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 […]


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, […]


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 […]


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 […]


JinkoSolar ESS – Efficient, Safe and Flexible Energy Storage System

Recently, JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company” or “JinkoSolar”) (NYSE:JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, announced the completion of an order for its Energy Storage System with one of the largest distributors in Africa. This client has a stable business cooperation with JinkoSolar for PV modules and […]


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 […]


Who has the Best CSR and Sustainability Initiatives?

In recent years, sustainability and CSR have become increasingly important in the Middle East. Customers now expect businesses to act in a way that protects the environment and serves the local community. We want to preserve the planet and create a better community for ourselves as well as for the future generations.  That’s why it […]


Spinneys Launches Incubator for Micro F&B Suppliers in UAE

Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys today launched its incubator programme for micro food and beverage suppliers in the UAE. As part of its corporate sustainability initiative Let’s Do Better Together, the initiative aims to fast-track supermarket listings for innovative F&B businesses in a bid to support local food production and stimulate economic growth in the sector. Committed […]


Rectifying the Ecological Imbalance in Oman

Let’s protect Oman’s environment and reduce our ecological footprint   There’s so much we can do to not just protect Oman’s environment, but actually help the country’s fauna and wildlife to flourish. Technology can help us do this.   I’d had the opportunity to live in many places and yet no where is as beautiful […]


ENGIE Cofely introduces sustainable initiatives to align to the company’s zero-carbon transition ambition

ENGIE Cofely, an international leader in providing zero-carbon energy and innovative integrated facilities management solutions, continues its road to increased sustainability by introducing recycled staff uniforms and business cards, electric/low carbon emission vehicles, and have completely banned single-use plastic from their offices. The company, which recently re-branded from Cofely-Besix Facility Management to ENGIE Cofely, introduced […]