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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. Aimed at raising awareness of the need for sustainability around the world, instilling respect for the intricacy and fragility of the environment and offering visitors the chance to experience the nature […]
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 […]
Sustainable Finance – The Why & The What (Part 2)
by Jaison John, Partner, Avia Management As mentioned in the earlier article, the 2 most common aspects of sustainable finance are that they have: a long-term view to create a lasting impact an interrelationship between environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues and financial issues such as financing, lending, and investment decisions A brief overview of […]
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 […]
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. Dubai Parks and Resorts – recently renamed DXB Entertainments (DXBE) – operates three of the largest theme parks in the UAE, as well as a waterpark, and is committed to […]
Digital-savvy consumers
In 2018’s edition of IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2018 released in June 2018, the UAE moved up one place in the overall list, from the 18th to the 17th place, ahead of developed economies such as Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, France and Japan. UAE remained the top nation in digital competitiveness within the Middle East. According […]
The Future Energy Role Model
“It is important that we continue raising awareness in Dubai on the benefits of retrofitting and its positive impact on the environment.” In line with the new targets set out by Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) this year, Ali Al Jassim, CEO of Etihad ESCO, recently inaugurated the first session of Dubai’s Energy Efficiency […]
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. Desert safaris are a particular favourite with visitors to the emirate and to the UAE; they offer the chance to see local flora and fauna in their natural environment, and […]
Sustainability Through New Eyes
“Expo 2020’s World Majlis series could act as a valuable tool in preparing for the new world envisioned by Sheikh Zayed.” In the founding years of the UAE, Emiratis would gather together in a dedicated space, sometimes under the stars, to help shape the future of their nation. This welcoming of all opinions and perspectives […]
Ireland’s Commitment To Sustainable Food & Drink Production
“To date, Bord Bia has undertaken over 195,000 carbon footprint assessments on a national scale, a world first.” Michael Hussey, Bord Bia Regional Director, Middle East Markets 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 […]
