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Spinneys Launches ‘Power of Plants’ Initiative
Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys has launched its ‘Power of Plants’ initiative in the UAE. As part of its corporate sustainability programme ‘Let’s Do Better Together’, the campaign aims to inspire customers to enjoy a more sustainable diet and healthy lifestyle by shopping plant-based products. With big plans for 2021, including the official launch of its […]
Supply Chains Share Lessons Learned From UAE-led Global COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Senior figures from the UAE’s supply chain and logistics sectors shared their insights into how the country is leading the way in the distribution of billions of covid-19 vaccines across the globe in a recent webinar organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East. The Vaccine Logistics Alliance (VLA) and the Hope Consortium are two UAE-based groups […]
Ariel ME Brings Back Pod Swap Shop
Ariel Middle East – one of the world’s most recognisable laundry brands – is bringing back their POD Swap Shop to Ripe Market this weekend on 19th and 20th February 2021. The pop-up shops from Ariel aim to raise awareness about the importance of using quality detergents to keep clothes looking fresh and bright for […]
An inspiration for all generations
As the winner of the 2020 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category, Mustapha Diyaol Haqq is using his coding and artificial intelligence skills to make a difference, from teaching youth how to code to helping farmers in Ghana protect their crops from disease and pestilence From humble beginnings and no access to a […]
AI-Designed Customised Face Masks: The Sustainable Solution to The Pandemic Years
By Dr. Chaouki Kasmi, Executive Director of the Directed Energy Research Centre at the Technology Innovation Institute As people across the world have begun returning to the streets as we near the six-month mark of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it has become apparent that striking the right balance between public safety and resuscitating the […]
Strategy& Explains Returns on Sustainability
By Dr. Shihab Elborai, Partner and Anthony Yammine, Principal, with Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network. 1. Tell us a bit about the work Strategy& has done in the Sustainability domain in the Middle East, and possible future plans. At Strategy&, we believe the future is green. And we work with […]
Going for a Green Ramadan
By Veolia. Access the article in The Sustainabilist’s Together We Thrive issue here. During the holy month of Ramadan, the topic of food becomes really important in the celebration of iftars. Food, and more particularly food waste, is also a cornerstone topic in the field of sustainability, when highlighting the fact that food production and consumption […]
How this Pandemic changed the trajectory Of Ramadan food waste,
By Noorah Lootah Muslims across the UAE are celebrating Ramadan under the shadow of this global pandemic. In these unprecedented times, Muslims are forced to change the way they prepare and celebrate this Holy month. Ramadan is a month which all able bodied muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset. As […]
Emirati Women’s Day 2020
“Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has one of the largest number of skilled female technicians working in energy for Dubai Government. DEWA provides equal opportunities for men and women in a positive and motivating environment. It is committed to empowering women in all managerial and technical positions. Women holding leading positions at DEWA reflects […]
The Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo is Back
The Middle East Organic and Natural Products Expo is back for its 18th edition, held from December 15th to 17th at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, it is the sole expo in the Middle East and Africa purposed towards the b2b trade of organic, […]