Go Green

In a significant step toward sustainability and scientific innovation, Dr. Rahaf Ajaj, Chair of the Department of Environmental and Public Health at Abu Dhabi University's (ADU) College of Health Sciences, has been awarded a German utility model patent for her pioneering research into biodegradable polymeric films. This achievement underscores ADU's commitment to driving impactful research with real-world applications that benefit both the environment and student learning.

In a time where both personal wellness and planetary health are top priorities, an often-overlooked connection is emerging: the link between health insurance and environmental well-being. While it may seem these two domains operate in silos, they are more intertwined than most realize.

In a region shaped by both the realities of climate change and sustainable innovation, The Climate Tribe champions the power of creativity, community, and collaboration.The Climate Tribe is a social enterprise originally launched by Her Highness Sheikha Shamma Al Nahyan as a visionary approach to climate action at Climate Week NYC 2023. Drawing from her upbringing and the environmental legacy of her late great-grandfather, His Highness Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, her vision was to create a movement rooted in cultural identity and community. The Climate Tribe reflects her belief that individual actions inspire global change and that creativity serves as a catalyst for transformation.

Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers has announced a partnership with Canon Middle East to implement a Climate Contribution Project focused on compensating for unavoidable emissions related to Canon-based print operations at the hotel. This project reinforces both organizations' commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region, celebrated World Environment Day, observed annually on 5 June, with "One Community, One Planet, Zero Plastic", themed events, aligned with the UAE's Year of Community and the United Nations' theme of "Ending Plastic Pollution". The events, which ran over the course of a week, aimed to raise awareness, promote sustainable practices and highlight community engagement in environmental stewardship.

Henkel Consumer Brands Middle East & Africa (MEA) was awarded the prestigious Gold Award for Sustainable Brand Owner of the Year at the Prime Awards MEA 2025 in Dubai, recognising its efforts to drive circularity and advance sustainable packaging in the region.

Nestled in the heart of Dubai’s historic trading hub and offering direct access to some of the city’s most iconic locations, Novotel Dubai Gold District is set to host a special art workshop titled ‘Tides of Creativity Art Workshop’ as part of its World Ocean Day initiatives. The event will take place on 20 June 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and is open to hotel guests, with a limited number of slots available for UAE residents.

In recognition of its importance at the nexus of technology, energy security, and sustainability, ePointZero, the global renewable energy platform of 2PointZero, has announced the appointment of Mohamed Hesham as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Guided by a shared commitment to equity, accessibility and sustainable progress, American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have initiated a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in research, policy and community engagement. On the sidelines of the “Europe Walk for Climate Change in Brussels: Leaving No One Behind,” held on June 12 and led by UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador Michael Haddad, Dr. Mohamed El-Tarhuni, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost at AUS, and Dr. Abdallah Al Dardari, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Bureau for Arab States in UNDP, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks the beginning of a collaboration aimed at advancing inclusive responses to development challenges.