Propelling the UAE’s Agricultural Development

Smart Acres, the UAE’s latest addition to the hydroponic vertical farming industry, has successfully launched this week and is now producing a line of the freshest, most nutrient-dense greens for UAE residents and businesses alike. This week the AgriTech farm launched with a series of tours attended by high-profile individuals, from government officials to ambassadors, […]


MBRSC Vows Analytical Studies for Scientific Community and Government Entities

Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced the launch of a scientific interactive platform that will provide scientific analysis of environmental phenomena and their impact on the UAE’s natural resources. The platform is the first of its kind in the region focused on in-depth environmental studies based on remote sensing systems, image processing, GIS […]


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 […]


Building Green Resilience Beyond The Crisis

By Ahmed Khashan, Cluster President, Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric   This year has been one to forget for many of us. But there has been one silver lining. Last year, we used as much ecological resources as if we lived on 1.75 Earths – this year we’re slightly down to 1.6. The global pandemic […]


Dubai Trade Reinforces Digitalisation With UAE’s First “E-Delivery Order”

Dubai Trade, DP World’s single window platform for cross border trade, has introduced the “Electronic Delivery Order”, a sophisticated new technological tool that will allow supply chain stakeholders to handle their complex import processes with just the click of a computer mouse. The E-Delivery Order is tailored to support trade, logistics and supply chain players […]


Sustainability Begins in the Classroom!

By Dr. Norhayati Zakaria, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business & Management, UOWD   Indisputably, the world is moving into auspicious business environment which is rapidly paved towards sustainability. Organizations begin to embrace the triple spheres of sustainability—profit, people and planet as the main agenda for building resilient workforces who are equally eager to make vital […]


World’s largest battery storage facility to power TRSDC with clean energy 24/7

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has announced it is creating the world’s largest battery storage facility to enable the entire site to be powered by renewable energy 24 hours a day. The development on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, which spans 28,000km2 and […]


When Keeping Visitors in the Dark is a Good Thing

By John Pagano, CEO of The Red Sea Development Company   Man’s relationship with the stars spans thousands of years and plays a key role in diverse cultures around the world. Since time immemorial, travellers have observed patterns in the heavens and used them to navigate their paths. On the Arabian peninsula, the stars were […]


Accelerated Digitalization to Unlock $2.6 Trillion in Oil and Gas

DHL Global Forwarding has released a whitepaper examining the key trends impacting the oil and gas (O&G) industry in the Middle East and Africa. According to the leading air, ocean and road freight specialist, digitalization will continue to play a significant role in transforming the industry, potentially unlocking $1.6 trillion to $2.6 trillion by 2025. […]


Dubai Design District launches Curated Playlists for Local Musicians only on Apple Music

Dubai Design District (d3) is quickly becoming the UAE’s undisputed hub for homegrown music and talent. Looking to shine a light on the region’s top emerging musicians and artists, D3 will collaborate with music lovers from across the District to curate distinctive playlists that amplify the work of local artists, which will be available exclusively […]