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UAE's Crysp Farms, the world's only business that provides turnkey vertical farming for the hospitality industry, has announced a strategic partnership with agritech veteran Alesca Technologies to deploy 500 modular vertical farms over the next five years across the Middle East. The partnership will significantly improve the efficiency of vertical farming, while providing more than 130 varieties of fresh produce year-round for Crysp's corporate clients.

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and China’s Silk Road Fund (SRF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential co-investment opportunities in renewable energy projects in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, primarily in the developing world and global south.

Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled IONIQ 9, a three-row, all-electric SUV with expansive interior space that fuses cutting-edge design and innovative electric vehicle (EV) technology.

Unilever has long been committed to sustainable action, implementing initiatives such as regenerative farming, using renewable energy and recovering waste heat in its operations and reformulating its products and moving to recycledpackaging to offer consumers more sustainable products.

Virgio, the revolutionary sustainable fashion brand from India, is making waves in Dubai by offering environmentally friendly, stylish, and affordable clothing. The brand, known for its commitment to green initiatives and PETA certification, is now available online in Dubai, with an exclusive pop-up experience at the Ripe Market in Dubai on November 23 and 24, 2024.

The International Code Council (ICC) is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Big 5 Global, Dubai’s premier construction trade event, taking place from 26th – 29th November. The event attracts thousands of industry professionals from around the globe, making it a key platform for driving discussion on building safety, sustainability, and resilience.

A press event was held at The Barnyard restaurant in Dubai as part of the "EU Organic Food – Good Choice" informational and promotional campaign, co-funded by the European Union.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank P.J.S.C. ('ADCB') has achieved an upgrade in its MSCI environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating to "AA" from "A", reflecting the Bank's progress in sustainable finance initiatives, ESG due diligence, industry leading data privacy management and security, as well as business ethics practices. The upgrade places ADCB in the MSCI 'industry leader' category for managing ESG risks and opportunities.

Shangri-La Dubai is spreading holiday cheer with its new, sustainably crafted advent calendar, designed to make the countdown to Christmas an enchanting experience. Perfect for gifting to loved ones or adding a touch of festive magic to your home, the Shangri-La advent calendar combines holiday joy with eco-conscious luxury.

The Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released its annual global sustainability report, which looks at the state of sustainability in the built environment across the world. The report included key insights into the Middle East and Africa, which indicated the rising importance of sustainable property in the region.