Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a virtual workshop on sustainability reports. The online session highlighted the important role played by sustainability reporting in enhancing transparency surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards for investors, consumers, and regulatory bodies.
The Middle East, covering almost 7.3 million km2 and with an estimated population of more than 500 million, is one of the world’s key regions. Yet it is also fraught with challenges. On top of the armed conflicts in some areas which are impacting the World Bank’s growth forecasts, there is also a rise in temperatures triggered by climate change which, in the last decade alone, has almost doubled the global average: 0.45º C compared to 0.27º C, respectively.
Dubai’s real estate market has long been a beacon for global investors, expatriates, and locals alike. In 2025, the demand for properties in Dubai is reaching new heights, driven by a blend of economic growth, lifestyle offerings, and evolving living trends. As the city continues to evolve into a global business and tourism hub, the appeal of renting property in Dubai remains stronger than ever.
OMBAI, Dubai’s go-to destination for high-quality, handcrafted furniture and décor, is shaking up the design scene with an exciting new collection that includes an exclusive partnership with Sungai Design. This marks a major milestone in sustainable living, as OMBAI becomes the first distributor in the Middle East to showcase Sungai Design’s stunning furniture, crafted from recycled plastic collected from Indonesian rivers by its sister NGO, Sungai Watch.
The Role of AI in UAE’s Green Revolution: Unlocking Marketing Opportunities
While the UAE has shown its interest in sustainability initiatives, with its ambitious plans for a greener future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already playing an important role in safeguarding the promises of this green revolution-from optimizing energy to sustainable urban development. Adding to the above, AI also opens up new marketing channels to companies that align their visions with the green vision of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, announced today an agreement with Endesa S.A. to acquire a 49.99 percent stake in four solar plants in Spain, with a total capacity of 446 megawatts (MW). The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions, would see Masdar invest €184 million for the stake in the assets, which have an enterprise value of €368 million.
Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel, managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH)—a subsidiary of Manafa LLC—has taken a pioneering step in the northern emirates by partnering with AirOWater to install Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs). This innovative system produces pure drinking water directly from the air, providing an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic bottles. With an annual output of 365,000 litres, the hotel now supplies guests in rooms, restaurants, and leisure areas with water in reusable glass bottles, significantly reducing its environmental impact.
Yango Group, a global tech company, has recently partnered with ROOTS, a food tech and retail company, to deploy robots for last-mile delivery of groceries. The autonomous robots are designed to independently plan their routes, maneuver around obstacles, and give way to pedestrians. This service is set to launch today in Sobha Hartland, Dubai, after Yango Group obtained a license from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai to launch and deploy this technology. The RTA is the authority responsible for granting licenses to operate in specific areas of the emirate.
The Kia EV3 has been named as a ‘Top Three’ vehicle in multiple categories in this year’s World Car Awards. The finalists for top honors in the 2025 edition of the prestigious recognition were announced virtually today via World Car TV, having been selected by a jury of 96 distinguished international automotive journalists from 30 countries.
