Dubai Holding announced HyveGeo, a homegrown desert greening scale-up, as the winner of this year’s Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator 2025, alongside first runner-up Cycled Technologies and second runner-up CO2Wall. The announcement, revealed during the programme’s Demo Day at Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, reflects a philanthropic commitment to empowering transformative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future for the UAE and beyond.
L'Oréal Middle East hosts the L'Oréal For the Future Summit at its newly renovated Dubai office, bringing together government representatives, sustainability experts, retail partners and industry leaders. The Summit marks a decisive step in L'Oréal's journey from ambition to accountability in the fight against climate change, with a landmark announcement: the signing of the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. For L'Oréal Middle East, the UAE holds a unique place in the group's sustainability strategy. As home to the regional headquarters and a market at the forefront of the Gulf's green transformation, the UAE is where L'Oréal is piloting and scaling its key environmental initiatives – proving that sustainable beauty can be accessible, impactful and commercially viable.
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah honoured the winners and participants of the 14th edition of the Sharjah Sustainability Award 2025–2026 during a closing ceremony attended by representatives of government, academic, and educational institutions, members of the judging panels, and strategic partners. The event celebrated projects and initiatives that presented innovative solutions contributing to environmental sustainability and the promotion of sustainable development principles across the United Arab Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates is participating in the Bonn Climate Meetings with a clear strategic and implementation-focused approach. These meetings include the sixty-fourth session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which are taking place in Bonn, Germany from 8th to 18th June 2026.
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, has secured LEED Platinum Certification under the Operations & Maintenance Interiors category with an exceptional score of 95 out of 100 points. It positions du headquarters as the greenest workplace in the Middle East and the second-highest rated building globally in this category, underscoring the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
Dubai Holding announced HyveGeo, a homegrown desert greening scale-up, as the winner of this year's Innovate For Tomorrow Impact Accelerator 2025, alongside first runner-up Cycled Technologies and second runner-up CO2Wall. The announcement, revealed during the programme's Demo Day at Theatre of Digital Art, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, reflects a philanthropic commitment to empowering transformative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future for the UAE and beyond.
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest 'premium aluminium' producer in the world, has announced the winners of the latest edition of EGA Aluminium Design and Innovation Challenge, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Education. The initiative is designed to encourage young people across the UAE to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through innovation and creativity.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised a workshop in cooperation with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE). The session aimed to raise awareness of best practices in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and expand their adoption across the business community.
Dibba Al Hisn Municipality, represented by the Department of Agriculture and Parks, has launched a project to survey and number palm trees in the “Ideal City”. The initiative coincides with World Environment Day 2026 and aims to strengthen efforts to preserve plant resources and improve their management through the best sustainable practices.
