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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 […]

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Ministry of Climate Change & Environment, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park Establish Environmental Collaboration

Dubai-UAE: 9 September, 2020 – The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) alongside Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Dubai Knowledge Park (DKP) today announced a strategic partnership that aims to initiate collaboration and exchange of expertise in environment, climate change, and related fields. His Excellency Sultan Alwan, Acting Undersecretary at MOCCAE, and Mohammad […]

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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 […]

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GE Commits to Carbon Neutral 2030 Goal

GE aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its own operations by 2030. The company’s commitment covers more than 1,000 facilities worldwide and will focus on new operational investment, waste elimination, and smart power sourcing. The move will support the continued generation of reliable power while at the same time aligning to the important sustainability and […]

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Creating Healthier Living Spaces

Adam Smith, Managing Director of Polypipe Middle East. Currently, we find ourselves in an extraordinary situation. The challenging socio-economic climate has instigated significant changes for us, both personally and professionally. This, in turn, has encouraged businesses to find new ways to support the global “stay at home” movement and focus on our remote working […]

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CPLC Conducts Workshop on Carbon Markets at ADSW

The importance of the successful implementation of carbon pricing and efficient running of carbon markets has increased significantly as countries rush to meet the emission targets under the Paris Agreement. The virtual workshop will take place on Tuesday, 19 January 2021 at 12.00 – 13.30 CET / 03.00-04.30 GST. Keeping this in mind, The Carbon Pricing Leadership […]

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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 […]

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The Pressure is On

By Alain Kaddoum, General Manager, Swisslog Middle East The world is crippling with the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Border restrictions and lockdown measures are bound to cause a massive negative short-term impact on consumer spending, investments, and disruptions to international trade. On the other hand, the disrupted manufacturing operations around the world […]

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Webinar: Carbon Pricing in the EU and GCC

Putting a price on carbon is the most economically efficient way to reduce CO2 emissions and is an important mechanism under article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement. The EU has the largest carbon market in the world and plans to implement a border carbon tax adjustment for goods coming into the region. The GCC […]

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