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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 […]
Biologists at NYU Create “Atlas” of Gene Expression in Neurons
A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and NYU, led by Silver Professor of Biology and of Neuroscience at NYU and Co-Director of NYUAD’s Center for Genomics and Systems Biology (CGSB) Claude Desplan, has created a “developmental atlas” of gene expression in neurons, using gene sequencing and machine learning to categorize more than […]
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 […]
13th Arabia CSR Awards honour region’s sustainability leaders
2020 edition of the prestigious honour will highlight the value-add of corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives during the COVID-19 crisis and the new reality Event will bring together CSR experts and awards to be presented in 13 categories Media and other sponsorship opportunities are available for media houses, corporates and other entities Dubai, UAE; […]
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 […]
ACCIONA launches BIONS, a new intelligent cloud-data platform for water management
ACCIONA, a leading global company in sustainable infrastructure solutions, has launched BIONS (Business Intelligence Of Network Solutions), a new intelligent cloud-based data platform that integrates data to improve the efficiency of water supply management systems. This next-generation platform provides an in-depth vision of the water supply service in real time, for an overall view of […]
Memorization to Innovation: Sustainability in Schools
By Yasmin Gulamhusein, Student In high school we develop the tools that we need in order to go out into the world. We learn to analyze literary texts so that we can comprehend. We learn mathematical equations so that we can manage our finances. We learn different languages so that we can converse with […]
BBC Earth Announces ‘A Perfect Planet’ with Sir David Attenborough
BBC Earth has announced a brand-new series narrated by legendary English broadcaster and natural historian, Sir David Attenborough. A Perfect Planet explores the great forces of nature that support, drive and enable life on earth, and features breath-taking scenery set against an original score by award-winning composer Ilan Eshkeri and Attenborough’s distinctive voice. “Whilst we […]
TRSDC set to be Powered with 100% Renewable Energy
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism project, has awarded its highest-value contract to date to a consortium led by ACWA Power to design, build, operate and transfer The Red Sea Project’s utilities infrastructure. The contract marks a significant step forward for The Red Sea Project, establishing […]
Tickets for Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2021 Go on Sale
Tickets are on sale from 12:00 tomorrow, Thursday 14 January for the region’s premier literary event, the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature (29 January-13 February). Nobel prize winner Malala, Booker nominees Avni Doshi (Burnt Sugar) and Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Sister the Serial Killer) will be among the authors taking to the stage. Programme highlights also […]
