to promote and attract activity in digital […]
