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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 […]
A Drive For Artificial Intelligence
“The ‘Zayed Innovation Hub’ will… help drive an innovative approach and also support the skills development of next generation of Emirati leaders” Multinational technology giant, Oracle, has announced the opening of an Innovation Hub in Dubai that will help drive the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the country’s businesses, public sector and the academia. […]
Sustainability Champions
Expo 2020 Dubai, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Ministry of Education, launched the Sustainability Champions programme for all schools across the UAE aimed at leaving a lasting renewable energy legacy for the nation. Public and private schools had an opportunity to showcase how they are playing their part […]
Award-winning Financing Solution for First Waste-to-Energy Facility
The collaboration between Bee’ah, pioneering waste management company, and Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, to establish the first waste-to-energy facility in the Middle East is groundbreaking, not only from the projected waste reduction, but also through the innovative financing solution secured. The First of its Kind Waste-to-energy is a form of energy recovery, […]
Rove Hotels Green Key
Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of Emaar Properties PJSC, and Rove Hotels ‐ a joint venture of Meraas Holding and Emaar Properties PJSC, have joined hands with Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC), an independent forum aimed at conserving the environment by strengthening and promoting green building practices, to secure the ‘Green Key’ […]
Interview: Founder of Holly Holistic
My name is Holly Aldhebaiei and I am the founder of Holly Holistic. We are the UAE’s First Homegrown Holistic Brand and we specialize in bringing you positive vibes and providing our customers a holistic way of healing your mind, body and soul. How did your journey as a holistic therapist begin? Holly Holistic […]
Ramada Hotel & Suites Ajman
Over the years, Ramada Hotel and Suites Ajman, led by General Manager Iftikhar Hamdani, has been actively leading sustainable tourism initiatives within the UAE’s hospitality sector. As a testament to its successful green campaigns, the hotel has won several awards, citations and certifications including Green Globe, making it the first hotel in Northern Emirates to […]
TRSDC Recognised as Real Estate Industry Leader in Sustainability Assessment
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has achieved an overall score of 91 out of 100 in this year’s ESG-assessment and benchmark exercise by Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) – exceeding the score of 84 it accomplished last year. As a result of achieving […]
Carbon Footprint of Water Consumption
By Ashwatha Mahesh Climate change, a prevalent term in today’s age, is a global challenge with far-reaching consequences. From the adverse impact on human life to economic implications, extreme weather conditions have the potential to cause major global disruption. According to the Stern Review, without international action, the economic cost of climate change can […]
Tourism Kings
With sustainability a hot topic currently, it’s no surprise that schools are incorporating the theme into their curriculum, teaching and even extra-curricular activities. Kings’ School Al Barsha runs an Eco Club where children are actively encouraged to take part in a range of activities to make the school a more environmentally friendly, sustainable establishment. Rebecca […]
