Go Green

The final day of the Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2026 placed sustainability, environmental intelligence and climate-responsive design at the centre of discussions, bringing together architects, urban planners, developers, policymakers and technology leaders to explore how the region can shape a new architectural identity for the desert century.

Today, Al Dahra, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered agribusiness with farming operations across four continents, released its latest Sustainability Report, the sixth consecutive year of public disclosure. The report documents 2025 as a year of significant progress, with highlights including regenerative and reduced‑disturbance farming covering around 76%of cultivated land in Romania, a comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and more than AED 2 million invested in communities in which the company operates.

The Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai has unveiled two sustainability initiatives that are helping to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint, by minimising food waste, saving water and improving operational efficiency.

The Wilo Group and DP World have expanded their strategic partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at advancing sustainable infrastructure, smart logistics solutions and AI-based innovations in the global water sector. The agreement was signed at Wilopark in Dortmund by Wilo CEO Oliver Hermes and Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Economic Zones at DP World, in the presence of Abdulla Al Khater, Head of the Economic Section at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Berlin.

Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has been recognized by World Finance as the “Most Sustainable Company,  MENA Logistics & Supply Chain  2026,” reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing sustainability across its operations, infrastructure and long-term business strategy.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the establishment of ‘DEWA International’, a wholly owned independent subsidiary aimed at developing conventional and clean energy projects worldwide and exporting Dubai’s successful energy and water infrastructure model to global markets.

The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will be held on 21st-22nd October at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme "From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy".

This agreement was signed in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi, Vice Chairman of EAD’s Board of Directors, and Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of IUCN.

On the back of the stupendous success of the inaugural edition last year, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) is gearing for the second edition of “Sharjah Next” themed on “Sustainability,” scheduled to be held from October 28 to 29, 2026.

Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced a joint venture (JV) with HZ Corporation, a Malaysia-based manufacturer specialising in paper-based foodservice packaging.