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Green recovery business opportunities in the UAE – seven ideas
By Dr. Mari Luomi The UAE already has a roadmap in place for a green economy. How could it support post-Covid-19 recovery, and what business opportunities could a green and just transition offer? This article puts forward seven suggestions. In the UAE, many private sector companies are breathing a sigh of relief with the […]
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 […]
Bee’ah Expands Portfolio of Zero-waste Solutions with Launch of Biomass Facility
Bee’ah, the Middle East’s sustainability pioneer, officially launched its new Biomass Facility at the Bee’ah’s Waste Management Complex in Al Sa’jaa, Sharjah. The plant will process 200 tonnes of cellulous and carbon-based waste daily, the equivalent mass of 16 standard school buses, to generate alternative fuel for industrial manufacturing as part of the UAE’s push […]
The Noodle House Electrifies Delivery Fleet
The Noodle House, Dubai’s homegrown Asian soul food concept operated by Sarood Hospitality, has expanded its sustainable practice commitment by rolling out an electric bike delivery fleet. Following the brand’s significant recent in-venue investments to propel best sustainable practices across its restaurant operations, the electric delivery fleet roll-out elevates The Noodle House’s environmental impact from […]
Creating Sustainable, Liveable, and Resilient Communities
Dubai, March 19 By: Dr Samar Hamad The concepts of sustainability, liveability, and resilience are key to building better communities. Many times, these terms tend to be used interchangeably, as they all involve policies and planning objectives that are supposed to provide good quality of life for communities. However, each one of these concepts […]
From Smart Site To Smart City
Mohammed Alhashmi, Senior Vice President – Information and Communication Technology, Expo 2020 Dubai From the way we monitor our energy use to climate conditioning and the efficient movement of people, Expo 2020 Dubai is finding smart solutions that will create one of the most sustainable events in the world. ‘Sustainability’ is one of Expo 2020’s […]
TRSDC Partners with Red Sea Farms to Develop Sustainable Food Supply
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has partnered with Red Sea Farms, a Saudi Arabian AgTech business, to develop a sustainable food supply for The Red Sea’s flagship destination using sunlight and saltwater. Red Sea Farms will build and operate the indoor farm, growing crops […]
Building the Cities of Tomorrow
Upgrades to our urban centres, and the creation of brand-new smart cities, are the key to sustainable growth in the region By H.E. Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Bee’ah Sharjah, UAE, March 3, 2020 The term ‘smart city’ is used a lot these days and for good reason. Here in the Middle […]
Solar Energy Startup PAWAME Announces USD 2.5mil Funding
Pawame, a UAE-based off-grid solar start-up, has announced that it has successfully secured USD 1.7 mil in grant commitments, plus USD 750k in equity including USD 250k from Launch Africa. The company has also announced that it is now launching its USD 5 mil series A funding round to further boost its growth and expansion […]
TRSDC Awards Facilities Management Contract for TRSP’s Coastal Village
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has awarded a contract to El Seif Group for facilities management services at The Red Sea Project’s Coastal Village. El Seif Group, based in the Middle East, will be responsible for delivering facilities management services to 18 residential buildings, […]
