Dubai, a global green leader in sustainable urban development, has revolutionised the way urban centres are designed, built and operated. It has been driven by its commitment to excellence and innovation in the construction sector. With visionary projects pushing the boundaries of possibility, the emirate has not only created architectural marvels but also set new […]
The skull of a gigantic sea reptile, a pliosaur, also known as the “Underwater T-Rex” has been discovered. Despite being about 150 million years old, it’s mostly intact. In the cliffs of Dorset, a chilling 6-foot-long skull has been unearthed, revealing the remains of what scientists are calling an “underwater T-Rex” This astonishing discovery dates […]
A commitment to plant 10 billion trees and rehabilitate 40 million hectares of land to restore Saudi Arabia’s natural greenery. Planting 10 billion trees across Saudi Arabia is equivalent to rehabilitating 40 million hectares of degraded land. This whole-of-society effort will help to restore vital ecological functions, improve air quality, reduce sandstorms, and much more. […]
Dubai: Dubai Airports, the operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), has announced the successful achievement of a 60% reduction in waste sent to landfills from DXB. This achievement marks a significant leap in Dubai Airports’ broader sustainability goal to reduce DXB’s carbon footprint, while setting an industry standard and inspiring its […]
Dubai: Giving a boost to the UAE’s push to improve air quality in the country, Goumbook, a leading social enterprise accelerating Sustainability and Climate Action in the UAE and beyond, together with Sanofi, has launched Take a Breath, a UAE-wide initiative aimed at raising awareness of indoor air quality and empowering individuals and organisations to […]
A student team from GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai, and an educator from Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi, are among the top finalists in the prestigious global climate competition that received entries from 43 countries. Oxford/Abu Dhabi: In a global competition for students and educators that saw hundreds of entries from 43 countries, […]
Abu Dhabi: e& has announced the introduction of an eco-friendly Green SIM Card initiative for its UAE customers in the run-up to the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP28) in Dubai. As the Principal Technology Partner of the event, sustainability remains a key factor in e&’s overall mission to meet its […]
Abu Dhabi: Climate innovators and those curious to learn more about climate action can now book a free Green Zone Day Pass to visit COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai from 3-12 December. Visit http://cop28.com/tickets to secure your spot and book your Green Zone Day Pass now. Visitor hours for the Green Zone hubs are […]
Dulsco Environmental initiative supports UAE’s 100 million mangroves pledge Dubai: Dulsco Group has reinforced its commitment to spearheading and supporting environmental initiatives by bringing together 100 team members from its portfolio of businesses to plant 300 mangrove trees to help in the fight against climate change. Part of Dulsco Group’s sustainability agenda in the run […]
Abu Dhabi: The COP28 Presidency strongly encourages all attendees to use the Dubai Metro throughout the two-week conference, running from 30 November – 12 December, for faster and more sustainable travel. The Dubai Metro’s Red Line conveniently connects Dubai International Airport, major hotels, and prominent tourist attractions in the city, extending from the heart of […]
If you thought the beach was just for catching waves and soaking up the sun, think again! In a bizarre twist of events, beachgoers were left wide-eyed as the ‘world’s most dangerous bird’ decided to swap its usual turf for a refreshing dip in the ocean. Beachgoers noticed a creature swimming toward the Bingil Bay […]
