The Al Reef district cooling plant has an installed capacity of 8,005 TR (tons of refrigeration) and a connected capacity of 9,629 TR. It currently serves 46 buildings, over 1,800 residential customers, and around 36 retail units. Emicool officially assumed operational management of the plant in July 2025 and plans to implement efficiency upgrades in line with its Build, Own, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) business model.
American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been recognized among the world’s leading institutions for its sustainability achievements in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index, published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AUS was ranked second (tied) globally in Curriculum and sixth (tied) globally in Research, the highest positions earned by a university in the Middle East.
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi's pioneering sustainable urban community and thriving Free Zone has released its third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its position as a "green print" for cities worldwide and a global reference point for sustainable urban development. Aligned with the UAE's ambition to achieve net zero by 2050, Masdar City's integrated ecosystem combining world-class sustainable infrastructure, a thriving Free Zone, and a diverse community of innovators. Masdar City continues to attract global businesses and entrepreneurs, driving the transition to a low-carbon and knowledge-based economy.
BYD, a global leader in new energy vehicles (NEV) and innovative technologies, continues to reinforce its commitment to shaping the future of transportation through its groundbreaking portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and intelligent mobility solutions, as revealed yesterday during the brand’s Super Hybrid Tech Day – the first event of its kind to be held in the UAE.
A vacuum sewer system is an innovative and eco-friendly way to collect and treat wastewater. [...]
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC), in partnership with Deloitte, has today announced the launch of the Green Incubator Challenge, a global initiative inviting participants to submit innovative sustainable solutions for events, with the winner to implement their idea at the 2027 DP World Tour and Rolex Series tournament.
Established in 1995 by Dubai Municipality in partnership with UN-Habitat, the Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development has opened applications for its 14th cycle, inviting cities, organizations, and innovators worldwide to showcase transformative solutions shaping the future of urban living.
