Building upon the highly successful Khalifa Port Coral Relocation project announced at the start of 2021, AD Ports Group, has made public its partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) for the creation of a research study on coral relocation, WAM reports. Spearheaded by Professor John A. Burt, Program Head of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor […]
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has announced that the second season of the Women’s Cycling Challenge will take place on Friday, 8th of October, on the Al Qudra Cycle Track inside Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, WAM reports. The event is presented by DP World and held under the umbrella of DSC and Dubai Women’s Sports […]
The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) and the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) announced the 2021 Young Conservationist Authors competition winners. The work of the fifteen winning teams of students from schools across the UAE has been published in a book, “Stories from our Environment,” unveiled at the Abu Dhabi Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX). […]
DP World, the global trade enabler, has signed a three-year partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute to support the growth of its international humanitarian and environmental youth program, Roots & Shoots. Company reported about it on its official site. The Jane Goodall Institute is a collection of 24 global community conservation organizations that advance the […]
Denis Villeneuve filmed “Dune” in the desert near the Liwa Oasis in Abu Dhabi, choosing July and August for filming. These are the hottest months in this area, when temperatures reach 50°C and above, writes IndieWire. But it was this kind of weather that fit into the director’s visual concept. “I found what I was […]
Procter & Gamble (P&G), home of leading brands such as Pampers, Tide, Ariel, and Herbal Essences, and Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, have partnered to plant 26 forests within one year, GD Online reports. Launching on September 26, customers will be encouraged to take the Earth’s future into their […]
The oil and gas (O&G) industry needs to take ownership of one of its most significant challenges: the transition to net-zero emissions, said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of Dragon Oil, GD Online states. Active participation and support by all are called for, considering that 80% of world’s energy mix is currently from fossil fuels, […]
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 […]
Engie, a global reference group in low-carbon energy and energy-efficient solutions, has been honored with a Gold award in the ‘Environmental Sustainability Programme – Large enterprise” category. The firm also won a Silver and Bronze award for the ‘Innovation in Sustainable Technologies – Large enterprise’ category at the Gulf Sustainability Award 2021, GD Online states. […]
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, opened Gastech, the world’s foremost exhibition and conference supporting the gas, LNG, hydrogen, and energy industry. Held under the patronage of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness […]
