The New Age of Garbage

Samer Kamal, Environmental Entrepreneur and Chief Strategy Officer at Minus Global, shares with The Sustainabilist his vision of the waste of the future.   As cities worldwide started transitioning to smart cities, what role does waste management play in this change? I think the waste management sector is interesting from a smart city perspective because […]


Clothing Items’ Stories Get RETOLD

Over the last 10 years, Dubai has established itself as a globally recognised destination for retail tourism, claiming the role of number one shopping destination in the world, according to CBRE. For Dubai, tourism will remain a key revenue driver for the economy, especially with Expo2020 on the horizon, the ‘World’s Greatest Show’ is expected […]


The Rise of Sustainable Design in times of COVID ’19

By Najia Qazi, Founder and Creative Professional at Sustainable Narrative   Sustainable movement is on the rise in MENA, with growing awareness and the advancement of sustainable practices in the region. Initiatives and road maps have been introduced and continue to be supported in order to understand the current dynamics of sustainability. The “new normal” […]


Latest ‘Eco-heroes’ Book Helps Kids Tackle Plastic Pollution

Our favourite environmentalists are back in their latest adventure ‘The Eco-heroes and The Plastic Planet’. The third book in ‘The Eco-heroes’ series is available in English and Arabic from 21 September 2019 (which also marks World Cleanup Day) and the story highlights how plastic is present in so many aspects of our daily lives without […]


Veolia is Fully Mobilised

Given the unprecedented health crisis the world is currently facing, Veolia is fully mobilised to safeguard the continuity of essential services, while also protecting the health of its employees, the Group’s two absolute priorities. Since the beginning of the crisis, Veolia has put in place business continuity plans that focus primarily on producing and supplying […]


Veolia Middle East shares its top tips on how to support World Environment Day and World Oceans Day

The first week of June brings the opportunity for people around the world to reflect on the importance of preserving the environment and oceans. With World Environment Day taking place on 5th June and World Oceans Day taking place on 8th June, there is no better time to show support for the beauty of the […]


Terrain FUZE Supporting Public Health

Polypipe Middle East, the leading provider of sustainable climate and water management solutions in built environment for the region, is launching Terrain FUZE – a high-performance drainage solution that supports health, wellbeing and sustainability. The new specialty solution is manufactured from high density polyethylene (HDPE), which offers diverse social, economic and environmental benefits ranging from […]


dnata Supports Global Relief Efforts of the International Humanitarian City

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has donated three pieces of cargo handling equipment to Dubai-based International Humanitarian City (IHC), the largest humanitarian hub in the world, to support the organisation in facilitating rapid relief and first responses to crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic, at a global level. dnata has donated a […]


Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Women in Hospitality

This International Women’s Day (8th March), the Maldivian-based company celebrates women who have made their mark in the hospitality sector   MALÉ, Maldives (03 March 2020) – Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, currently operating five resorts in the Maldives, is celebrating all women in the hospitality industry this International Women’s Day on March 8, 2020. Currently, […]


Summertown Interiors Supports Takeda in Achieving LEED Certification

Takeda’s new Middle East headquarters, completed this June by Summertown Interiors, was awarded LEED Silver Certification by The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Located in the prestigious One Central Development in the Central Business District of Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA), Summertown delivered the 2,075sqm’ design and build’ office for the global Japanese pharmaceutical […]