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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.

ZAKH Renewable Energy and Engineering Manufacturing has launched its solar panel and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) to serve markets across the UAE, the wider region and beyond.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited media professionals and participants attending the Arab Media Summit (AMS) 2026 to learn about its pioneering initiatives and projects in sustainability, clean energy, innovation and digital transformation, as well as its role in leveraging corporate communications and artificial intelligence (AI) to raise community awareness and support sustainable development.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award continues to attract innovators, researchers and institutions worldwide as its fifth cycle enters the final phase, with applications open until 30th September 2026.

Dubai Police has completed the first phase of an ambitious solar energy project that has transformed 28 police sites, delivering an estimated annual reduction of 26,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.

This September, Novotel is launching the inaugural Novotel Longevity Week, an annual global celebration focused on helping people live longer, fuller and happier lives through realistic daily rituals that fit naturally into everyday routines.

The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) has announced the launch of a strategic project in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature, Regional Office for West Asia (IUCN ROWA), to develop and implement an integrated plan for Dubai’s nature reserve network. The first phase of this work program is set to take one full year to complete. The project aims to establish a science-based framework to assess the current status of Dubai’s reserves, paving the way for their development according to international best practices to ensure biodiversity sustainability and enhance community well-being.

UAE-based smart and green Facilities Management (FM) company Farnek has launched its next generation WASTEK at the Dubai Environmental Conference (DECE) 2026, which is currently taking place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai.