Mohammed bin Rashid Initiative for Global Prosperity Announces Winners of the $1 Million Global Maker Challenge

Winners and runners-up will be presented with monetary prizes and mentorship support worth up to US$1 million Top four social innovation start-ups announced as winners of the Global Maker Challenge The four most disruptive Solutions will receive support and mentorship from global organisations competing for the prestigious Global Prosperity Award Winners were announced at the […]


E-Gifting is on the Rise

35% Rise in Demand of eGift Cards in UAE Among Consumers and Corporates During COVID-19 and the Holy Month of Ramadan   The current climate of COVID-19 is witnessing radical behavioral change in people’s daily lives, habits and preferences in the region. Across the globe, people are being encouraged to stay at home in order […]


Celebrating Everyday Heroism: CAFU launches ‘Community Champions’ Initiative and Gives Away Free Fuel

Amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, frontline workers and community members across the UAE have shown great courage and resilience in helping those most in need. Unfortunately, all too often these unsung heroes – be it the shop assistants, medics, delivery drivers, or simply the next-door neighbours that help an elderly person rarely get the recognition […]


Launching UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow

The Annual Investment Meeting in partnership with their Sustainable Partner, Bedayat by Sustainable City presents the UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow to be held on 17th and 20th September, 2020. Aligning with precautionary measures, smart solutions and a resilient environment, the UAE Emirates Startup Roadshow is all set to cover four emirates: Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, […]


Flare Stars’ Impact on Planetary Atmosphere

Planetary habitability, defined by a planet’s ability to sustain liquid water on its surface, is one of the most important concepts in exoplanet science


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 […]


COVID-19: The Upcoming Digital Tsunami in Retail

By Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Managing Director and Head of Middle East, and Tanveer Awan, Managing Director, Strategy and Performance Improvement Practice, Alvarez & Marsal, Dubai The boom in the GCC’s retail industry comes with a number of challenges, the newest of which is the pandemic   Over the past few years, ecommerce has witnessed an […]


Material Shortage to Increase Module Prices in 2021

The module makers eventually cannot bear the cost pressure anymore which is transmitted from the upstream sector as material shortages continues to ascend. This is reflected in the actions of almost all industry giants like JinkoSolar, Longi, JA, which reversed their price cut policy and raise their bid quotation, others have already notified their customers […]


Paint It Green, the Art Campaign for World Mangroves Day

All proceeds for the sale of this collection will go towards the support of local artists and mangrove reforestation initiatives under the M4M umbrella, with the majority donated to the latter.


>70% of Unilever MENA Packaging Now Recyclable

Unilever, owner of brands including Dove, Love Beauty & Planet (LBP), Seventh Generation, Lux, and Omo, continues to make progress towards its ambitious commitments for a waste-free world, with >70% of Unilever packaging in MENA now recyclable. The achievement come as part of Unilever’s global commitment to making its plastic packaging 100% recyclable by 2025, […]