Go Green

Dubai’s hospitality and tourism sectors are driving the city’s sustainability agenda, with programmes and initiatives that are helping to chart a path towards a greener future, according to a new report released by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) at Arabian Travel Market.

Dubai Investments, a leading diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), has showcased significant advancements in sustainable practices and responsible resource management across its operations.

Kia Corporation (Kia) has released the first teaser images of its upcoming EV3, the brand’s new compact EV SUV set to enhance the accessibility of electric mobility from Kia.

The UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE), under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has extended application deadline for the 4th cycle of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award, with total prizes of USD 1 million.

The UAE Council for Climate Action assessed the national efforts to elevate climate ambition in preparation for the upcoming COP29 taking place in the Republic of Azerbaijan later this year. Discussions also centred on strategies to strengthen the country's climate action both locally and globally.

This May, Azraq, the volunteer-run not-for-profit marine conservation organisation, has joined forces with Coralife, a collective of dedicated eco-divers with a shared vision for environmental preservation.

Sharjah Sustainable City, the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers, recentlyhosted the Sustainability in Action forum to engage its residents for climate action and highlightthe critical role communities can play in protecting our planet Earth.

Emirates has become an industrial partner of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), based at the University of Cambridge. The new partnership marks Emirates' first USD $200 million Sustainability Fund investment for research and development (R&D) projects focussed on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation.

As the world celebrated Earth Day,3DXB Group, a leading provider of innovative 3D printing construction technologies, stands out as a leading enabler of sustainability, showcasing its commitment to environmental stewardship through innovative solutions and partnerships.

InSinkErator, a company of Whirlpool Corporation, is the inventor and world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers for both household and commercial applications and is the clear global market leader.