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RAKTDA Showcases New Vision
Last year, during the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Forum in China, and during the 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) presented the vision, strategy and latest developments in the sustainable tourism agenda of the Emirate. The UNWTO […]
Zurich in the Middle East & Emirates Environmental Join Forces to Support UAE’s Sustainable Goals
In line with the UAE’s Sustainable Development Goals and following Zurich’s vision to become one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world, Zurich International Life in the Middle East (Zurich) has announced a collaboration with Emirates Environmental Group (EEG). As a key player in the insurance industry, Zurich can bolster sustainable development and further […]
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. Over the past few decades, the UAE’s educational sector has witnessed a significant transformation. On a governmental level, education has become a national priority and several regulations have been implemented in order […]
d3: The Smartest Spot On Earth.
The Dubai Design District, or d3, prides itself in being a district that nurtures emerging local talent and providing a home for the region’s creative thinkers. Their premises are slick, their clientele equally so, and their events, arty, hip and happening. The district has been developed through careful consultation with the design community in order […]
A Foundation For Growth
“Our forefathers – traders, divers, fishermen – were all entrepreneurs, and that enterprising spirit is the foundation on which this great nation was built.” “The new generation are also becoming more active in their learning, taking their future into their own hands and seeking out the knowledge they feel best equips them for it.” Launched […]
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. In line with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s vision for Dubai to become a sustainable city, the Awards provide a platform through which tourism industry stakeholders can be […]
Xeros Cleaning
Probably one of the biggest concerns a hotel has with regard to sustainability is its laundry. Millions of sheets, towels and other linens; tonnes of detergent; excessive use of water. An innovative technology pioneered by Xeros Cleaning Technologies is helping change all that. Polymer bead technology – developed in conjunction with Leeds University’s renowned school […]
Award Winning Journalist and Author Vince Beiser on the Importance of Sand
Q. How did you become passionate about the topic? A: As an independent journalist I read a lot of obscure, out-of-the-way publications, especially ones focussing on international issues. About four years ago I ran across an article in a little environmental website that told me 2 things: 1. sand is the most used natural resource […]
Fine Steps up Covid-19 Fight with New Product Range
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), a world-leading wellness group and manufacturer of reusable protective masks and hygienic paper products, has reinforced its position as the number one brand in long-lasting germ protection with the launch of a new range of products which will enable consumers in the UAE market to protect themselves against pathogens. FHH is […]
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. But such attractions use a phenomenal amount of water on a daily basis, not to mention energy; can they be sustainable as well? It […]
