
Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM), and [...]
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has said that DEWA made a significant achievement in improving electricity and water production efficiency in 2024, with a 43.61% increase compared to 2006. This equates to a cumulative reduction of 104 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions between 2006 and 2024, equivalent to planting 527 million trees to absorb this amount of CO2. Al Tayer noted that this improvement in electricity and water production efficiency contributed to DEWA's achievement of substantial financial savings.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a virtual workshop on sustainability reports. The online session highlighted the important role played by sustainability reporting in enhancing transparency surrounding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards for investors, consumers, and regulatory bodies.
The Middle East, covering almost 7.3 million km2 and with an estimated population of more than 500 million, is one of the world’s key regions. Yet it is also fraught with challenges. On top of the armed conflicts in some areas which are impacting the World Bank’s growth forecasts, there is also a rise in temperatures triggered by climate change which, in the last decade alone, has almost doubled the global average: 0.45º C compared to 0.27º C, respectively.
Dubai’s real estate market has long been a beacon for global investors, expatriates, and locals alike. In 2025, the demand for properties in Dubai is reaching new heights, driven by a blend of economic growth, lifestyle offerings, and evolving living trends. As the city continues to evolve into a global business and tourism hub, the appeal of renting property in Dubai remains stronger than ever.
OMBAI, Dubai’s go-to destination for high-quality, handcrafted furniture and décor, is shaking up the design scene with an exciting new collection that includes an exclusive partnership with Sungai Design. This marks a major milestone in sustainable living, as OMBAI becomes the first distributor in the Middle East to showcase Sungai Design’s stunning furniture, crafted from recycled plastic collected from Indonesian rivers by its sister NGO, Sungai Watch.
The Role of AI in UAE’s Green Revolution: Unlocking Marketing Opportunities
While the UAE has shown its interest in sustainability initiatives, with its ambitious plans for a greener future, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already playing an important role in safeguarding the promises of this green revolution-from optimizing energy to sustainable urban development. Adding to the above, AI also opens up new marketing channels to companies that align their visions with the green vision of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, announced today an agreement with Endesa S.A. to acquire a 49.99 percent stake in four solar plants in Spain, with a total capacity of 446 megawatts (MW). The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions, would see Masdar invest €184 million for the stake in the assets, which have an enterprise value of €368 million.