Swiss International School Dubai, based in Al Jadaf, has now tied up with Thaely shoes, to offer pupils special sneakers, ethically made of recycled materials as part of the school uniform. Ruth Burke, School Principal and CEO, says, “It’s fantastic to find a cool, local brand – created by a young student – which is sustainable and […]
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been named ‘Environmental Airline of the Year 2022’ in the annual Airline Rating awards. The ranking recognises Etihad’s industry-leading strategy to improve aviation sustainability for both the airline itself and the entire industry. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change chose the UAE as […]
Abu Dhabi: It is the responsibility of everyone to protect the environment, Umm Al Emarat Park wants to share some ways to help you be more sustainable in your everyday life. In line with the UAE’s efforts for a sustainable community, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) is constantly working to move the country toward the path of […]
Meet the Shine Turbine that can easily fit in a backpack and is about the same size as a water bottle. It was created by the Canadian start-up Aurea Technologies and can generate power in soft breezes from 13kph up to stronger winds of 45 kph. It weighs just 1.3 kilograms, inside it, there is […]
A Ain: The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) will host a research debate on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inviting teams from each university in the UAE to its campus in Al Ain during the period October 24 – 27, 2022. The event serves the university’s role in providing evidence-based research to the […]
After 12 months of detailed planning, designing and assembling, the world’s largest water station has been launched by Bluewater to help hydrate the 290,000 golf fans expected to attend The 150th Open, golf’s oldest and most international major championship, in St Andrews – the Home of Golf – in Scotland. Measuring a staggering 16 meters […]
New York: Marking the first day of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Women’s EURO 2022, the United Nations (UN) launched Football for the Goals, a new initiative by the Organisation that provides a platform for the global football community to engage with and advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. UEFA, which unveiled in […]
Gothenburg: Polestar has announced that the world premiere of its next car, the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV, will be in October 2022. Polestar 3 is the company’s first SUV. The launch of the car marks Polestar’s entrance into one of the highest margin and growth segments in the automotive industry, particularly in the United States. Polestar 3 will, over time, offer autonomous […]
Dubai: talabat and Motoboy Delivery Services (Motoboy) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pilot electric delivery bikes in Dubai. The pilot is aimed at the performance of electric bikes in real-world delivery scenarios. Through the MOU and initial pilot, talabat is exploring alternative delivery solutions, highlighting its commitment and ambition […]
As the country continues on its mission to tackle single-use plastic with initiatives, tariffs, etc, Team Brew spoke to Abdul Jebbar PB, Group Managing Director, Hotpack Global about the options for plastic bag users and company policies towards the environment. Q: What are your views on the ban on one-time-use plastic? A: The ban is […]
Dubai: Dubai has begun its 25 fils tariff on plastic bags to encourage the use of reusable products. The charge that came into effect today is part of a wider initiative to protect the environment and reduce waste. This is also aimed at phasing the disposable bags out in two years. UAE, a major oil […]
