AliExpress is pushing the boundaries of online shopping by enabling customers to purchase the latest electric vehicles (EVs) directly from their homes, marking a significant milestone for e-commerce globally. This unprecedented service will launch in June during the platform’s Summer Sale, offering consumers an innovative way to embrace sustainable transportation. At the initial stage, the cars will only be sold to the UAE with the plan to expand to other GCC markets.
Majid Al Futtaim, a leading pioneer in shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia,today announced two significant milestones for its forest living concept, Ghaf Woods – the establishment of a dedicated tree nursery to support the project’s biophilic design concept and the appointment of Innovo Build as the main contractor for its first two phases.
To mark World Environment Day on Thursday, 5th June, The Green Planet™ Dubai, the region’s only indoor biodome home to over 3,000 plants and animals, has teamed up with Odyssey Nursery, a sustainability-focused early years institution from Kids First Group, to launch an inspiring initiative that places children at the heart of the climate conversation.
The Sport Impact Summit (SIS) has announced two major strategic partnerships with Scoreboard, sport’s leading AI-powered sustainability platform, and Hum(AI)n Assets, an innovative AI-driven [...]
Myplant& Garden Middle East, the region’s first and only international B2B trade fair dedicated to ornamental horticulture, is gaining significant traction ahead of its debut at the Dubai Exhibition Centre from 15–17 November 2025. With major industry players confirming participation, the event is poised to become a vital gateway for businesses aligned with the GCC’s expanding green development agenda.
Juma Al Majid L.L.C, the exclusive distributor of Hyundai in the UAE, officially handed over several Azera Hybrid vehicles to Tawasul Limousine for Luxury Cars,during a recent ceremony. This step underscores the two organisations' shared commitment to supporting the UAE's ambitious vision for sustainable transportation in the region.
Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company (AFEM), a leading force in the UAE's transition to sustainable transportation, has officially launched the BYD SEAL 7 DM-i Plug-in Hybrid Sedan. As the flagship D-segment model in its category, the SEAL 7 DM-i sets a new benchmark for hybrid electric vehicles, offering a refined blend of premium design, extended range, and advanced technology tailored to the needs of the modern UAE driver. With growing demand for flexible electrified solutions, the launch of the SEAL 7 DM-i marks a significant milestone in AFEM's mission to accelerate clean mobility in the country. Positioned as the largest plug-in hybrid sedan in its segment, the vehicle features a length of 4,980 mm and a 2,900 mm wheelbase, offering superior interior space and a luxurious driving experience.
TAQA Distribution, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Airports at the World Utilities Congress 2025 to explore opportunities to enhance the management of power and water infrastructure, and integrate cutting-edge technologies into the existing and future utilities networks across all airports in the Emirate.
The UAE took center stage at BEYOND Expo 2025 in Macao as the Zayed Sustainability Prize Forum emerged as one of the event's most compelling highlights. Co-hosted by the Zayed Sustainability Prize—the UAE's flagship sustainability initiative—and the Sino-International Entrepreneurs Federation (SIEF), the Forum underscored the country's growing global influence in driving climate-forward cooperation and innovation.
