The UAE-UK Business Council hosted its 20th Plenary Meeting in Abu Dhabi, co-chaired by Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State, and Lord Udny-Lister.

The inaugural RAK Energy Summit, to be held on October 4-5, will feature experts from the energy sector in the UAE and globally for discussions on the challenges and opportunities the world faces as it moves to cut carbon emissions.

The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS) saw a large turnout of visitors in its 24th edition.

UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei said that the start-up of Unit 3 of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant contributes to achieving one of the most important objectives of the country's vision and strategy for the energy sector.

The eighth World Green Economy Summit (WGES) will explore ways to improve global food security, sustainability of the food systems and the contribution of the agriculture and food production sectors to achieve a net zero future.

A UAE economic delegation led by Minister of State Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh visited Tbilisi, Georgia.

Winning firms are exploring innovative alternatives, guided by a strong sense of purpose and a flexible strategy. Disruption doesn’t demolish ESG ambitions. It fortifies them, add François Faelli, Global Managing Partner of ESG, Bain & Company and Akram Alami, Partner, Bain & Company Middle East.

It is a wake-up call that warns of a bigger disaster in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi if quick steps aren't taken to deal with heavy rainfalls, Dake Rechsand CEO tells TRENDS.

'Eco-friendly travelers' are gradually putting pressure on hospitality businesses in the Gulf region to incorporate green concepts and sustainability practices into service delivery.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) smart services have helped customers raise the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption and reduce waste and leakages.

As the Gulf country sets aside about US$163bn to achieve zero-emission, the number of enterprises focusing on renewable energy is growing, Simon Birkebaek of BCG tells TRENDS.

The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving sustainability best practices and encouraging the adoption of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) across the emirate’s industrial sector. EWEC will collaborate with ADDED through the...

From pre-owned cars to electric vehicles, a number of trends are driving the growth of the automobile sector in countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The campaign reportedly supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.

The best brands take a cross-functional approach, embedding sustainability within divisions and business units while linking incentives to sustainability targets. These companies treat sustainability as if it were any other business process, Fabre adds.

While 44 percent of UAE residents want to retire from their jobs before they turn 55, most of them have not come up with any financial plan for their lives after retirement.

The IMF plans to raise at least $45 billion for a new trust to help ‘low-income and vulnerable middle-income countries’.

The Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) in Dubai and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have opened the Digital Business Hub.

It is hard to balance sustainable developments and what people want in the market, especially when it comes to pricing, Zazen One CEO Madhav Dar tells TRENDS.

The Kingdom's startup Red Sea Farms woos regional and global investors with a technology that grows crops without using freshwater in humidity-controlled greenhouses.

The new initiatives are expected to support environmental and water sustainability in accordance with the Saudi Vision 2030.

The Dubai Academic Health Corporation has agreed on four bases as a part of its strategic plans and future goals. The bases include Care: to set the global standard for evidence-based patient care and outcomes; Learning: to deliver transformative education and a future-ready workforce. The other two bases cover Discovery:...

The 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize has been awarded to 10 winners who have contributed towards achieving sustainable development in their communities. The award ceremony coincided with the start of the 2022 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) on Monday. Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who gave away the...

The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit, hosted by Masdar, will take place virtually on Monday, 17th January. The Summit will take place between 1:00pm – 9:00pm GST, and will convene more than 80 global leaders, including heads of state.

The expert opinion comes as Riyadh hosts the International Mining Conference, the largest of its kind in the Middle East from January 11 to 13.

What makes Dubai a tourist hub and an essential market for sustainable surfing is the region’s proximity to the sea? Okahina Wave's CEO Laurent Hequily has answers.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia seem poised to see their respective fashion sectors double their revenues in the near future.

SB Group founder and CEO Sanjeevv Bhatia says the hotel industry can no longer ignore net-zero goals.

Iraq’s general budget for 2022 will focus on implementing a set of investment projects in line with diversifying economy and achieving sustainability.

Al Bayader International, for example, has set up solar farms to offset energy costs and build sustainability, says Founder and CEO Nidal Haddad.

Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA) and Doha Venture Capital (DVC) have signed an agreement with Aspiration to expand access to sustainability services in the region.

"During the pandemic, e-commerce grew in popularity since it was the most viable — or only — choice at the time. But, as meteoric commerce's rise continues, shoppers — notably in the fashion-lifestyle area — are returning to physical stores in growing numbers," said Shehbaz Shaikh, chief retail officer of...

High fashion can be detrimental to the environment because of its large carbon footprint.

A sustainability-focused company strategy boosts brand value and efficiency, matches customer demands, attracts top personnel, and opens new doors.

With the retail sector rebounding in the UAE, Cyrille Fabre, a partner and director with the Middle East arm of Bain & Company, highlights what’s fueling the growth.

Jordan’s Minister of Agriculture had a meeting with a World Bank official and a minister of Ukraine.

The project, which covers 7.2 million square feet of land in Al Rahmaniyah area, builds on the concept of future cities and urban planning, says SSC CEO Yousif Ahmed Al-Mutawa

The announcement came on Sunday, October 24, a day after Saudi Arabia announced the exact same goal.

The kingdom’s goal is to support small farmers, develop rural agriculture and assist the local development of the food product manufacturing sector, says expert.

Mobily will recycle old and discarded Ericsson devices.

Etihad Airways has raised $1.2 billion in what is the first sustainability-linked loan tied to ESG targets in global aviation.

Gulf International Bank (GIB) said on Sunday that it has closed a $625 million sustainability-linked syndicated loan (SLL), making it the first Bahrain-headquartered bank and the first majority Saudi-owned bank to close such a facility. The bank said the deal was substantially oversubscribed with commitments exceeding the initial facility amount...

The memorable landmark was conceived as a minimalistic prism that rises from the ground towards the sky, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's unlimited ambitions.

Expo 2020 Dubai boasts some unique pavilions. Here’s a look at the most engaging among them.

The two countries also reviewed bilateral partnership and cooperation in confronting the Covid-19 pandemic.

This cooperation builds on a 2017 MoU between Honeywell and Aramco to explore the benefits of Honeywell's Industrial Internet of Things offering.

The bank will make the investment over the next two years.

The equity investment was reportedly a part of Interstellar Lab's latest $3-million seed round.

Aramco, with this partnership, will focus on driving sustainability in the region through digital transformation.

The new program will build the capabilities of entrepreneurs.