DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the General HQ of Dubai Police have announced the start of the operation of electric scooters on permitted cycling tracks in 10 districts across Dubai starting April 13, 2022. The step is taken in line with Resolution Number 13 for 2022, endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan […]
A man from France has decided to dedicate most of the $217 million (AED797 m) lottery jackpot winnings to a nature foundation he created. The gentleman, nicknamed “Guy” by the French lottery group Françaises des Jeux (FDJ), won the sum back in December 2020. During that time, the jackpot was the largest in the history […]
DUBAI: RTA has announced via their social media channels that they’ve started trials of electric buses in Dubai. The new route goes all the way from La Mer to Al Sufouh with various stops along the way. Source: RTA Website
DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (13) of 2022 regulating the use of bicycles and electric bikes and scooters in Dubai. The Resolution supports Dubai’s efforts to transform itself into a bicycle-friendly city and promote environmentally […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD) has rescued over 200 sea turtles since the start of the new year. EAD’s commendable efforts have been supported by their Wildlife Rescue Programme partner and the largest aquarium in the Middle East, The National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi (TNA). Ahmed Al Hashmi, Executive Director, Terrestrial […]
The waste heat from the new data centers will be routed to local homes and businesses as hot water. Microsoft’s new data centers will aid with the heating of homes in Finland according to reports. Microsoft will create data centers in collaboration with state-owned energy company Fortum that will not only be fueled by 100% […]
DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance honoured the winners of the 25th edition of Dubai International Best […]
DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recorded savings of 329 megawatts (MW) in electricity consumption in the Emirate during Earth Hour 2022, equivalent to a reduction of 132 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. These savings are 13% higher than the 291 MW savings recorded during Earth Hour 2021. This year’s savings are the biggest […]
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has launched a set of green building codes to help save energy and water recently at the Expo 2020 Dubai’s Water Week. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, introduced the list of terms, conditions and specs that government buildings and organisations are encouraged to uphold in […]
At Expo 2020 Dubai, the Swiss Pavilion marked the end of Water Month with a panel discussion on Youth Engagement for a Water Secure World, organized by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The event featured insights from Soraya Kohler, Moderator and Project Manager of the Global Programme Water, who was interviewed by […]
DUBAI: Almost 50% of women living in the United Arab Emirates plan to take on more sustainable initiatives, according to a major study released that canvassed how environmentally conscious UAE residents are and how important it is for them to lead a sustainable lifestyle. With a region-wide drive towards a greener future, environmentally friendly lifestyle […]
