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Your Friendly Neighbourhood Delivery Bot

Fans of sci-fi in Dubai will soon be living these cinematic escapes in real time. Imagine flying contraptions that drop off your morning bagel and coffee at your doorstep. And they make it well in time too, as they bypass all traffic jams and signals. It’s not a bad thought, even if they don’t wish […]


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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 […]


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.


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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 […]


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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 […]


Acciona Inaugurates Middle East’s First 3d-Printed Concrete Bus Stop

Ajman, 17 March 2020 ACCIONA, a leading global company in sustainable infrastructure solutions, has completed the first bus stop built using 3D concrete printing technology for the Transport Authority of the Government of Ajman. It is the first of its kind in the Middle East region. This piece, which will be iconic within the Emirate […]


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 […]


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Measuring Energy through Innovation

bit.B, an innovative startup backed by Innogy, focuses on the Internet of Things (IoT). The company uses a new wireless protocol, Lemonbeat, which allows connectivity across multiple third-party sensors. This cost-efficient, energy monitoring system will be incorporated into the Hatta Rooftop Solar Project, marking the company’s official arrival in the region. The software will initially […]


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 […]


Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Ali Al Zaabi pays homage to the UAE

Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Ali Al Zaabi pays homage to the UAE Dubai, March 22 – Millennium Hotels and Resorts – Middle East & Africa pledged to provide all its rooms and facilities to support the nation overcoming the difficulties during the current situation. On March 19, the company posted a tweet by Mr. Ali […]