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 […]


ADDC Expands ‘Green Corner’ Initiative to Attract More Customers to Energy-Efficient Products

Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), announced today that it has expanded its Green Corner initiative to LuLu Hypermarket outlets in Al Wadha and Mushrif Malls to attract more consumers to energy efficient products. The initiative supports ambitions to reduce 20% of Abu Dhabi’s water and electricity […]


startAD reveals winners of its Youth Entrepreneurship Program during virtual showcase event

startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and powered by its partner Tamkeen, has today announced the winners of its Youth Entrepreneurship Program. The three-month program, which initially kicked off during UAE Innovation Week, supports university students between the ages of 18-25 to advance tech-enabled startup projects. The winners were […]


Latest ‘Eco-heroes’ Book Helps Kids Tackle Plastic Pollution

Our favourite environmentalists are back in their latest adventure ‘The Eco-heroes and The Plastic Planet’. The third book in ‘The Eco-heroes’ series is available in English and Arabic from 21 September 2019 (which also marks World Cleanup Day) and the story highlights how plastic is present in so many aspects of our daily lives without […]


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 […]


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 […]


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. […]


Bottle it Up: Go Plastic-Free with Sprudel Dispensers

Shawn Green is the man on the mission to change the way Dubai drinks water. Mr. Green was inspired to create a wave of change in the way the UAE perceives and consumes its water and as a result, he founded Sprudel, an eco-friendly water company whose products have trickled into offices, restaurants and cafes, and homes […]


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 […]


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Sustaining Tourism Responsibly with HE Helal Saeed Al Marri

1. How did the UAE begin its journey towards sustainable tourism? What success has been seen so far? Sustainability has undoubtedly been a key priority for the UAE government for many years, with the UAE actively working to enhance its role among leading nations in the field of sustainability, and to bolster its position as […]