Dulsco Group, a 91-year-old, Emirati-founded company has been awarded the Gold Medalby EcoVadis for its sustainability performance, marking a significant advancement from its previous Silver Medal.With an overall score of 79 out of 100, up from 70 in 2024, Dulsco Group now ranks in the 95th percentile, placing it among the top 5% of companiesassessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date.
The UAE has never lacked for premium SUVs. A drive to any major district in Dubai presents immediate evidence: a rolling inventory of flagships, each vehicle representing the manufacturer’s best attempt at a high-performance luxury project. For decades, the purchase decision in this segment was heavily weighted toward brand cachet and feature density. The number of screens, quantity of leather, size of the rims, shape of the DRLs, and so on. But a meaningful evolution is underway, driven not purely by fashion but also economics and infrastructure. The question premium buyers are now asking is how practical it is to own a vehicle over the long term.
As fuel prices spike across the UAE, now is the best time to purchase a fuel-efficient vehicle. Offering approximately 50 per cent savings on fuel consumption compared to conventional petrol vehicles, OMODA & JAECOO’s Super Hybrid System delivers the perfect balance of performance, range, and long-term cost efficiency.
Join The Planet Foundation and Relik, the UAE-born physical authenticity infrastructure platform, today announced a landmark collaboration to launch an exclusive series of one-of-one collectible pieces personally worn and used by global football icon Lionel Messi. Messi has donated the items to support Join The Planet’s mission to protect and preserve the world’s oceans. The initiative merges cultural legacy with environmental impact, with the majority of proceeds dedicated to advancing ocean protection efforts.
DAMAC Properties, the largest private real estate developer in the UAE and the Middle East, has urged more than 300,000 residents staying across its communities and team members to participate in ‘Earth Hour 2026’. The annual sustainability initiative is part of a global movement highlighting the urgent need for climate awareness and energy conservation.
As the UAE continues to advance its sustainability agenda under its Net Zero 2050 strategic vision and responsible tourism initiatives, hotels across the country are increasingly integrating environmental responsibility into everyday operations. In line with the global observance of Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM local time, Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection reinforces its year-round commitment to sustainable hospitality through internationally recognised certifications, resource-efficient operations, and meaningful guest engagement initiatives designed to reduce environmental impact while enhancing the overall guest experience.
“Earth Hour is a global humanitarian message of solidarity with efforts to protect the environment and promote sustainable practices that preserve its resources. Switching off electrical appliances symbolises the importance of giving the Earth a chance to breathe and raises awareness of the need to protect the environment and address climate change through this global act of solidarity. The UAE was the first Arab country to participate in this initiative, in line with the directives of our wise leadership and its goals to achieve the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy by adopting sustainable practices and habits that contribute to reducing carbon emissions,” said H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.
