Desert Board to help regional construction sector achieve Net Zero and sustainability goals

In December 2022, Desert Board by Al Talah Board Manufacturing Co, part of the ECC Group, was announced as the winner of...

Energy

DEWA and ENOC sign MoU to develop and operate hydrogen-based mobility pilot project

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and ENOC have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study for the...

Industry News

GHD appoints Darren Shrives as regional GM for UAE

GHD has announced the appointment of Darren Shrives as regional general manager – UAE. The firm said that Shrives, who has previously...

Sustainability

Abu Dhabi DoE inks deals with NYU Abu Dhabi to enhance energy and water sustainability

In an effort to boost commercial, economic and technical collaboration in energy and water efficiency, sustainability and conservation, the Abu Dhabi Department...

Sustainability

Beeah Recycling inks deal to develop the UAE’s first EV battery recycling plant

The nation’s first recycling plant for end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries is set to take shape, following the signing of a joint...

Sustainability

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announces 2023 as the ‘Year of Sustainability’

2023 has been announced as the ‘Year of Sustainability’ by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In line...

Energy

EWEC launches bidding for Abu Dhabi solar plant

Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to qualified companies and consortia that have expressed an...

Experts

Three considerations to help businesses create practical sustainability strategies

The Egypt-hosted COP27 gave humanity pause for thought. The second most attended COP summit raised a range of issues - it spoke...

Interviews

“COP28 has the potential to have a significant impact on the built environment in the region”

Sustainability has been and continues to be a hot topic within the built environment across the globe, given the sector’s significant contribution...

Sustainability

Emirates Global Aluminium announces Aluminium Recycling Coalition

The Aluminium Recycling Coalition has been launched by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA). The coalition was launched at EGA's facility in Al Taweelah...