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TRSDC and KAUST Sign Landmark Master Research Agreement
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has signed a Master Research Agreement (MRA) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The agreement, which is open for renewal after five years, follows extensive collaboration between the two organisations on flora and fauna assessments, marine […]
Virgin Mobile MEA Achieves Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
VMMEA announced their net-zero carbon emissions achievement on 21st September – which is Zero Emissions Day. Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa has achieved net-zero carbon emissions across all of its operations this year. Through its partnership with Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence, Virgin Mobile MEA gathered and assessed the data to calculate its group-wide total emissions. […]
Cross-collaboration Key to a Sustainable Future
Patron Sponsor of the United Nations Global Compact SDG Ambition, 3M, in collaboration with The American Business Council in Dubai (AmCham Dubai), today hosted an exclusive conference titled ‘Sustainability: The Business of Saving the World’ in line with its commitment to invest US$1 billion over the next 20 years to accelerate new environmental goals. The day-long event featured a […]
AkzoNobel Receives SBTi Approval for Carbon Reduction Targets
AkzoNobel’s commitment to setting science-based sustainability targets has now been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) – confirming its status as the first paints and coatings company to receive this endorsement. Our commitment to carbon footprint reduction is reflected in the company’s operations in the Middle East as well where it has […]
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 […]
3M to Discuss Role of Gender Equality at ADSW
3M is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) this year. The annual event will take place from 18 – 21 January 2021, and brings together policy makers, industry specialists, technology pioneers and the next generation of sustainability leaders to share knowledge, implement strategies and deliver solutions […]
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 […]
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 […]
Intersectional Environment Is The Future
By Hannah Pereira I first read about intersectionality when I came across Kimberlé Crenshaw who is a Black American lawyer, Civil Rights Advocate, Philosopher, and leading scholar of critical race theory. She coined the term Intersectionality as a theoretical framework that explains how someone’s identity (gender, sex, culture, race etc) can overlap and influence […]
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 […]
