Green News

World’s largest solar-powered data centre opens in Dubai

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council inaugurated the green data centre of Data Hub Integrated Solutions LLC (Moro Hub), a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Recognised as the world’s largest solar-powered […]

Meet Humboldt penguins at Al Ain Zoo

Al Ain: Al Ain Zoo welcomes visitors to enjoy an interactive experience with penguins. The Zoo is making all efforts to innovate and diversify experiences to keep visitors entertained while giving them the opportunity to learn about wildlife conservation. The penguin feeding experience is divided into two parts: the first involves visitors feeding the endangered […]

UAE to set up region’s first food-grade plastic recycling facility

The move is in line with net-zero drive and circular economy principles Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) issued a ministerial decision on regulating the trade of recycled plastic water bottles in line with top public health and food safety standards. Announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023, the new […]

UAE President announces 2023 as the year of sustainability

UAE: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announces that 2023 is the #YearofSustainability with the following statement: “Effective climate action requires a shared vision and collective will. As the host of #COP28, we are committed to fulfilling our role as a global convener and will continue to support action and innovation […]

Eco-friendly fashion designer Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe

USA: Miss USA R’Bonney Gabriel was officially named Miss Universe 2022 recently after a gruelling competition at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in Louisiana. Gabriel, 28, beat out runner-up Miss Venezuela Amanda Dudamel and second runner-up Miss Dominican Republic Andreína Martínez for the coveted prize. Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu presented Gabriel with her crown […]

UAE to ban single-use shopping bags from January 2024

Dubai: The focus on Earth’s well-being is set to be on the agenda in the UAE as single-use shopping bags are to be banned. Following several other countries that are already no longer dishing out plastic bags to consumers, the UAE will ban the production and circulation of single-use plastic shopping bags. The use of […]

Ras Al Khaimah records its highest number of visitors in 2022, welcomed over 1.13M visitors

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) announces its highest-ever annual visitor numbers, with the Emirate welcoming over 1.13M overnight arrivals in 2022, a total increase of 15.6% vs 2021. The results exceed pre-pandemic levels indicating recovery and resilience in a volatile year. Despite geopolitical and economic challenges, Ras Al Khaimah has […]

Sustainability took centre stage at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2022

Sharjah: Sustainability was among the major topics highlighted at the sixth edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2022, and supported by the Sustainability and Innovation Zone powered by Sharjah Sustainable City. Held on December 17- 18 2022 and organized by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) under the theme “Where We Belong”, the event featured some of the […]

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