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 […]


Sustainable finance for SDG 2: Zero Hunger

The world is facing an ever-growing number of sustainability challenges, many of which are captured by the Sustainable Development Goals. Robeco, a global asset manager based in Rotterdam founded in 1929, has been working for more than 10 years to contribute positively to the SDGs, tackling environmental, social and governance related issues. After gathering data […]


iMile Launches in Egypt

iMile, a technology-driven delivery service, has officially launched into Egypt with operations in Cairo and Suez. Born in Dubai, iMile is a market leader in delivering goods from e-commerce sellers in China to customers in the MENA region to serve the dynamic e-commerce marketplace of the future. iMile’s recent expansion into Egypt is part of […]


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 […]


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 […]


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 […]


Life After COVID: Green Recovery

By Sébastien Chauvin, CEO of Veolia Middle East The COVID-19 pandemic sent shockwaves through global supply chains. For the first time in modern manufacturing history, demand, supply, and the available workforce were affected globally at the same time. The strain the pandemic conditions have placed on our worldwide industrial infrastructure has ultimately shined a light […]


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 […]