HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced the beginning of trial operation and electricity export from the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Hatta to Dubai. This announcement was made during his visit to the project to review progress in the final stages of work, where the […]
In a move that reinforces national sustainability objectives,Imdaad, a leading provider of integrated and sustainable facilities management services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Enviroserve Services, the region’s leading recycling and resource recovery company, to promote responsible e-waste collection and reduce carbon footprints across key developments in Dubai. Under this agreement, Enviroserve will […]
Negotiations to establish the first global plastics treaty faltered in Geneva on Friday, as delegates failed to reach consensus on critical treaty provisions to tackle pollution. The final hours saw entrenched positions over key areas – specifically plastic production caps, which had been a key issue that boiled over from last year’s failed talks in Korea. “It’s very […]
The Middle East Sustainability Forum has announced the launch of its fourth edition, taking place on 27–28 January 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the theme “Advancing Alignment, Innovation, and Implementation for Energy and Climate Transformation.” The forum will be held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin […]
Insuring an electric car in the UAE has become much more costly, after last year’s record floods, but industry experts believe the future remains bright for the vehicle segment as sales increase. Insurancemarket.ae, one of the country’s leading providers, said insuring an electric vehicle on average costs 72 per cent more on average than a petrol or diesel-powered […]
The UAE reiterated its strong commitment to global sustainable development at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025 in New York, emphasizing international partnerships and placing human progress at the center of its vision for the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and beyond. The message capped an active UAE presence at […]
Faced with the explosion of plastic consumption, scientists and institutions are warning: recycling will not be enough. Reducing andalternative options are needed to tackle plastic pollution, with plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies. Every year, the world produces record quantities of plastic. In 2021, according to the OECD, more than […]
An annual UAE environmental award shining a light on critical efforts to combat climate change and bolster food and water security has received a record number of submissions. The Zayed Sustainability Prize, now in its 17th year, received 7,761 entries from 173 countries for its 2026 awards event, vying for recognition in its six categories of […]
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the Environment Sector (2025–2050) – a comprehensive and science-based roadmap designed to protect the emirate’s natural resources and systems from the increasing and inevitable impacts of climate change. The plan, the emirate’s first, was created as part of […]
The Sustainable City – Yiti, Oman’s flagship sustainable development and the pioneering net zero emissions community, has today announced the launch of The Arc, an iconic new landmark with a collection of 132 luxury serviced residences offering a modern living experience grounded in sustainability, wellness, and timeless architecture. Located within the heart of The Sustainable […]
