Sustainability

    The 7th World Green Economy Summit will take place in the UAE with broad international participation

    The 7th WGES in Dubai from October 6 to 7 will be organized both in-person and virtually to allow the most significant number of participants from all over the world to participate in the summit’s activities and events, GD Online reports. Preparations are complete for WGES, one of the most significant green-economy-centric events globally, said […]

    Oman affirms its commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

    The Sultanate of Oman affirms its continued commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and will take active measures in supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and continue to raise awareness and the level of public debate on the transformation of our food systems, Oman Observer reports. The Sultanate participated in the first-ever […]

    Zain launches online campaign to reinforce environmental awareness in Kuwait

    Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, launched #ActivateYourRole, an online awareness campaign on its official social media platforms that aims at raising public awareness towards climate change, sustainability, and preserving natural resources, Kuwait Times states. Commenting on the new campaign launch, Zain Kuwait’s Chief Corporate Communications and Relations Officer Waleed Al-Khashti said: “We […]

    Saudi Arabia boosts position as a major mining destination

    Saudi Arabia has presented itself as a world-class mining destination with unique opportunities for investors, explorers, miners and service providers in this rapidly evolving sector, GD Online reports.  Speaking at MINExpo International 2021, Las Vegas, Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice-Minister of Mining Affairs for the Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, said: “Saudi Arabia is very […]

    Love your neighbor. How local producers are supported in different countries

    The pandemic’s border closures have exposed the vulnerability of import-dependent markets, but small local producers are also at risk. But they determine the pace of economic development in their city, region, country. Let’s get to know how people can support local producers in different countries, in addition to loans and tax incentives. The author of […]

    Rising ESG concern drives push for sustainable financing in the Middle East: HSBC survey

    According to the findings of an annual survey by HSBC, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues have become almost universal concerns of significant capital issuers markets securities in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey region. A full 97% of issuers in the region who responded to the HSBC 2021 Sustainable Finance and Investing Survey […]

    Dubai to draft roadmap to world’s future through ‘Program for People and Planet’

    Expo 2020 Dubai is looking forward to bring together countries and communities to draft a roadmap for their future, by leveraging the participation of more than 200 countries and international organizations to enable participants and visitors to play a part in making a positive change, said Chief of Staff to the Director-General of Expo 2020 […]

    Are “eco-capitalism” and cities with innovative industries possible?

    The countries of the Gulf are now similar to the countries of the West, the “second world” (post-Soviet) and the whole civilized world with an unprecedented concentration of capital, population and business opportunities in cities. However, there’s 2021 today, and cities no longer attract new residents by those industries that flourished in the middle of […]

    EAD to showcase initiatives for next 50 years during ADIHEX 2021

    The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced on 22nd September that it will participate in the upcoming 18th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). The Agency will once again be the main sponsor of this region’s largest event focused on the preservation of cultural heritage, which will be […]

    Green Globe recertification awarded to Marriott hotel in Jumeirah

    Delta Hotels by Marriott, Jumeirah Beach Dubai has announced that the hotel has been recertified by Green Globe for the second consecutive year, GD Online reports. Located in the heart of Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), the hotel is leading the way in exercising sustainable initiatives through routine checks including measuring the consumption of water, electricity, gas, […]