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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 […]
Green Financial Support for Green Drivers
Strong Local Commitment The Middle East, and especially the UAE – which aims to reduce carbon emissions by 2020 – are active early adopters of EVs. Dubai will spend millions of dirhams on incentives to have 42,000 EVs on its streets by 2030. Agencies across the board are supporting the transition to EVs, such […]
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 […]
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. The Hyperloop technology, part of the new wave of transportation for people and goods can massively impact environment-friendly transportation in the cities of the future. The Hyperloop system is composed of a capsule or […]
Seven Action Steps To Sustainable Manufacturing
The seven steps are not necessarily a one-way journey. We recommend that you apply them for a cyclical management process. Doing so will help you measure and understand your environmental impact, as well as improve your performance on an on-going basis. It is important to appreciate that sustainable manufacturing is not about a final destination […]
Ecological Literacy For A Better Tomorrow
Our world stands at the point of change. All around us, there is an increasing need for humankind to recognise and enact solutions to the greatest issue of our age – learning to live sustainably on our planet. From ocean plastics and waste disposal to global climate change and habitat loss, a paradigm shift is […]
Follow the money
Mai Youssef, Corporate Communications & Marketing Services Director, Canon Middle East and Central and North Africa Sustainability and climate change are two of today’s hottest topics. From Adidas selling 11 million pairs of shoes made from ocean plastic to IKEA pledging to phase out single-use plastic from its stores and restaurants by 2020, there is […]
The Happiest City on Earth
How smart is my city? Turns out, a lot. By definition, a smart city is a municipality that uses information and communication technologies to increase operational efficiency, share information with the public, and improve both the quality of government services and citizen welfare. This is how the worldwide Internet of Things Agenda describe a truly smart functioning […]
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. Noah, the project future car of 2018, is being labelled as the world’s first circular car. It has been attributed as such due to its sustainable production and usage […]
Urban Farming In The Sustainable City
Urban farming is an important component of The Sustainable City as it encourage healthier and sustainable lifestyles, and promotes wellbeing! It also complements the UAE strategy to decrease dependency on imported food by promoting sustainability of natural resources and enhancing food diversity. The Sustainable City master plan includes a green spine which extends 850 metres […]
