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Coral Reef of the Arabian Gulf
These extraordinary ecosystems support over a quarter of marine life as they provide food, shelter, and a place for organisms to reproduce and grow.
Spreading Sustainability To All Corners Of The Globe
With millions of people visiting Expo 2020 Dubai and 70 per cent expected to come from outside of the UAE, this global destination has an unparalleled opportunity to disseminate around the world one of the most important messages of our time: the urgent need to cultivate a more sustainable way of living. With this in […]
I am The Sustainabilist
Sustainability was instilled in us as children, by our parents, when we grew up. In how we consumed water, in how we only ate what was enough for us, right across our society. We were very focused on avoiding excess. One of the key things that taught me the initial steps of considering the environment […]
Sustainable Packaging in the UAE E-Commerce Industry
By Zehra Farhan The tech-savvy population of the UAE has put the country at the forefront of online shopping in the Middle East. The rise in digital penetration, together with, increasing trust in online payments and mobile wallets has driven the steady growth of e-commerce in the UAE. According to Statista, a German online […]
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD & CEO Of Dubai Electricity And Water Authority
1. Your Excellency, briefly, what is the current international scenario? Water and electricity services will need huge investment worldwide, to meet the increasing demand. Some studies suggest that international energy consumption will double over 2040 to 2050. This is considered a major future challenge. This includes financing and its mechanism and adapting legislations, R&D and […]
Tourism Authority of Thailand highlights how travellers can support local businesses amidst travel restrictions
With a nationwide lockdown and global travel ban in effect during the COVID-19 pandemic, small and medium-sized enterprises are struggling to keep afloat. Dependent on tourism to generate sales revenue, many businesses have turned to e-commerce to reach customers, both domestically and internationally. “More than 21% of Thailand’s GDP comes from tourism revenue, meaning that […]
Spinneys Opens First Sustainable Concept Store in Dubai
Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys has opened the doors of its first sustainable concept store in Dubai’s Layan community, next to Sustainability City. As part of its corporate programme ‘Let’s Do Better Together’, the new branch aims to offer customers an easy, convenient way to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and to shop more sustainably. Dedicated to providing […]
Emirates Steel Supports UAE Traders, Endorses Country’s Sustainability Goals through Continuing to Purchase Local Scrap Material for Steel Production
Emirates Steel, a leading integrated steel plant in the UAE and a subsidiary of (ADQ), today announced its continued efforts to support trade and business in the UAE through purchasing local scrap material for use as feed stock in its production process. Emirates Steel is committed along with other steel producers to purchase all local […]
Beacon of Hope
Working quietly behind the scenes in nations with vulnerable populations such as refugees and the impoverished – including Iraq, Jordan, Morocco and Liberia – a UAE project is aiming to bring light to those who may not otherwise have it, promoting sustainable energy and harnessing it to provide relief to some of the most marginalised […]
Interview with Founder & CEO of Polygreen Group of Companies
Can you explain what the circular economy is? What are the requirements for the transition to a circular economy? The circular economy requires a shift in mentality from the traditional linear economy to one where resources are reused for as long as possible. In this economic model, goods and services are produced in a sustainable […]
