Idiosyncratic Modular Bags – Sustainability Really is the New Fashion

Thinking laterally, Third Culture Co has been exploring the conversation around our relationship and understanding of the environment and single use plastic, for the last two years. With 2 years in the making, the Idiosyncratic modular bag focuses on functional usability with a balance in design. In a day and age where we are mostly […]


Building a More Dignified and Just World

The need to build a more dignified and just world brought together experts, Expo Partners and International Participants – alongside renowned humanitarians and a blockbuster film-maker – at Expo 2020 Dubai’s latest virtual thematic programme, Expo Talks: Global Goals. Held in association with the United Nations on 9-10 March, the event explored the innovative solutions […]


Protecting the Credibility of Sustainability-Linked Loans

By Michael Wilkins, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Finance, Corporate & Infrastructure Ratings, at S&P Global Ratings.     The benefits of an awareness of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities – and the potential financial implications of ignoring them – has driven a proliferation of sustainability-linked debt instruments in recent years, […]


Transguard Volunteers Sew Masks for their Colleagues

Transguard Group, a leading UAE-based business services provider, announced today that its site-based employees have been volunteering their time and talent to sew handmade masks for their fellow employees. The first batch of masks was delivered to Transguard’s Accommodation Services team in mid-May, with the second batch scheduled for delivery this week. “It was a […]


Spinneys Launches ‘Power of Plants’ Initiative

Locally-owned supermarket Spinneys has launched its ‘Power of Plants’ initiative in the UAE. As part of its corporate sustainability programme ‘Let’s Do Better Together’, the campaign aims to inspire customers to enjoy a more sustainable diet and healthy lifestyle by shopping plant-based products.   With big plans for 2021, including the official launch of its […]


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 […]


Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize 2020

The Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize 2020 has been launched in partnership with Ashoka, the world’s leading network of systems-changing social entrepreneurs, for submissions from innovators tackling the challenge of “How do we create a waste-free future?” Entry is open to social and commercial enterprises, nonprofits and NGOs. Winners will receive a cash prize of […]


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Blockchain – Putting Power in Your Hands

Blockchain has been a buzzword for cryptocurrencies since 2015, but with more research into the uses of the distributed ledger technology, energy industry analysts now believe that blockchain technology can resolve data management issues, and errors that are faced by energy producers, and put the power of generation directly into the hands of independent power […]


EAD and ENGIE Use Drone Technology in Mangrove Rehabilitation Project

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is partnering with the global utility company ENGIE who is sponsoring the launch of the first phase of the “Blue Carbon” Environmental and Social Responsibility project that uses drone technology to help in rehabilitating areas of Abu Dhabi’s mangrove habitats, demonstrating the benefits of government and the private […]


JinkoSolar Launches Tiger Pro 580Wp, the World’s Most Powerful Utility Solar Panel

Recently, JinkoSolar officially launched the world’s most powerful utility solar panel – the Tiger Pro series – as well as a full stack portfolio. “We have been making steady progress since we announced our technical roadmap and high power product strategy last year,” said Kangping Chen, CEO of JinkoSolar. “Everything is moving forward according to […]