Top Tips to Keep your Face Mask Clean

With face masks becoming mandatory across the UAE, it is important to ensure you keep your mask clean, in order to maximize its effectiveness. Damodaran Sivakumar, Head of Production at 5àsec UAE, world leader in laundry operating in Dubai, says: “Since we need to wear face masks to slow the spread of COVID-19, residents have […]


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 […]


Smart4Power integrates with ENGIE Solutions, strengthening energy saving offerings in the Middle East

Dubai, UAE, 6 September 2020: ENGIE Solutions, an international leader in providing energy efficiency solutions, has announced the integration of an energy services company (ESCO) Smart4Power. The transition of Smart4Power into ENGIE Solutions will merge two solid portfolios of energy solutions, further strengthening ENGIE’s position in the Middle East as a leader in the transition […]


The Ariel Pod Swap Shop Launches At Breakout Dxb

Ariel Middle East – one of the world’s most recognisable laundry brands – is introducing a fashion sustainability initiative that encourages people to swap preowned items of clothing for preloved items at the new and upcoming music and arts festival, Breakout DXB this weekend. A relatively new concept in the region, the Ariel PODS Swap […]


UAE’s Water Sustainably Efforts Receive a Major Boost from IMKAN

The UAE’s water sustainability efforts have received a major boost with the launch of a new pilot irrigation project designed to conserve the country’s most precious of resources. Initiated by Abu Dhabi-based placemaker IMKAN in partnership with SatSure – an innovative decision analytics company, and a part of the WEF Global Innovator Community – the […]


New LitFest Session – Dr. Mohamed Qasem

Dear friends of the LitFest, Today they have released another wonderful panel session from the Festival, called Science for Humans with Adam Rutherford and Dr Mohamed Qasem. Adam Rutherford is a geneticist, broadcaster and the author of ‘How to Argue with a Racist’. Dr Mohamed Qasem communicates science through his Sciware podcast, TV shows, public […]


Winners Announced: Gulf Sustainability & CSR Awards

On Wednesday, 21st October, Awards International hosted a wonderful 4th edition of the Gulf Sustainability and CSR Awards! At the event, the region’s top companies detailed their work to improve environmental and social responsibility in the Gulf – and we were delighted to hold the Awards Ceremony live in Dubai for the first time since […]


ENGIE Solutions Provides Services to COVID-19 Detection Lab

ENGIE Solutions, an international leader in providing zero-carbon energy and innovative integrated facilities management solutions, is providing Group 42 (G42), a leading artificial intelligence and cloud computing company, with cutting edge, technology-based facilities management solutions – and the manpower required to operate them –  to improve safety and efficiency within the new high throughput COVID-19 […]


An alliance to drive global action to protect our natural world

Expo 2020 Dubai, its Premier Global Trade Partner DP World and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have joined forces to drive meaningful, global action that will have a measurable impact on animal and habitat conservation to help safeguard our planet. With more than 200 international participants and millions of visitors expected, Expo 2020 is […]


Ocean Plastic Pollution: An Ongoing Crisis

By: Dr Samar Hamad   The negative impact of plastic pollution on marine environment and wildlife is undeniable. Oceans around the world are filled with plastic debris and marine species are ingesting and getting entangled in plastic waste leading to their starvation and/or suffocation. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), 8 million tonnes […]