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Smart Growth for Smarter Urban Growth
The rapid pace of urbanization poses great threats to a sustainable future. Although cities cover only 2% of Earth’s surface, they are currently home for more than 55% of the world’s population, capture 80% of the global economic activities, and consume more than 75% of the global resources. According to the United Nations Department of […]
Tackling Embodied Carbon Reduction
Majid Al Futtaim- Embodied Carbon Op-ed There is no doubt that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Yet despite the vast amount of information experts are producing on this subject, embodied carbon reduction is a vital topic that commands less column inches and is achieving minimal progress outside a […]
The Middle East Set to Become a Market Leader in Renewable and Clean Energy
Renewable & Clean Energy will debut as the theme for Middle East Energy’s inaugural virtual focus week on 17 May 2021, as research from Informa Markets revealed 83 GW of renewable and clean energy capacity, mainly solar and wind power, is planned across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region within the next 20 […]
Ready to Cook Meal Kits Following Growing Home Cooking Trend
Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys today launches a meal kit delivery concept under its SpinneysFOOD label. The new service for UAE customers aims to support the growing demand for convenient and nutritious home cooking options. The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted a shift from eating out to cooking at home as consumers seek healthier, safe and convenient food […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interview: Mohammed Al Dhahouri
My name is Mohammed Al Dhahouri and I am the founder and owner of Local Roots. Our company focuses on organic gardening where we help the local community to produce their own fresh organic food in a more sustainable way. We provide urban farming set-ups, supplies and focus on spreading the knowledge of organic gardening […]
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 […]
EAD Rehabilitates Local Samar Blossoms
Abu Dhabi, 15 September 2020: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has successfully commenced a major rehabilitation project covering a total of 18 hectares in Jebel Hafit National Park by planting local Samar trees (Acacia tortilis) in areas which were environmentally degraded due to overgrazing, logging and expansions from previous infrastructure projects. The Agency […]
