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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 […]
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 […]
Home Away from Home
Summertown Interiors, the UAE’s leading fit-out contractor specialising in green interiors, recently completed the fit-out of the new Headquarters for the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO). Located at Dubai World Trade Centre’s prestigious One Central Tower, the GDMO is responsible for implementing strategic communication plans for the Government of Dubai, as well as disseminating […]
d3 Launches Architecture Festival 2020
Dubai Design District (d3) today launched the inaugural d3 Architecture Festival in partnership with the Royal Institute of British Architects Gulf Chapter (RIBA Gulf Chapter), establishing the emirate’s first platform to showcase regional architecture, urbanism and sustainable development. The inaugural edition of the d3 Architecture Festival is set to run from 11 to 13 November […]
Construction Industry: Modular, Greener, and Digital
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated disruptions in the GCC’s construction industry, creating a mix of opportunities and headwinds. Many of these changes – such as industrialization and digitalization– were already taking place. To navigate the ‘new normal’, the region’s construction ecosystem needs to make strategic business decisions. Leading regional design-build contractor AMANA is showing the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you Seizing all the Digital Opportunities in your Oil and Gas Downstream Operations to Improve Profits?
By Georges El Mir, Vice President Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals, Schneider Electric Oil prices have been declining since reaching a record of almost $150/barrel over a decade ago (yes, prices were that high). The price volatility has caused, and continues to cause, a lot of distress across the value chain, reducing both CAPEX and OPEX in […]
Reliable Connectivity for Humanitarian Response Teams
Global satellite communications specialist IEC Telecom, along with mobile-satellite service provider Thuraya, introduced its Rapid Deployment Kit (RDK), designed to provide Humanitarian Response Teams with reliable connectivity during COVID-19 and support emergency and disaster relief efforts even in the most remote areas. With over 126 million people in need of humanitarian assistance globally, including 70 […]
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 […]
