Go Green
The 13-day Greening Education Hub, themed ‘Legacy from the Land of Zayed’, marked the end of its activities during COP28. Hosted by the Ministry of Education, this first-of-its-kind Hub in the history of COP showcased education's vital role in addressing the global climate crisis and achieving sustainable development goals on a global scale. It attracted a diverse audience from different backgrounds and age groups, including a significant number of international visitors.Top of Form His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, said: “As we embarked on the launch of the Legacy from the Land of Zayed Hub, our goal was to make significant advancements in promoting climate education to address the global climate crisis. We aimed to establish a lasting legacy that could serve as a foundation for positive changes throughout the educational process, all the way to building green societies. The Hub has successfully achieved its objectives. The UAE has inspired educational leaders to implement tangible measures, positioning education at the forefront of worldwide conversations about climate and sustainability. This supports the aim of enhancing the skills of educational cadres, raising environmental and climate awareness among students, and empowering them to become advocates for sustainability in their communities and workplaces."
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (“TAQA” or the “Group”), one of the largest listed integrated utilities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 100% interest in GS Inima, a global leader in water treatment and water desalination, from GS Engineering & Construction. The transaction, valued at approximately USD 1.2 billion, will bring GS Inima fully into TAQA’s ownership and significantly accelerate the Group’s international water growth strategy.
The Gulf is famous for headline-grabbing hotels — and it’s getting serious about sustainability. If you travel vegan or simply want a lighter footprint, you’ll now find a growing set of properties that pair plant-forward menus with low-impact operations: zero-waste kitchens, non-toxic/cruelty-free amenities, efficient buildings powered by renewables, and local supply chains backed by credible certifications. In the UAE, municipal and national frameworks (e.g., Dubai’s Sustainable Tourism program and Abu Dhabi’s Estidama Pearl ratings) sit alongside global standards like Green Key, EarthCheck, GSTC, and LEED — making progress more transparent than ever.
ADNEC Group, a Modon Holding company, has been awarded and redeemed its first International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC),produced by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC), issued by Abu Dhabi Department of Energy and governed by The International Tracking Standard Foundation, the founders of I-IREC.
e&, global technology group and founding member of the GCC Sustainability Innovation Hub, joins forces with the region's top telecom operators to launch the first GCC Sustainability Hackathon, a high-intensity challenge designed to uncover the next wave of green technology breakthroughs and rethink how regional networks are built, powered, and maintained.
ADNEC Group has been officially recognised with the ‘Plan to Action: Year of Sustainability’s Seal’ for its tangible, data-backed achievements in environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation. The award was granted following a national open call to UAE-based organisations demonstrating measurable, creative, and community-driven sustainability efforts aligned with the goals of the Year of Sustainability 2024.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, has released its 12thAnnual Sustainability Report which highlights how the company strengthened its position as a global clean energy leader last year, delivering record portfolio capacity growth and increasing its global footprint through major acquisitions in Europe and the United States.
