Long recognised as a crossroads for global publishing, Sharjah has become one of the world’s foremost convening points for ideas shaping the written word. Each year, the Sharjah Publishers Conference held in the lead-up to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), now in its 44th edition sets the agenda for the industry’s most pressing conversations, from the rise of artificial intelligence to the quest for sustainability and inclusion.
A new regional study examining how companies across the Middle East and North Africa are adapting to rising expectations around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance has been released, offering fresh insights into how organisations are shifting from traditional CSR practices to data-driven, long-term ESG strategies.
ADNEC Group, a Modon company, continues to raise the bar for sustainable business and leisure tourism in Abu Dhabi, embedding sustainability across event planning and delivery to reduceits environmental impact. Most recently, ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi hostedthe IUCN World Conservation Congress from the 9th to the 15th of October, the first timethe congresswas held in the Middle East. The Congress’ adherence to stringent, world-class sustainability standards, supported by ADNEC Centre’s sustainability-focused facilities and operations, led to the achievement of ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management following an independent third-party audit.
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness and strengthen the culture of conserving natural resources, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has launched the fourth edition of the “Clean Coasts” initiative at Al Luluyah Beach in Khorfakkan, with the active participation of government entities, educational institutions, university and school students, and volunteers from across the community.
Salik Company PJSC (Salik), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, has entered into a collaboration with Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Vcharge EV Charging Point Operator,to deliver smart, scalable Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the UAE. This collaboration reinforces the shared commitment of all three organizations to driving sustainable urban mobility through electric vehicle charging and supporting the UAE’s national electrification agenda.
Search rent car Dubai today, and you’ll notice something interesting — a growing number of electric vehicles showing up alongside the usual Lamborghinis and Range Rovers. Teslas, BYDs, and Lucids [...]
A new independent double-blind taste test has found that 90% of participants rated the carbonated water from the GROHE Blue Home water system as refreshing, while 88% described it as thirst-quenching and 87% as invigorating. The study places GROHE Blue Home among the top performers across ten taste categories, confirming its reputation as a premium, sustainable alternative to bottled water.
