DUBAI, 5th April, 2022 (WAM) — The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched a database to monitor energy and water consumption in UAE government buildings. The database is part of the initiatives of the National Water and Energy Demand Management Programme, and will help gauge energy and water consumption in government buildings and identify […]
Gulf News: Air quality in Abu Dhabi emirate met national quality standards on 303 days of the year in 2021, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Tuesday. This was measured through 22 stations, which help detect the presence of pollutants in the air as well as ambient noise levels. “Throughout 2021, we […]
Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability movement launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, in February 2022, has generated significant results in line with World Water Day on March 22, 2022. One month since the launch of the sustainability campaign on February 15, […]
ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2022 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today launched the Abu Dhabi Environmental Centennial 2071, a shared, comprehensive environmental vision for the Emirate for the next 50 years, and its commitment to make Abu Dhabi the world’s best in environmental conservation. The Centennial is aligned with the UAE’s […]
Expo 2020 Dubai is all set for a grand finale on Thursday after welcoming the world for an unforgettable six months. Before the curtain comes down on the global spectacle, there is still time to squeeze in one more visit and fill in a few more countries on your pavilion passport. Here is a look […]
On the final day of the world’s fair, Expo 2020 Dubai appears set to coast past an impressive 23 million visits. Crowds have soaked up the cultures, traditions and dreams for the future of countries great and small throughout the six-month-long mega event. With 192 country pavilions on show, visitors have been spoilt for choice. […]
Visitor numbers at Expo 2020 in Dubai will soar during the world fair’s final week, which is expected to be its busiest since opening six months ago. Gates will shut at 3am on Friday after the closing ceremony late on Thursday, which officials have promised will be mesmerising. The final tally of the number of visits will be […]
DUBAI, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) — ‘Dubai Can’, the citywide sustainability movement launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, in February 2022, has generated significant results in line with World Water Day. One month since the launch of the sustainability campaign on […]
Environment Agency Abu Dhabi app aims to promote sustainable, eco-friendly choices Abu Dhabi: A new rewards app will now provide a range of rewards, including discounts at several Abu Dhabi venues, for residents engaging in environment-friendly activities. Released by Abu Dhabi’s environment sector regulator, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Baadr app aims to reduce […]
ABU DHABI, 15th March, 2022 (WAM) — The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering global award for recognising organisations and high schools with sustainability solutions, has officially announced that the 2023 cycle is now open for submissions. Entries will be accepted until 6th July 2022 through the Prize’s online portal. Small to medium enterprises, non-profit […]