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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 […]
One Step Closer to the 2050 Renewable Energy Strategy
Sharaf DG Energy has successfully completed a lighting retrofit project at Drydocks World-Dubai, with the aim of deploying energy saving measures and tackling the pressure on natural resources. The project is expected to result in annual savings of AED 600,000 for three years and involved replacing 5500 fluorescent, metal halide and conventional lights with high […]
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 […]
JAFZA sets New Benchmark with ‘Collaboration for Safe and Sustainable Growth’ Webinar
The leading business and logistics hub, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), organised the ‘Collaboration for a Safe and Sustainable Growth’ webinar to kick-start a mega awareness campaign. Distinguished speakers participated in the webinar such as Dr. Saif Darwish, Head of Communications and Public Relations, Community Medicine Specialist, Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services and Ramzi Al […]
NYUAD Researcher Aids in Solving Cybersickness
Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Neuroimaging Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Bas Rokers and a team of researchers have evaluated the state of research on cybersickness and formulated a research and development agenda to eliminate cybersickness, allowing for broader adoption of immersive technologies. In the paper titled Identifying Causes of and Solutions […]
Over 120kg of Waste Cleaned Up by Anantara for World Cleanup Day
Oman, 21st September 2020: World Cleanup Day is an annual global social action movement aimed at combating the global solid waste problem, including marine debris. Taking place annually on the third Saturday of September, this year’s World Cleanup Day was held on September 19, and saw 150 countries participate in litter cleanups and waste mapping […]
Now is the Time to put Women at the Heart of the Economy
We are just days away from the G20 Leaders’ Summit, the first to take place in the throes of a global pandemic. Fully cognizant of the many pressing concerns before G20 leaders later this week, we, the Women’s Engagement Group (W20), recognize that the focus on women’s empowerment and gender equality are fundamental and essential […]
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 […]
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 […]
Latest COVID-19 Response Report On Saudi Arabia Highlights E-Commerce Expansion
A new Covid-19 Response Report (CRR) by Oxford Business Group (OBG), produced in partnership with Saudi Payments, charts the shift under way in the Kingdom towards e-commerce and digital transactions, which is expected to be instrumental in supporting the economy’s recovery. The CRR provides an in-depth analysis of Saudi Arabia’s response to the coronavirus in […]
