Tag: sustainable development

    “Whatever path you choose in life, be a friend to the environment” – the UAE Minister

    Let’s get to know what the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Minister of State for Food Security Mariam Al Mheiri had written in her open letter to Emirates youth. It was published on October 27th, before COP26.   To our youth, With the 26th UN Climate Change Conference, Cop26, in Glasgow approaching, […]

    ‘Iraq – a sustainable future’: IBBC’s Autumn conference is back with a bang and opens for business engagement

    The IBBC Autumn Conference in Dubai is a must-attend returned to in-person events on 22 November, at the Address Hotel, Dubai Marina, UAE. IBBC hosted many of the key companies and officials who make the decisions on Iraq’s future business. Among them were the main stakeholders in the energy sector in Iraq. This years conference […]

    The city with the world’s smallest carbon footprint is located in the UAE

    An innovative environmental project called “Sustainable City” was built in 2015 by Diamond Developers thirty kilometers from Dubai. Let’s get to know several facts about this place compiled by LC-Les. The territory of this eco-city is 46 hectares, on which are located 500 modern villas (all of them have already been sold or rented) and […]

    Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week opened on November 23

    The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Week 2021 opened on November 23 and will continue until November 25 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The event is held under the patronage of the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) […]

    DEWA organizes 14th Public Health and Safety Week from 21st to 27th November

    Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organizing the 14th Health and Safety Week from 21st to 27th November. This is part of its efforts to promote a culture of health and safety within society, WAM states. The Week features innovative virtual interactive activities and educational games for school and university students to help them […]

    World Future Energy Summit 2022 to showcase global advances in Water, Smart Cities, and Climate & Environment

    The prestigious energy and sustainability-focused global platform, World Future Energy Summit 2022, hosted by Masdar as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will hold three sustainable development events for the benefit of project owners, government entities and investors in the Middle East region, WAM reports. The Water Expo & Forum, the Smart Cities Forum, and […]

    Muscat Stock Exchange establishes a new department

    A new department under the name of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and diversity and inclusion (DI) framework was announced by Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) on November 14, Times of Oman reports. The exchange has also appointed Majida bint Sheikhan Al Mamari as the head of this initiative. The setting up of this section comes […]

    November 20 is Family Volunteer Day. How and why to volunteer as a family?

    November 20, 2021, is Family Volunteer Day, a global day of service that empowers families to work together to support their communities. Now more than ever, as we experience a global pandemic, and have a renewed focus on social justice and environmental challenges, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and advance causes your […]

    “It’s Time” campaign to promote environmentally sustainable behaviors in the Oman community

    The Environment Society of Oman (ESO) is kicking off the new year with the launch of the It’s Time campaign, a year-long initiative designed to promote the adoption of environmentally conscious community behaviors across Oman. Coinciding with Oman Environment Day on the 8th January, the campaign is focused on three key issues affecting the Sultanate’s […]

    Ministers, business leaders gather at Expo2020 Dubai to reinforce the business case for governance and sustainability

    The Pearl Initiative, the leading Gulf non-profit organization promoting a corporate culture of accountability and transparency, hosted 37 CEOs of leading regional and international corporations along with UAE ministers at Expo2020 Dubai for its annual CEO Council meeting to discuss the increasingly important role of the private sector in realising national policy agendas, WAM reports. […]