Go Green

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing, supply, and system despatch services of water and electricity across the UAE, today marked Zero Emissions Day by outlining its long-term outlook for a larger, cleaner and more efficient water and power system, building on the profound progress achieved to date. 

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has signed an amendment to its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) during an official visit [...] 

For more than 15 years, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) have built an enduring partnership, creating a powerful bridge between Italian innovation and Middle East opportunity. At WETEX 2026, organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) from 20th to 22nd October in Dubai, the Italian Pavilion will bring together 45 Italian companies and innovative start-ups across more than 500 sqm, presenting the strength of Made in Italy across water and wastewater, environmental technologies, electrical systems, solar and renewable energy, sustainability and innovation.

Nearly three decades after its launch, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) has evolved into a comprehensive platform spanning energy, water, green development, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), decarbonisation, green mobility, hydrogen and sustainable cities.

The Reference And Surveillance Intelignece Department (RASID), part of the Central Testing Laboratory at the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC) and operated in partnership with M42, has achieved the My Green Lab® Gold Certification.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a series of awareness activities at 22 government schools across Dubai as part of the Ministry of Education’s annual back-to-school campaign.

Emirates Biotech and United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) have launched a joint research project to design, build, and operate the UAE’s first integrated organic-waste valorization pilot plant. Mixed food waste streams containing compostable packaging will be converted to renewable biogas and nutrient-rich compost.

The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and the World Economic Forum have signed a partnership agreement to advance water innovation and strengthen the enabling conditions needed for practical water solutions to move more rapidly toward adoption and deployment.

Coinciding with the 33rd edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the sustainable growth of Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sector. The company contributes to this growth by providing highly efficient district cooling solutions to a broad portfolio of the emirate’s leading hotels, resorts, and tourism facilities, contributing to reduced energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and greater resource efficiency.

Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the launch of its latest sustainability report, “Our Impact. Our Future”, which revealed that 96 per cent of its product portfolio is now validated as environmentally friendly and recyclable.