Forbes Middle East's Sustainability Leaders Summit 2024 featured a spectacular sustainable fashion, showcasing the remarkable talents of the region's top designers who are making efforts to use environmentally-friendly materials and practices in their designs. The dazzling runway display amazed the captive audience and emphasized the pressing need for eco-conscious practices within the fashion industry.
HE Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has recognized sustainability leaders making significant strides in environmental stewardship and social responsibility in the region. This acknowledgment followed the conclusion of Forbes Middle East's second annual Sustainability Leaders Summit, held on October 17-18, at the Marina Hall, ADNEC Center, Abu Dhabi, under the theme 'Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow.'
Revolving around the theme of Shaping a Sustainable Tomorrow, the second edition of the Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit - chaired by H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade for the UAE - is taking place at ADNEC Center Abu Dhabi on 17 and 18 October.
UAE residents have very high expectations for businesses to act responsibly on Environmental, Social and Governance issues, a landmark survey has revealed. Of those asked, 90% of [...]
Aramex (DFM: ARMX), a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has signed a strategic collaboration with The Surpluss, MENAs’ leading digital sustainability exchange for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to tackle and capitalize on excess business assets, materials, and space.
The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA), at GITEX 2024, which runs from 14th to 18th October at Dubai World Trade Center. The MoU promotes sustainable practices across sectors, preserve biodiversity, and expands natural reserves and green spaces in the emirate.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued the first two Independent Charge Point Operator (CPO) licences for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Dubai to Tesla and UAEV. This milestone falls under DEWA’s newly launched comprehensive Regulatory and Licensing Framework for the development and operation of EV charging infrastructure in the Emirate of Dubai. The framework is designed to address current and future needs and represents a significant step towards supporting green mobility and achieving Dubai’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It promotes the resilient development of infrastructure to accommodate the growing demand for EVs, while ensuring a seamless and safe experience for users.
