Go Green

A technical team from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has observed comprehensive field tests on consortia competing in the 4th Edition of the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025, which offers a total prize pool of USD $3 million. The trials were conducted across four cities in China, using real-world road environments to evaluate their technologies.

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), has concluded its flagship "Farming in Schools" initiative, a community-driven educational programme aimed at nurturing a new generation of sustainability champions.

Journey to Net Zero – UAE 2025, the fourth edition of the UAE’s premier climate action conference, will be held on 27th September 2025 at Kempinski Central, Downtown Dubai. Organised by KT Events, this high-impact business forum is built around the powerful theme “Local Action, Global Impact”, spotlighting the UAE’s leadership in translating bold sustainability commitments into measurable, sector-wide outcomes.

As part of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) strategy, Masdar City has begun testing level 4 autonomous vehicles (AV) in the city, in partnership with smart mobility provider Solutions+, a Mubadala company. The initiative, overseen by the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), has involved the registration, testing and operational approval of autonomous vehicles, ensuring safety, compliance and alignment with Abu Dhabi’s broader vision for smart mobility.

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In a pioneering move towards sustainability and smarter mobility, Emirates Driving Company (EDC) has officially launched “Green Drive”, the UAE’s first Eco-Friendly driving training initiative, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi-based climate-tech company CarbonSifr.

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the UAE for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of the PureHealth group, has today announced its collaboration with global biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, to launch the 'Pure Air Solution' (PAS) initiative.

The Emirates Group’s efforts to align with this year’s UN call to end plastic pollution were on display at its ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight’ event, its annual sustainability showcase.

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has been awarded the prestigious LEED Gold certificate for sustainable buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the world’s most widely used green building rating system. This recognition highlights EAD’s outstanding efforts in implementing energy efficiency systems, environmental stewardship and its strong commitment to sustainability in the management of the Plant Genetic Resources Centre building in Al Ain.

The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) hosted the 12th session of its Rain Enhancement Hub Webinar Series under the theme: “Design and Testing of Natural Substance Flare Packaging for Cold Cloud Seeding.”