Sustainability

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Silal Group, Olive Gaea unveil pioneering AI-powered ESG platform

Mon, 04 May 2026

Silal Group, a leading agri-food technology group, has joined forces with sustainability technology provider Olive Gaea to launch its AI-powered ESG platform, ‘Zero’ at the Make it in the Emirates 2026. This marks a major milestone in Silal’s commitment to embedding ESG principles across its operations.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman firms team up on EV charging, alternative fuels MoU

Wed, 20 May 2026

OQ Base Industries and Oman Oil Marketing Company signed an MoU to collaborate on alternative energy, including solar power, EV charging infrastructure, biofuels, and methanol fuel blending, supporting Oman’s energy transition and sustainability goals.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

HITEK AI to offer sustainability & ESG consultancy in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 13 May 2026

HITEK AI, a pioneering leader in advanced digital facility management solutions, part of the Farnek group of companies, has added sustainability and ESG consultancy services, to its market proposition in Saudi Arabia.

Construction & Real Estate

WSP boosts Mideast water advisory capabilities with strategic appointment

Mon, 11 May 2026

WSP, a leading professional services firm, has strengthened its water sector capabilities in the region with the appointment of Nada Abubakr as Head of Water Advisory, marking a significant step in the firm’s continued investment in water security and sustainability.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Major energy, sustainability events return to Muscat from May 18

Sun, 10 May 2026

Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) and the Oman Petroleum and Energy Show (OPES) will take place from May 18 to 20, 2026 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat, under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai's smart bus station project work 90pc completed

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 90% of the work has been completed on its smart bus station and is on track for completion by month-end. The key initiative forms part of RTA’s broader drive towards digital transformation and sustainability.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jumeirah marks Earth Day 2026 with sustainability experiences

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Jumeirah, a global luxury hospitality brand and part of Dubai Holding, is marking Earth Day 2026 with a wide-ranging programme of family-friendly activities and sustainable dining across its international properties.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Middle Eastern countries show tourism's strength at ITB Berlin

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

Middle Eastern countries are out in force at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel trade show, showcasing their tourism offerings with renewed vigour despite the ongoing conflict in parts of the region. From ambitious destination campaigns to major hospitality and aviation expansions, national tourism boards are using the global platform to reaffirm their commitment to growth, connectivity and international partnerships.

Construction & Real Estate

JLL names new regional head for Middle East, Africa

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

JLL, a real estate industry expert, has appointed Mouhammad Takieddin as its new Regional Head and CEO for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) based in Riyadh. In this new role, Takieddin's digital transformation expertise will be core to building new regional specialisation in data centres and FM sector.

Construction & Real Estate Health & Environment Lifestyle

Diriyah celebrates Leed Gold for its premium mixed-use project

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has achieved a major sustainability milestone with its premium mixed-use project, Zallal, being awarded the Leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification.