DUBAI, 13th June, 2022 (WAM) — ENOC Group, announced today that it has banned single-use plastics across its operations as well as in its head office, to align with the UAE’s vision of promoting an inclusive green economy. In March 2020, the Group announced that it will begin a phase-out of single-use plastics and today […]
ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2022 (WAM) — The UAE is undertaking various measures to protect its marine environment in the wake of growing ocean pollution, said Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment. “The pollution of our oceans is now reaching alarming levels through the release of toxic chemicals and plastic […]
DUBAI, 9th June, 2022 (WAM) — Dr. Tarifa A. Alzaabi, Acting Director General of the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), said the UAE is prioritising food security in its development plans and aims to utilise the latest technologies to increase production and address related challenges. She then expressed her appreciation for the visit of […]
AJMAN, 9th June, 2022 (WAM) — Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) eco-friendly zone warehouses have received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification after fulfilling all the requirements prescribed within the LEED rating system as created and maintained by the US Green Building Council. The LEED certification programme is administered by the Green […]
ABU DHABI, 6th June, 2022 (WAM) — In celebration of World Environment Day, Umm Al Emarat Park has announced the launch of the #GreenWall initiative to continue with the vision of the UAE leadership of making the world more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Inviting the community to contribute and protect the environment, participants are invited […]
DUBAI, 5th June, 2022 (WAM) — As part of his field tours in various emirates, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) in Dubai, which specialises in agricultural research aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in saline and marginal environments. Upon his arrival, His Highness […]
DUBAI, 5th June, 2022 (WAM) — In conjunction with World Environment Day, held this year under the theme ”Only One Earth”, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised several internal and external activities. It also launched an awareness campaign on its social media accounts to encourage society to conserve electricity and water and adopt […]
ABU DHABI, 5th June, 2022 (WAM) — Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, today celebrated World Environment Day and the ongoing efforts and achievements of its partners the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund) and Emirates Nature-WWF. In 2021 Mubadala committed $1.5 million annually for three years to support the MBZ Fund conservation […]
DUBAI, 4th June, 2022 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has emphasised that DEWA plays a pioneering role in supporting national and international efforts in environmental sustainability to ensure a greener world for generations to come. In his remarks on the occasion of World Environment […]
DUBAI, 4th June, 2022 (WAM) — As World Environment Day is marked across the globe, the Museum of the Future is championing a more sustainable future for all and urging its guests to make small changes to help safeguard the planet and its biodiversity. The United Nation’s (UN) World Environment Day is marked annually on […]