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 […]


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 […]


AdColony Reveals What Consumers in the Middle East Expect From Brands During COVID-19

For the past three months, the COVID-19 outbreak has radically changed people’s daily lives and preferences around the world. Across the globe, people are being encouraged to stay at home in order to ensure their health and safety. As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, technology usage and habits are also seeing major changes. AdColony […]


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 […]


EAD and The National Aquarium Rehabilitate Rescued Animals

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 15 September 2020:  Following the recently-announced partnership between the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and The National Aquarium; the largest aquarium in the Middle East, the UAE is set to welcome one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the region. This facility is located at Al Qana, Abu Dhabi’s […]


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 […]


EWEC and Tadweer Announce Tender for Waste-to-Energy Power Plant

The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, and Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer), the competent authority for waste management activities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, today announced the commencement of a competitive tender process […]


COVID-19: A precursor to a greater pandemic

By Mohammad Khalid Farooq If nothing else, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shown how the world is woefully unprepared in tackling issues on a global scale. Despite the global interconnectivity, technology, and the mass advancements in knowledge, a single genome strain has brought the world to a sudden halt. This has given us time to […]


NYUAD Uncovers Mysteries Behind the Light Emission of Fireflies

A team of researchers from the NYU Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) Smart Materials Lab (SML) led by Professor of Chemistry Panče Naumov has conducted a thorough review of the scientific literature surrounding the natural production of light, called bioluminescence, and developed conclusions that will help others in the field direct their research to uncover the mysteries […]


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 […]