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Sass Brown
“In the developing world, people recycle and reuse much more than in the west because there isn’t a place to throw it away, there is not a garbage collection system that takes it away and you never have to look at it again.” Dean, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) I have been in […]
Sara Al Madani
You’ve started and manage a number of businesses, and are on the board of several organisations. What is your overall approach to sustainability and human development and how do you go about instilling these values into the workplace? To be sustainable is not just something you apply at work, it’s something you apply in your […]
An Enduring Vision for Sustainability
“We shall continue to work to protect our environment and our wildlife, as did our forefathers before us. It is a duty, and, if we fail, our children, rightly, will reproach us for squandering an essential part of their inheritance, and of our heritage”. Sheikh Zayed infused in the UAE a spirit of responsibility, camaraderie […]
13th Annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey: Climate Change
More than half of young Arabs (56%) said they are concerned about climate change, and a similar number will boycott a brand seen to be operating in a way that damaged the environment. This compelling sentiment, which reflects the growing concerns towards climate change, climate action and the regional governments’ role in mitigating climate issues […]
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 […]
20by2020 by the Zayed Sustainability Prize
Initiative Overview Since its launch in December 2019, 20by2020; a UAE-driven humanitarian initiative, led by the Zayed Sustainability Prize in partnership with Abu Dhabi Global Market, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Mubadala Petroleum, Year of Tolerance and Masdar, has successfully impacted the lives of thousands of people in various last mile and vulnerable communities around […]
A Whoop for Workers’ Wellness
Expo 2020 Dubai is creating a new roadmap to help future major construction projects and mega-events lift safety standards thanks to its pioneering Worker Wellness Programme, a massive project to measure workers’ health and well-being using the latest wearable wellness technology. The first phase of the programme ran for 30 months from October 2017, using […]
Abu Dhabi and India Collaborate to Save the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican From Extinction
The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), the global leader in pre-emptive species conservation, has joined forces with the Wildlife Institute of India to save the Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican from extinction in India. In coordination with the Rajasthan Forest Department, the two entitles agreed to collaborate in conserving the Great Indian Bustard […]
24 Winners Selected for Spinneys F&B Incubator Programme
Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys today announced the winners of its incubator programme for micro food and beverage suppliers in the UAE, which launched in May 2020. Participation in the programme surpassed Spinneys’ expectations with more than 160 local businesses entering submissions of an exceptionally high standard. In response, the grocer has increased the number of winners, […]
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 […]
