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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 […]
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 […]
Xylem supports UAE’s National Climate Change Plan 2050 with sustainability best practices
Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL), a leading global water technology company, has achieved 28.3% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity over the target of 20% set in 2014. Complementing the goals of the UAE’s National Climate Change Plan 2050, Xylem’s 2019 ‘Water for a Healthy World’ Sustainability Report revealed the company has over-achieved and made material […]
TRSDC to Deliver Saudi’s First Underwater Excavation on Red Sea Coast
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has partnered with the Ministry of Culture to unite efforts in the fields of archaeology, heritage, history and sustainable tourism along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast. Among the agreements signed was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Heritage […]
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” […]
baraka Uncovers Why Investing in Sustainable Entities is the Future
baraka, a commission-free investment app for the Middle East, in partnership with VentureSouq and startAD, co-hosted a panel session highlighting the importance of impact investing on 26th October at the DIFC Innovation Hub. The discussion covered key topics including the intentionality of impact investing, how to effectively measure impact, its significance for future generations, as […]
Procter & Gamble Announces the Continuation of the Forests for Good Initiative
Procter & Gamble (P&G), home of leading brands such as Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel® and Herbal Essences®, held a panel session that added to the sustainability conversation, yesterday 28th September, at The Farm, Al Barari Dubai, announcing the continuation of the Forests for Good initiative, to accelerate their commitment to sustainability by planting 26 forestation programs […]
DEWA launches awareness campaign to support UN SDGs
Dubai, UAE, 22 September 2020: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched an online campaign to raise awareness on the effects of the coronavirus on achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030. This is part of its efforts to engage all stakeholders in Dubai in achieving sustainable development. The campaign also includes an […]
DHL Launches first-of-its-kind Mobile Innovation Center
In the presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Group, and Chairman of Dubai Airports, DHL, the leading international logistics service provider, has launched its Mobile Middle East and Africa (MEA) Innovation Center in Dubai. The first-of-its-kind 450-sq m […]
Dream Job? Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre is Accepting Applications for the UAE Astronaut Programme
Over 3,000 Emiratis have already applied to be the UAE’s next astronaut 33% of applicants are women Applications open until 31st March 2020 MBRSC announced that two Emirati astronauts will be selected from the second batch of applications Dubai, UAE – 3rd March 2020: The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced interim […]
