Earlier this year, President Sheikh Mohamed announced that 2025 will be designated as the Year of Community in the UAE. As part of this initiative, he introduced the “Hand in Hand” program, which is dedicated to building sustainable communities across the nation. The “Hand in Hand” initiative aims to foster collaboration among citizens, businesses, and...
EVIQ, a prominent player in Saudi Arabia’s electric vehicle infrastructure sector, has officially opened its first highway electric vehicle (EV) charging station at SASCO Aljazeera, located along the crucial Riyadh-Qassim highway. This launch represents a significant advancement in the regional effort to promote sustainable transportation in the Kingdom. The newly inaugurated charging station aims to...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ambitious plans to have half of the cars on its roads be electric by 2050. However, estimates from researchers at PwC suggest that by 2030, only 15% of vehicles in the country are expected to be electric. Heiko Seitz, the Global and Middle East eMobility leader at PwC Middle...
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recently held an international conference in Dubai that focused on green concrete and advancements in construction technology. Over 300 experts and researchers from 14 countries attended the two-day event, which emphasized sustainability in the concrete and construction sectors. The conference featured participation from various stakeholders including government representatives, university students,...
ROR Coffee Solutions, a specialty coffee provider based in the UAE, has announced a significant investment of AED30 million ($8.2 million) aimed at expanding its operations across the Middle East and Europe. This funding is part of the company’s strategy to enhance its market presence and innovation over the next five years. The investment will...
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), emphasized the significance of International Women’s Day in 2025, particularly in the context of community development in the United Arab Emirates. Under the theme “Hand in Hand,” he noted the increasing momentum of national initiatives aimed at enhancing women’s...
Dubai’s real estate sector is on a transformative path toward achieving a net-zero built environment by 2030. Key stakeholders, including developers, regulators, and investors, are aligning their efforts to make sustainability a central focus in the industry. Hisham El Assaad highlights that this shift is not just a trend but an operational necessity shaped by...
Abu Dhabi has recently inaugurated its first fully circular automatic water bottling facility, marking a significant advancement towards sustainable hospitality in the UAE. This initiative is a partnership between BE WTR, a Swiss-born sustainable water brand, and Rosewood Abu Dhabi. The launch event took place at Majlis by Pierre Hermé and featured key government officials,...
Abu Dhabi-based Tabreed, a prominent district cooling company, has successfully raised $700 million through its inaugural five-year green sukuk. This issuance marks the first under the company’s new $1.5 billion trust certificate issuance program. The sukuk will be listed and traded on the London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market. The issuance saw strong institutional demand,...
Dubai is poised to expand its iconic skyline with the introduction of the Ziggurat Pyramid, a mega-structure that will reach a height of 1,200 meters and cover approximately 0.88 square miles (about 2.3 square kilometers). This ambitious project aims to accommodate one million residents upon its completion. Originally announced in 2008, the Ziggurat Pyramid is...