The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has officially launched an integrated system aimed at managing and monitoring waste management activities throughout the emirate. This initiative is designed to improve oversight and efficiency in waste management practices across various sectors. Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office The new system will provide a structured approach to inspect...
The Saudi Investment Recycling Company (SIRC), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US-based EIG Management Company, LLC. This agreement aims to foster collaboration in investment and diversify funding sources for the development and operation of infrastructure projects linked to...
Dubai is set to close all of its landfills within two years, as confirmed by the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality. This decision accelerates the previous timeline, which aimed for a 2030 deadline, in response to the city’s evolving waste management strategies. Currently, the Waste-to-Energy Centre located in the Warsan district processes approximately...
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) recently hosted the third edition of the UAE Robotics Competition, which was organized in collaboration with Dubai Future Labs, Khalifa University, and the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai. The event took place on April 11, 2025, and aimed to foster innovation in robotics. A total of 111 students...
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has granted a new licence to the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), enabling it to search nationwide for suitable locations to dispose of low-level nuclear waste. This move, announced during a press briefing highlighting FANR’s achievements in 2024 and plans for 2025, is part of the UAE’s...
Dubai has achieved the title of the world’s cleanest city for the fifth consecutive year, as reported in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) by the Institute for Urban Strategies at Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation. This accolade reflects the emirate’s dedication to sustainable urban development and its ambition to set a global example for future...