Dubai Carbon The Sustainabilist April Tourism Baharash Bagherian

UAE-based architecture firm Baharash Architecture focuses only on sustainable architecture, designing eco resorts and developments for major clients in the region, including the under-construction world’s biggest eco-resort, Oasis Eco Resort. Founder and director Baharash Bagherian spoke to The Sustainabilist about his work, his passion for sustainability, the challenges he faces and his vision for the […]


Mai Dubai Educates the Youth on Environmental Sustainability

In line with its commitment to raise sustainability awareness among the younger generation, Mai Dubai steps up its support to DGrade’s ‘Simply Bottles’ programme through sponsorship of Simply Bottles School Recycling Challenge for the school year 2021-2022.  Mai Dubai has been an active partner of DGrade, a manufacturer of eco-friendly clothing, for the past two […]


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Oasis Water now available in Tetra Pak packaging

A game changing, GCC first initiative is unveiled at Gulfood 2020: Oasis Water now available in Tetra Pak packaging   Oasis, a leading water brand of National Food Products Company (NFPC) became the first GCC water brand to provide water in sustainable Tetra Pak packages to consumer market The water, available in Tetra Prisma® Aseptic […]


BCG Finds More UAE Consumers Willing To Go Green

With less than 250 days to the start of EXPO 2020 public awareness concerning the mounting challenges stemming from global warming is reassuringly high in the UAE as the government, organizations, and civil society continue to play their part in embracing environmental sustainability initiatives. Despite significant efforts by all those involved consumers still face obstacles […]


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 […]


Polypipe Middle East Launches a New Noise Reducing Drainage System

Polypipe Middle East has launched Terrain Q, a polypropylene, easy-to-install high-performing drainage system incorporating multi-layer technology into the Middle East. Terrain Q can be used for a variety of commercial and residential high- and low-rise buildings, designed to offer a single-source solution for acoustic drainage alongside the region’s market leading Terrain drainage systems from Polypipe […]


A Message from Tristar Group CEO, Mr. Eugene Mayne on Earth Day

Dear All, Trust you are in good health and keeping safe. Wishing you a Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is a movement that brings together individuals from all walks of life together with a similar goal to demand for more environmental protection action. The UN also chose Earth Day for the signing of the historic […]


Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy to support ADSW

Masdar, host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), today announced that Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy (DoE) will support the global platform for accelerating sustainable development as ADSW’s Principal Partner. The partnership with the DoE will support ADSW’s initiatives and events, which are bringing global leaders together virtually from 18 – 21 January 2021, to […]


The Green Tile

In 2013, Dr. Nicolas Calvet joined the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology which is now a part of the Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. Onboarding as an Assistant Professor, Dr. Calvet created the Masdar Institute Solar Platform, the first platform in the UAE dedicated to research and development on Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and […]


L’Oréal for the Future

A year ago, you launched your transformational programme, L’Oréal for the Future, and highlighted key targets as well as achievements. Where are you now with this programme, and how much have you achieved since? Since the launch of L’Oréal for the Future in June 2020, we have been working with teams worldwide, with our subsidiaries […]