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Forbes Middle East has named Agility, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, as one of the region’s topleaders in sustainability for the second consecutive year.

Energy sector leaders and officials in the UAE emphasised that World Energy Day serves as a call for collective action and global cooperation, while also providing an opportunity to celebrate the nation's achievements in the energy sector.

As part of its ongoing efforts to engage customers and society in achieving sustainable development, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its annual campaign to promote World Energy Day, which is observed on 22 October each year. The initiative, approved by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was adopted by 54 countries, alongside the United Nations, the Arab League and the African Union, during World Energy Forum in 2012 in Dubai.

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed a cluster of agreements with key industry leaders and sustainability platforms to significantly bolster the services available through its recently-launched Sustainability Hub.

In a major stride toward eco-friendly urban transportation, DIFC Innovation Hub has granted a license to Dubai's first fully electric cab service, Noor Ride. This all-electric service is reshaping the way daily commuters experience transportation in Dubai, offering a luxurious yet affordable alternative to traditional cab services. Noor Ride’s fleet of high-end electric vehicles (EVs) is powered by a commitment to fixed pricing, exceptional service, and environmental sustainability.

DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed a cluster of agreements with key industry leaders and sustainability platforms to significantly bolster the services available through its recently-launched Sustainability Hub.

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.'

The Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) is spotlighting some of its most innovative initiatives in the fields of environmental technology and renewable energy, through its participation in GITEX Technology Week 2024.