Go Green

The Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai has unveiled two sustainability initiatives that are helping to reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint, by minimising food waste, saving water and improving operational efficiency.

The Wilo Group and DP World have expanded their strategic partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at advancing sustainable infrastructure, smart logistics solutions and AI-based innovations in the global water sector. The agreement was signed at Wilopark in Dortmund by Wilo CEO Oliver Hermes and Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Economic Zones at DP World, in the presence of Abdulla Al Khater, Head of the Economic Section at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Berlin.

Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has been recognized by World Finance as the “Most Sustainable Company,  MENA Logistics & Supply Chain  2026,” reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing sustainability across its operations, infrastructure and long-term business strategy.

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, announced in the presence of Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), the establishment of ‘DEWA International’, a wholly owned independent subsidiary aimed at developing conventional and clean energy projects worldwide and exporting Dubai’s successful energy and water infrastructure model to global markets.

The 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will be held on 21st-22nd October at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the theme "From Success to Scale: Showcasing the Green Economy".

This agreement was signed in the presence of His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi, Vice Chairman of EAD’s Board of Directors, and Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of IUCN.

On the back of the stupendous success of the inaugural edition last year, the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) is gearing for the second edition of “Sharjah Next” themed on “Sustainability,” scheduled to be held from October 28 to 29, 2026.

Hotpack, a UAE-headquartered global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced a joint venture (JV) with HZ Corporation, a Malaysia-based manufacturer specialising in paper-based foodservice packaging.

Dubai Holding announced HyveGeo, a homegrown desert greening scale-up, as the winner of this year’s Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator 2025, alongside first runner-up Cycled Technologies and second runner-up CO2Wall. The announcement, revealed during the programme’s Demo Day at Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, reflects a philanthropic commitment to empowering transformative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future for the UAE and beyond.

L'Oréal Middle East hosts the L'Oréal For the Future Summit at its newly renovated Dubai office, bringing together government representatives, sustainability experts, retail partners and industry leaders. The Summit marks a decisive step in L'Oréal's journey from ambition to accountability in the fight against climate change, with a landmark announcement: the signing of the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. For L'Oréal Middle East, the UAE holds a unique place in the group's sustainability strategy. As home to the regional headquarters and a market at the forefront of the Gulf's green transformation, the UAE is where L'Oréal is piloting and scaling its key environmental initiatives – proving that sustainable beauty can be accessible, impactful and commercially viable.