Go Green
A recent YouGov survey commissioned by BE WTR points to a clear shift in consumer expectations across the UAE, highlighting growing demand for higher-quality, more sustainable, and more convenient drinking water solutions. Responding to this, BE WTR, a first-of-its-kind premium water brand in the UAE, continues to set a new standard for hydration that is better for both people and the planet. Backed by Swiss-engineered filtration and bottled locally in the UAE, the brand has announced the launch of the BE WTR app, available in Dubai from May 11th as part of its first rollout phase, giving residents access to premium water at home in just a few clicks. Expansion into Abu Dhabi will follow during the second phase of the launch.
The OceanX Education Portal, a first-of-its-kind immersive projection dome experience, is now on display at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi through December 2026. The Portal invites visitors beneath the surface of the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, offering an experiential window into ocean science, exploration, and discovery.
On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the unification of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, marked on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, expressed pride in this national milestone, which reflects the UAE’sleadership vision in building a unified and highly capable military institution founded on discipline, operational excellence and constant readiness, entrusted with safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and protecting its achievements.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that “Dubai represents a unique model where sustainability has been transformed from a strategic goal into a way of life and an everyday theme touching all aspects of society.” This approach scripts outstanding success stories that continually add to Dubai’s record as a creative and inspiring city redefining resource conservation, efficient use of energy, and accelerating the transition toward renewable energy sources.
Concluding the Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS), Masdar City announced that its M19 A&B Office Buildings have achieved a 5 Pearl Estidama rating, marking the first commercial office development in the United Arab Emirates and setting a new regional benchmark for sustainable commercial development. The milestone further reinforces Masdar City's position as a global green-print for sustainable urban development and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world's largest district cooling services provider, reaffirmed its pivotal role in strengthening Dubai’s position as a global benchmark for advanced district cooling infrastructure through the expansion of its plants and networks across keylocations. These efforts support the transition toward greater energy efficiency and reducing pressure on electricity networks, in line with the city’s rapid urban and population growth.