Go Green

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah concluded the third edition of its “My Green Environment is My Future” initiative during a ceremony held at Al Dhaid Wildlife Museum.

The facility further strengthens Aldar’s liquidity position, bringing total available liquidity to AED 38.2 billion, including AED 13.9 billion in cash and AED 24.4 billion in undrawn committed facilities. The company’s average senior debt maturity stands at five years, while the average maturity of undrawn committed facilities is three-and-a-half years.

Three students from GEMS Modern Academy launched an innovative sustainability initiative that transforms school campuses into digitally mapped biodiversity reserves, combining environmental awareness with technology-driven learning.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of a pioneering Master of Science in Environmental Artificial Intelligence (MScEAI) program to address the growing global demand for technology-enabled sustainability solutions. The program will support the development of advanced practitioners in the field to meet the talent needs of one of the fastest-evolving interdisciplinary sectors.

EMSTEEL (ADX: EMSTEEL) (“the Group”), one of the largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers in the region, has been recognised as a 2026 Steel Sustainability Champion by the World Steel Association for the third consecutive year, making it the only steel company in the MENA region to receive this distinction and further reinforcing its position as a global leader in sustainable steelmaking, low-carbon steel, and industrial decarbonisation.

Ourwatr is set to revolutionize community hydration with its free mineral water programme. Today, Ourwatr proudly announces a purpose-led collaboration with Keeta, the international on-demand food delivery platform. This strategic partnership is designed to expand community access to locally produced premium mineral water while simultaneously reinforcing a shared, profound commitment to social impact across the UAE.

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) is calling on businesses to seize the opportunity to strategically decarbonise their operations by registering for its second Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction of 2026. The auction, scheduled for 30 April 2026, provides forward-thinking organisations with a highly sought-after, transparent mechanism to officially certify their electricity consumption as clean.

The Green Planet™ Dubai, the region’s only indoor rainforest, is inviting families to pause, reconnect with nature, and reflect on the importance of protecting our planet. In the lead-up to Earth Day on Wednesday, 22 April, the biodome will host a week-long programme from Saturday, 18 April to Sunday, 26 April, featuring interactive, educational, and nature-led experiences designed to inspire awareness, encourage everyday action, and deepen appreciation for mother earth.

The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Award for Agricultural Excellence serves as a strategic national initiative designed to transform the agricultural sector by embedding a culture of innovation and sustainability to bolster food security.

The Sharjah Waste to Energy Facility has processed 1,000,000 tons of waste since inauguration, marking a major operational milestone in Sharjah’s zero-waste to landfill journey while contributing to the UAE’s progressive energy strategy towards net-zero emissions. As the plant advances into its highly anticipated Phase 2 expansion, it continues to generate 30 MW of low-carbon electricity for the Sharjah public grid while offsetting 450,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually through landfill diversion. Established in 2022 as a flagship project of the Emirates Waste to Energy Company, a joint venture between BEEAH and Tadweer Group, the Sharjah Waste to Energy plant is the region’s first commercial-scale facility of its kind. As part of Sharjah’s broader circular ecosystem, it has played a transformative role in achieving the emirate’s 93% landfill diversion rate, complementing the integrated recycling operations at BEEAH’s state-of-the-art facilities within the Waste Management Complex in Al Saja’a.