The Next Evolution In Smart Cities And Green Building: Focusing On The Performance Of Existing Buildings

At the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), we believe that data and performance are the next frontier of green building and an integral component of smart city development. Over the past two decades, data and technology have transformed the market and changed nearly every aspect of life, increasing the rate and ease with which we […]


AdColony Unveils Mobile Behavior Survey Findings in MENA During the Holy Month of Ramadan

UAE: 27th April, 2020: The Holy month of Ramadan for muslims is a time where observers spend the month focusing on prayer, reflection, and community. This year, Ramadan began on Friday, April 24 and will end on Sunday, May 24. After Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims observe Eid al-Fitr on Monday, May 25. This […]


Connected cars to make up 37% of Middle East’s automotive population by 2023, says Aranca forecast

Dubai, UAE: The Middle East’s automotive aftermarket industry is on the cusp of major transformation as it gears up to cope with a forecasted upturn in the region’s connected car population, according to key sector players.   A report from global research and analytics firm Aranca predicts penetration to grow 20% over the next three […]


Agthia Launches Region’s First Plant-Based Water Bottle and Signs Sustainability MoU with Veolia at Gulfood 2020

Agthia Launches Region’s First Plant-Based Water Bottle and Signs Sustainability MoU with Veolia at Gulfood 2020 Al Ain Plant Bottle set to be region’s first plant-based water bottle MoU with Veolia to launch initiative to build a sustainable Plastic Water bottle ecosystem   Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 2020: Agthia Group PJSC, one of the […]


NorthLadder Appoints Aly Al-Helaly as Managing Director of its Saudi Operations

NorthLadder, the UAE’s auction-driven, second-hand online marketplace for pre-owned electronics, has announced the appointment of Aly El-Helaly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. NorthLadder will launch its B2B and B2C business by partnering with multiple electronics retailers in the Kingdom, enabling customers to sell their used electronic devices online or at member stores in exchange […]


Summertown Interiors, the Leaders among Sustainable Contractors

For over 20 years, Summertown Interiors has been among the UAE’s leading and most sustainable contractors, offering superior quality interior fit out solutions. Reputed for its green expertise and exceptional client service, the company specialises in commercial, healthcare, and education projects for global Fortune 500 companies, government authorities and local businesses. Summertown Interiors was the […]


GreenFootprint.ae – Making Sustainability Accessible To All

“Today, we hear more and more about a CO2 footprint. We wish to look positively into the future showing good examples, and this is why we speak about the GREEN FOOTPRINT, demonstrating how to do it, in order to tackle climate change issues!” Jelena Lefavrais, Founder Funded by the UAE government, GreenFootprint.ae is an online […]


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 […]


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Portrait of a Nation

Have you always wanted to be an artist? Who encouraged you the most? I decided to be an artist from the age of 9 years old, when I started drawing pencil portraits. The atmosphere around me was all about art. My family and my teachers have played a major role into what I have achieved […]


Here is One Good Thing

Founded in 2017 by Bridgett Lau and Michael Cooke, One Good Thing is the result of an epiphany – a diagnosis of cancer, a memorable trip to Asia, and the inherent desire to make people feel good. The idea was simple; support innovative, social enterprises around the world, give them a platform to expand their […]