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Month: <span>October 2024</span>
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully concluded Sustainability Week 2024 with the participation of 526 representatives of the business community. The annual initiative featured a series of events exploring the role of digitisation and artificial intelligence in the development of sustainable business practices.
Emirates Green Building Council (EGBC) has launched their Sustainability Lounge, a co-working space for members dedicated to advancing sustainable building practices. The lounge was inaugurated by Cristina Gamboa, CEO of the World Green Building Council, and Khaled Bushnaq, Chairman of EmiratesGBC, who showcased their innovative approaches to sustainability.
eJaby, the innovative homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has officially launched in the UAE, marking the next major step in transforming the e-commerce market supply chain in the region. Poised to tackle overstock due to factors like shelf life or inventory surplus, as well as sustainability challenges in the UAE’s dynamic market, the eJaby platform connects consumers directly with premium-quality overstock products, creating a win-win scenario for conscious consumers, suppliers and the environment.
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), held a meeting with Paul Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Airports, to explore avenues of co-operation in promoting sustainability and clean energy solutions for the aviation sector in Dubai. During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to the UAE's vision for a sustainable future and discussed the integration of renewable and clean energy sources into Dubai Airports’ operations.
Sharjah Sustainable City – the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers,partnered with UAE-based Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)to raise awareness about breast cancer among residents and beyond.
As sustainability takes centre stage in the Middle East and the global fashion industry, Brands For Less Group, the leading off-price retailer, is playing a pivotal role in reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible initiatives. With eco-conscious consumers on the rise, the off-price business model offers a solution for both retailers and customers to engage in more sustainable shopping practices.
In a world where sustainability is more integral than ever, Purunity (the “Company”), a leading provider of advanced water and air purification systems, continues to strengthen its presence in the Gulf. Purunity offers eco-friendly solutions that reduce reliance on single-use plastics, along with an innovative technology supporting households and businesses in adopting sustainable water and air care practices. As part of its mission to foster environmental consciousness and healthy living, Purunity actively supports environmental efforts, participating in initiatives such as tree-planting events that help restore natural ecosystems.