Go Green

VFS Global today announced that it is joining the landmark greening initiative led by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as Dubai’s iconic flame trees once again bring vibrant hues of red and orange to the city. Inspired by the Crown Prince’s vision, this initiative reflects Dubai’s continued focus on sustainability, urban beautification, and enhancing quality of life for all residents. The effort forms part of a broader movement to further strengthen the city’s green infrastructure and environmental resilience. HH Sheikh Hamdan celebrated the flame tree as a symbol of Dubai, ‘a city full of life and beauty’ and directed the expansion of flame tree planting across the emirate along with the distribution of seedlings to residents for plantation in their homes and farms.

ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Allied Biofuels Holding, based in Abu Dhabi, to explore the offtake and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Electro-synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) across local, regional, and international markets.

Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, met with Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, to discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the United Nations across energy, sustainability, and water-related priorities.

Al-Futtaim Volvo has reinforced its commitment to the renowned Swedish premium automotive brand as well as customers with the opening of its largest flagship showroom to date on Sheikh Zayed Road, setting a new benchmark for premium automotive retail in the UAE.

Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan has called for stronger collaboration and integrated sustainability frameworks to accelerate global climate action.

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) proudly concluded the 21st Cycle of the Environmental Drawing Competition (EDC) and the 3rd Cycle of Art from Waste (AfW) Competition with a distinguished awarding ceremony held at The Ismaili Centre Dubai. The event brought together students, educators, dignitaries, corporate representatives, jury members and families to celebrate the remarkable creativity and environmental awareness demonstrated by young participants from across the nation.

Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), has said that the UAE has become an important global actor in advancing renewable energy and international energy cooperation. This has been achieved through major investments in solar, storage technologies and energy infrastructure, the UAE has shown that energy-producing nations can help advance the energy transition globally.

The UAE has reinforced its position as a leading regional hub for the transition toward sustainable mobility after ranking first in the Middle East for electric vehicle (EV) sales for the second consecutive year, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2026 report.

The Circular Packaging Association (CPA) said packaging waste accounts for between 14 percent and 20 percent of total municipal waste in the region, noting that converting packaging waste into an economic resource could generate savings of up to AED1 billion annually for the UAE economy, while supporting emissions reduction and enhancing the use of recyclable materials.

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, has announced four conservation initiatives for 2026 under IMPACT by Miral, A strategic platform for funding and delivering meaningful social and environmental impact across Abu Dhabi.