Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that the total production capacity of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park has increased to 3,860 megawatts (MW), using photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies.
Mleiha National Park has conducted an ecological assessment, recording the presence of 100+ distinct species within its protected desert landscape. These include 20+ bird species, 10+ reptile species, 11 mammal species, 39 insect and arachnid species, and 20+ native plant species solidifying Mleiha's position as one of the most ecologically rich and diverse environments in the Arabian Peninsula.
Arada has released its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, detailing the company’s impact and achievements across its project and brand portfolio in 2024 and highlights of ESG related initiatives since the company’s inception in 2017.The report was unveiled today at ‘Sustainability First’, a thought leadership forum held in partnership with Knight Frankat the Terra Auditorium in Expo City Dubai. The first in a series of similar events, Sustainability First was attended by industry leaders who focused on exploring strategies for Net Zero, sustainable investments and ESG-linked financing.
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.
