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AIQ, Beeah to boost AI-driven sustainability across industries

Published on May 15, 2023

AIQ, an Abu Dhabi-based company focused on driving the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered transformation of the energy sector, and Beeah Group, the region’s sustainability pioneer, have announced their collaboration to propel the UAE’s sustainability agenda forward in alignment with the government’s vision and COP28 goals. The agreement underscores AIQ and Beeah Group’s unwavering commitment to boosting […]

'ne'ma' diverts 908,145 kg of food from landfills during Ramadan for 'One Million Surplus Meals' initiative

Published on May 9, 2023

ne’ma, the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, has successfully rescued and distributed one million meals to the underprivileged during the Holy Month of Ramadan in collaboration with MBRGI's UAE Food Bank. This achievement was made possible through the joint efforts of various partners in the public and private sectors in the UAE, showcasing the […]

Greener batteries

Published on April 25, 2023

Traditional inorganic electrode materials in commercial batteries involve a whole spectrum of problems: limited resources, toxic elements, environmental problems, partly unacceptable mining conditions, limited capacity, difficulties in recycling, and high costs. No sustainable batteries can be developed on a large scale based on these electrodes, though they are needed for an energy transition. Organic batteries […]

Abu Dhabi company to turn UAE’s landfill waste into plywood replacement

Published on April 24, 2023

As more companies in the UAE look to offer innovative solutions to help tackle climate change, one organisation in Abu Dhabi is aiming to transform the construction and events industry by turning landfill waste into a replacement for plywood. Terrax, which is owned by husband-and-wife duo Theresa and David Wernery, along with their partner Cameron Cairns, is bringing […]

Abu Dhabi fines 76 food outlets for failing to meet safety, sustainability standards

Published on April 18, 2023

Abu Dhabi has fined a total of 76 food outlets for failing to comply with safety, hygiene and sustainability standards. In a statement, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) said it has launched an extensive inspection campaign to enhance food safety and reduce food waste across 4,491 food establishments during Ramadan. The […]

Abu Dhabi Customs recycles 578 counterfeit goods

Published on April 10, 2023

Abu Dhabi Customs has recycled 578 counterfeit goods of international trademarks valued at AED2 million, seized by customs centres during 2022 and the first quarter of 2023. The counterfeit goods, which were recycled to convert into materials usable in other fields, included leather accessories such as bags and clothes, watches and belts, cotton and sports […]

Hilton Launches ‘Green Ramadan’ in Partnership with UNEP West Asia, Winnow and Goumbook

Published on March 28, 2023

Hilton, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) West Asia, Winnow and Goumbook, has announced the launch of Green Ramadan, an initiative which will see food waste reduction efforts implemented at hotels across several key markets in the Middle East, including Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha in Qatar, Conrad Dubai in the UAE, and […]

Farnek launches solution to cut hotel sector emissions

Published on March 21, 2023

UAE-based smart and green facilities management company Farnek has launched a new online remote digital platform called PowerTek, developed by in-house experts at its innovative digital solutions sister company HITEK. The comprehensive and data-driven energy performance monitoring tool supports hotels and the wider business community, through efficient measuring, tracking, monitoring and benchmarking of energy and […]

ADIB saves five million sheets of paper in 2022

Published on February 22, 2023

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announced that it had saved five million sheets of paper in 2022 through its ongoing Al Ghaf paperless programme. This initiative supported the bank in eliminating paper usage significantly at branches through digital banking solutions. As part of ADIB’s 2025 growth strategy, Al Ghaf Programme underlines the bank’s commitment to […]

Dubai Can cuts single-use plastic bottle usage by 7mln

Published on February 22, 2023

Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability movement launched in February 2022, has reduced the use of an equivalent of more than seven million 500 ml single-use plastic water bottles in its first year. The exceptional success of the initiative is reflected in the fact that Dubai Can has been widely adopted in the city, with participation […]

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