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Emirates starts on greener road journeys for crew in Dubai
Dubai, UAE, 01 October 2020 – Emirates has revealed that nearly a third of its dedicated fleet of transport buses for cabin crew in Dubai will now operate on biofuel, taking another step forward on its environmental mission to reduce emissions. The airline’s contracted service provider, Al Wegdaniyah, has committed to operating all road trips with […]
Rolls-Royce to Test 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
As part of its ongoing decarbonisation strategy, Rolls-Royce is to use 100% sustainable aviation fuel for the first time in engine ground tests on next-generation engine technology. The tests will aim to confirm that unblended SAF makes a significant contribution to improving the environmental performance of gas turbine engines. The SAF being used in the […]
InSinkErator launches unique e-learning platform
Dubai: In an effort to cement its contribution for the digital transformation InSinkErator, a business unit of Emerson (NYSE: EMR), the inventor and the world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers for home and commercial use, has launched its pioneering regional e -learning center in response to the high traction the platform has gained in […]
Ma’an’s Fourth Social Incubator Focuses on Environment
In response to the societal challenge of priority environmental pressures in Abu Dhabi, The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has announced the launch and theme of its fourth cohort of its Ma’an Social Incubator (MSI), which will focus on the environment. Applications are now open for social entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions to help protect […]
ACCIONA WILL BUILD ITS FOURTH DESALINATION PLANT IN SAUDI ARABIA
The Saudi publicly-owned company Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has awarded ACCIONA and its partner RTCC the construction of the Al Khobar 2 desalination plant at Khobar, on the east coast of Saudi Arabia around 400 kilometres from Riyadh. It is a turnkey contract valued at around $500 million (€460 million). The facility will be […]
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 […]
Addressing Mental Health in the Post-Coronavirus World Vital, Experts on Dubai Science Park Webinar Say
As the UAE looks to the post-coronavirus future with businesses poised to reopen, leading medical and mental health experts joined Dubai Science Park’s Advance Health webinar to explore strategies to reduce anxiety and strengthen emotional resilience. The four speakers on Dubai Science Park’s ‘Advance Health: The Importance of Mental Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Pandemic’ webinar […]
During Earth Hour 2020, Dubai is in the Spotlight
Dubai, UAE, 28 March 2020: Dubai saves 178 MW in electricity consumption during Earth Hour 2020, equivalent to a reduction of 74 tonnes of CO2 emissions Dubai achieved significant results in reducing electricity use during Earth Hour 2020. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recorded savings of 178 megawatts (MW) in electricity consumption in […]
ENOC Group Recognised at the Clean Energy Ministerial for Sustainable Energy Resource Management
ENOC Group has recently won the coveted 2020 Energy Management Insight Award by Clean Energy Ministerial, a global forum of 25 countries and the European Commission designed to promote sustainable policies and programmes to advance clean energy. ENOC Group was recognised for the implementation of ISO 50001, a global standard to better manage retail operations […]
1 in 3 Are Buying More Locally Sourced Products
Leading management consulting firm Kearney Middle East has revealed insights into changes in community, family and sustainability behaviors. This is following a survey of more than 1000 UAE residents conducted by YouGov which revealed that 62% of the respondents in the UAE have experienced a significant or complete change in their lives during the pandemic […]
