Go Green

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) in association with Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and the Advancing Net Zero Volunteering Team successfully convened a panel discussion under the theme “Green Infrastructure and Retrofitting: Upgrading the Built Environment for Net Zero,”. This is the 4th panel that EEG is organising this year and it brought together a diverse group of stakeholders including policymakers, sustainability experts, urban planners, architects, engineers, researchers, industry leaders, educators and students to explore how the transformation of existing buildings and urban infrastructure can accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient future.

In line with World Water Week 2026, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing global water security as a foundation for stronger communities, sustainable development and long-term economic progress.

Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Thursday announced the launch of the Khalifa University–UNESCO Global Water Hackathon 2026, a research-driven international initiative bringing together university students from around the world with researchers, industry experts and policymakers to develop practical solutions to pressing global water challenges.

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced that 25 per cent of the reduction cells at the company’s Al Taweelah smelter have now been restarted.

The UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) held a roundtable titled “From Commitment to Impact: Humanitarian Action in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene,” as part of the agency’s participation in the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference and Exhibition (DIHAD 2026), held this year under the theme “Humanity in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Action.”

Dubai Municipality has received international certification for compliance with the global ISO 24566 standard on the management of stormwater services for adaptation to climate change impacts, becoming the first government entity worldwide to achieve the certification.

Step into a bedroom at EYWA Way of Water and you will feel like entering a sanctuary. The invisible electromagnetic hum that fills every modern home has been filtered out. This allows the body to recover and improve residents’ longevity. Engineered quiet for the nervous system: This is the EMFIS® Certification quality seal, which will be granted to this waterfront residential development on the Dubai Water Canal in Business Bay. The project is targeting EMFIS® certification as part of a wider suite of international wellness benchmarks that includes LEED Platinum, WELL Platinum, and WiredScore Platinum.

Al Jaddaf Rotana Complex has been recognised for its continued progress in sustainable hospitality, with its properties achieving Green Key, Travelife and Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) recognition for their ongoing commitment to responsible hotel operations. Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel has achieved Green Key Certification and the DST Silver Award, while Arabian Park and Park Apartments have achieved Travelife Certification and the DST Bronze Award.

Expo Centre Sharjah has been awarded the ISO 20121 certification for Sustainable Event Management, marking a significant achievement that underscores its commitment to implementing international best practices and standards. The certification further strengthens Sharjah’s position as a leading destination for hosting and organising exhibitions and events in line with sustainable principles.

Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced its position among the world’s top 200 universities across four United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while recording a substantial improvement in its overall position in the Times Higher Education (THE) Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026.