BCG to Achieve Net-Zero Climate Impact by 2030

Rich Lesser, CEO of Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today announced a major new climate commitment for the firm that will deliver net-zero climate impact by 2030. To reach this goal, BCG will take significant action to reduce its footprint and neutralize its remaining climate impact by investing in leading-edge carbon removal projects. The firm will […]


Crimson Education’s Online High School Opens Pre-Enrolment Across GCC

Leading global EdTech, Crimson Education roll out Crimson Global Academy to the region faster in the wake of COVID-19   Global education startup and leading university admissions support organisation, Crimson Education, announced today the rollout of its online high school, the Crimson Global Academy (CGA) for pre-enrolment from students across the GCC. Officially launching in […]


Majid Al Futtaim’s VOX Cinemas and Tesla Host the Region’s First Carbon-neutral Drive-In Cinema Screening for Tesla Cars

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and VOX Cinemas celebrated World Environment Day by hosting the region’s first carbon neutral drive-in movie screening for Tesla cars. To mark the international […]


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 […]


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 […]


Citizen Science forms to produce medical equipment for COVID-19 frontliners and patients

A group of 20 researchers, scientists and engineers have assembled to form a COVID-19 response team to work together over the coming weeks and months to produce new and more vital medical equipment for healthcare workers battling the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the frontlines, to support the UAE’s nationwide drive to mitigate, contain and […]


Armstrong Fluid Technology Hosts Virtual Fire Experience

Armstrong Fluid Technology is hosting a virtual fire safety experience for the MEA region from 17th – 20th January 2021. The fire safety experience will provide a digital platform for the fire safety industry to share industry updates, showcase innovations and forge new partnerships. The event will include an opening address from Todd Rief, CEO […]


Bee’ah Launches Region’s First Solar Energy Landfill Project

Bee’ah, the Middle East’s leading sustainability pioneer, announced that it will convert 47 hectares of Al Saja’a landfill area into a state-of-the-art solar energy facility in Sharjah once the landfill is capped. This is the first of its kind in the region solar energy landfill project set to generate more than 42 megawatts of energy […]


EWEC Announces Partners to Develop the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant

The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), a leading company in the coordination of planning, purchasing and providing of water and electricity across the UAE, announced the award for the world’s largest solar power plant. The project was awarded to a consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar, with partners EDF […]


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 […]