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Collaboration, Innovation and Effort
By HE Ali Al Jassim, CEO of Etihad ESCO Preservation of the planet that we live in is a growing concern for policy makers around the globe. The challenge of climate change mitigation is now trending through major global think tank forums as nation economies account for damage caused by variations in climate patterns. The […]
Tadweer Announces Results of Pest Control Operations in Q3
The Pest Control Projects Department at Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) announced the results of its pest control operations during the third quarter of 2020. Covering the Emirate’s three regions including Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, the operations aimed to control pests that pose public health risks by treating pest-infested areas and […]
EGA and DEWA Make UAE First Country to Produce Aluminium Using Solar Power
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced a new global milestone placing the United Arab Emirates as the first country in the world to produce aluminium using the power of the sun. The milestone supports the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime […]
Earth Hour 2021
‘Earth Hour is a chance to take action to protect our planet, not just for an hour, but every day,’ says organiser WWF – the world’s leading independent conservation organisation. As lights are off for one hour in cities and towns around the world, the aim of this annual global initiative is for governments, businesses, […]
Conceptual Design Thinking: The Development Process in Sustainable Fashion
By Najia Qazi, Founder of The Sustainable Narrative Fashion is a global industry worth 2.4 trillion dollars employing millions of people and said to be one of the world’s most polluting industries. The lack of transparency and trace ability across fashion supply chains is also a major challenge. But we all believe that fashion […]
Life and Work Contradictions
Life is full of contradictions. As we grow up, we begin to get surrounded by the many contradictions of our professional lives. A school teacher is expected to teach values in the classroom, but the system wants her to give preference for admission to a less deserving child because that child’s parents offer a large […]
Global Sukuk Issuance Set To Increase In 2021
Market conditions should remain buoyant throughout 2021, with record-low interest rates and abundant liquidity. S&P Global Ratings forecasts total sukuk issuance of about $140 billion–$155 billion this year, thanks to a recovery in issuance in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. This compares with a drop in issuance to $139.8 billion in […]
Leaders of Marine Solutions
Ecocoast, a global leader in engineered solutions for sustainable coastal and marine development founded by Australian entrepreneurs Lachlan Jackson and Dana Liparts, announced today that it has acquired Bolina, the European leader in marine safety, security and environment booms, headquartered in the United Kingdom. The acquisition allows Ecocoast to offer its clients an unmatched range […]
ENOC Group achieves 97 million kWh power savings
230,000 tonnes total carbon dioxide, 477,000 cbm of water and 97 million kWh of electricity were saved since 2014 The Group’s savings are in line with the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 and Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 ENOC Energy Awards 2020 celebrate top-performing businesses and individuals within the Group Dubai, UAE; September 30, 2020: ENOC Group […]
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 […]
