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IWC Schaffhausen Launches Paper-Based Watch Straps
This pioneering creation is the result of in-depth research and development and reflects IWC’s ongoing commitment to innovation and responsible watchmaking IWC has long led the luxury watch sector in the development of cutting-edge materials and is now proud to introduce new watch straps made primarily of paper from responsible sources. Conscious of the importance […]
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 […]
Save the Date: Agritecture Xchange
Agritecture Xchange is a virtual conference connecting key innovations in the field of AgTech to the future health of our cities. In the face of climate change, rising populations, rapid urbanization – and a global pandemic – cities face increasing pressure to forge new partnerships and attract innovative solutions to guarantee the food security of […]
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, […]
Bee’ah Expands into Saudi Arabia Winning 3 New Contracts in Madinah
Bee’ah, the Middle East’s award-winning sustainability pioneer, is expanding into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in support of Saudi Vision 2030, after being awarded three contracts for waste management services in Madinah, covering the North, West and East regions. Bee’ah services will be conducted for 70 percent of the city, serving a population of 1.2 […]
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 […]
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.
Say No to Plastic
The international James Dyson Award winner, 24-year old Lucy Hughes from the University of Sussex (UK) attempts to solve the problem of both single-use plastics and inefficient waste streams by harnessing fish waste to create a unique plastic alternative, MarinaTex. MarinaTex is a bioplastic made of organic fish waste ordinarily destined for landfill or incineration […]
Tadweer Joins International Solid Waste Management Association
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) announced that it has become a Platinum Member of the Vienna-based International Solid Waste Management Association (ISWA), a non-governmental, independent and non-profit association that aims to promote and develop the waste management sector worldwide through facilitating the exchange of information and expertise on all aspects of solid waste management. […]
Online Platform opens the way for meditation in Arabic & English
ShalaOnline is the wellbeing platform we need, especially during the pandemic. The Sustainabilist spoke with Tamara Hachem, CEO and Founder, about the physical and mental wellbeing matters addressed in both Arabic and English on ShalaOnline.com 1. What is ShalaOnline and what services does it offer? ShalaOnline.com is an on-demand streaming platform of online yoga […]
