Sustainability

Construction & Real Estate

Dubai Holding Community Management inks deal with Etihad Esco

Tue, 07 Jul 2026

Dubai Holding Community Management has announced that it has signed an agreement with Al Etihad Energy Services (Etihad Esco) to strengthen energy efficiency and strategic sustainability initiatives across communities that it is managing.

Construction & Real Estate

UAE developers shift focus to execution as construction output seen at $131bn

Tue, 21 Jul 2026

The UAE's construction sector is moving beyond rapid expansion, with developers increasingly focused on project execution, sustainability and regulatory compliance, as construction output is forecast to reach $130.8 billion within the next three years, according to a report.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

InterContinental Muscat receives Green Key Certification

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

InterContinental Muscat has received the Green Key Certification, reinforcing its commitment to responsible hospitality, environmental stewardship and modern luxury experiences in Oman.

Construction & Real Estate Health & Environment

Qatar opens first smart mosque with solar power, water recycling

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

Qatar has inaugurated its first smart mosque, featuring renewable energy and water-saving technologies, as it seeks to modernise mosque infrastructure and promote sustainability. The complex has been built on a 4,015-sq-m site using a contemporary architectural design.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flydubai outlines five-year sustainability vision in first report

Tue, 30 Jun 2026

Dubai-based carrier flydubai has published its inaugural Sustainability Report for 2025, titled fly forward 2025, marking the formal launch of its five-year sustainability strategy aimed at supporting responsible growth while reducing its environmental impact.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Emirates NBD integrates Bloomberg sustainability data and analytics

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has announced that its corporate advisory practice has chosen to implement Bloomberg’s globally recognised sustainability data and analytics, in a move aimed at providing strategic advice to UAE companies on financially material risks and opportunities.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Emirates Biotech to showcase latest product at Saudi Plastics & Petrochem

Fri, 19 Jun 2026

Emirates Biotech, a leading innovator in the biopolymers industry, will exhibit its Embio PLA biopolymers and their sustainability benefits across a wide range of applications at the upcoming Saudi Plastics & Petrochem 2026.

Construction & Real Estate

Desert cities' future takes centre stage at Dubai forum

Thu, 18 Jun 2026

Leading architects, urban planners, government officials and sustainability specialists are in Dubai to take part in the Desert Architecture MENA Forum 2026 where they will discuss key topics such as how desert cities can balance development with cultural preservation and environmental sustainability.

Construction & Real Estate

ACI to deliver sustainability-focused presentation at Big 5 Construct Egypt

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

An American Concrete Institute (ACI) presentation during Big 5 Construct Egypt 2026 this month will highlight emerging technologies and low-carbon materials that are reshaping concrete production worldwide.

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.