Riyadh: Dar Al Arkan has launched the first 3D Construction Printed (3DCP) two-story, 9.9-meter high villa in the Kingdom in Shams Al Riyadh residential development. Using 3CDP technology is the first of its kind achievement in the region since it accelerates the speed of construction while enhancing safety and reducing wastage and errors. Dar Al Arkan […]
London: European Union lawmakers have reached a political agreement on stricter CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans to move towards zero-emission mobility. The legislation will effectively ban the production of new combustion engine cars and vans from 2035, pushing the countries towards a fully electric future. The key requirements are that, by 2030, […]
Sydney: An emerging “insect apocalypse” will have radical effects on the environment and humankind, an Australian scientist has warned. An international study on the future of insects under climate change scenarios has found the loss of insects will drastically reduce the ability of humankind to build a sustainable future. Co-author William Laurance, of James Cook […]
Abu Dhabi: As part of its vision for a single-use product-free government, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) recently held a workshop with 60 government organisations to discuss the implementation of the Guide entitled: Becoming Free of Single-Use Products: A Guide for Abu Dhabi Government. This follows the launch of the single-use plastic bag […]
Dubai: For many in the UAE, 2022 represents a year marked by optimism. Nearly all participants (97%) felt that things in the UAE are heading in the right direction, well above the more pessimistic global average of 46%. Survey participants rated the UAE government highly for its ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance, in sharp […]
Dubai: Expo City Dubai is finally open, there are many ways to commute to the site, and we’ve listed a few to get you started. By metro or taxi The fastest and most sustainable way to travel here. The Dubai Metro Red Line takes you from various locations in the city to the Expo 2020 […]
Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) revealed that the UAE ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2022, issued by Economist Impact, compared to the third place in the region for the year 2021. According to the index, the UAE ranked […]
Dubai: His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the commencement of e-scooters operations in 11 new residential areas from the start of 2023. As such, the total number of districts in which e-scooters are permitted to operate increases to 21, and the total […]
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced that it is conducting the UAE’s largest-ever youth survey on climate change ahead of its participation in COP27. The Survey which is targeting 10,000 young people aged 15-29 across the seven Emirates, will measure their sentiments and views on the most pressing environmental issues and […]
Dubai: Evermore’s flagship boutique is now open in the new Deira gold souk extension in Dubai. A joint venture between well-known UAE-based jewellery brand Siroya and New York-based ALTR created diamonds, a world leader in high-quality lab-grown diamonds, Evermore promises diamonds twice as big for a lot less pricewise so more size, sparkle and shine than customers […]
Dubai: The Dubai Police General Command has added to its fleet of luxury patrol cars the first electric SUV vehicle, Hongqi E-HS9, from ONEROAD Automotive Company. Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs, announced the official launch of the Hongqi E-HS9 from Mrs Jojo Zhang ChengLing, Executive Vice President […]
