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Dubai: The Dubai International Boat Show 2023 concluded recently at Dubai Harbour, after showcasing the latest sustainable innovations and advancements in the yachting industry. The 29th edition of the show saw prominent yacht manufacturers accelerate efforts to promote environmental sustainability, in line with the increasing demand for greener yachts and an industry-wide movement towards protecting […]

Dubai: The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has commenced trials of the Skywell electric vehicle as part of its limo service. The move stems from its commitment to realise the roadmap charted by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for migrating to emission-free public transport means in the emirate by 2050. As part of a […]

Dubai: Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, emphasized the importance of collaboration, data sharing and investment in achieving global solutions for promoting water sustainability in an interactive dialogue and side sessions at the United Nations in New York. The UN 2023 Water Conference, which ran from March […]

New York: Glaciers are “critical to all life on Earth”, the UN chief reminded the UN 2023 Water Conference warning that unless the rise in sea level due to global warming is reversed, “the consequences will be catastrophic.” Secretary-General António Guterres told a conference side event dedicated to the issue of preserving the world’s glaciers […]

Dubai: Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of UAE Food Bank, the UAE Food Bank has initiated a campaign […]

New York: A major UN report from the authoritative UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), outlines the many options that can be taken now, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to human-caused climate change. The study, “Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report”, released following a week-long IPCC session in Interlaken, brings into sharp focus […]

Bejing: A group of Chinese material scientists created a biodegradable and recyclable form of glass with a minimal environmental footprint, which may contribute to the sustainable economy if commercialised in the future. According to the Chinese News Agency, Xinhua, Glass is essential to human life, but the widespread use of non-biodegradable glass that cannot be […]

Houston: Four years after the UAE observed the Year of Tolerance, the designated president of the COP28 climate summit has asked his detractors to come together in collective efforts to make the world more sustainable. Dr. Sultan al-Jaber on Monday urged the energy industry to join the fight against climate change, borrowing a famous line […]

Dubai: Al Ain Water launched its new water bottle, which is made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) at Gulfood 2023. This new 100% rPET bottle is the first to be locally produced by a UAE brand. Also, read – Dubai Can initiative reduces the use of over 7 million single-use plastic bottles PET is a highly […]

Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability movement launched on February 15, 2022, has successfully reduced the use of an equivalent of more than 7 million 500 ml single-use plastic water bottles in its first year. The exceptional success of the initiative is reflected in the fact that Dubai Can has been widely adopted in the […]

UAE: It was a sea of fitness enthusiasts and multi-ethnic communities who came together to walk and spread awareness about sustainability in Dubai and Al Ain. Organised by Lulu Group for the 7th year Lulu Walkathon was held at Safa Park in Dubai and Kuwaitat in Al Ain in association with various govt agencies and […]