Sustainability & Environment

Spanning 77 square kilometers—larger than Manhattan—the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park isn’t just another renewable energy project. It’s Dubai’s bold answer to a seemingly impossible question: Can a city of air-conditioned megamalls, artificial islands, and indoor ski slopes truly run on sunlight alone? With Phase 5 nearing completion and Phase 6 in planning, we examine whether this $50 […]

Every minute, 10 million plastic bottles are purchased worldwide. In the UAE alone, residents use 13 billion plastic bags annually—enough to cover Dubai’s coastline 14 times over.     1. Why Zero-Waste Matters in the Desert The Reality: Progress:✔ UAE’s 2024 single-use plastic ban✔ Dubai’s 100% recyclable packaging goal by 2030✔ 300% increase in “zero-waste UAE” searches since 2022 2. UAE’s Zero-Waste Pioneers

In a city known for its soaring skyline, luxurious lifestyles and record-breaking success, Dubai is rewriting the script – this time, with a focus on sustainability. With the UAE declaring 2024 a pivotal year in its ongoing journey towards net-zero emissions by 2050, sustainable living is no longer an option – it’s a stylish necessity.

The United Arab Emirates has long been a land of contrasts—where towering skyscrapers meet vast deserts, and rapid urbanization coexists with untouched natural beauty. But as climate change accelerates, Abu Dhabi is taking bold steps to protect its fragile ecosystems. At the heart of this effort is the Mangrove Planting Project, an ambitious environmental initiative that

In a world facing environmental challenges, Dubai has emerged as a leader in sustainability with its groundbreaking Dubai Can (Change Now) Initiative. Launched under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this ambitious campaign aims to drastically reduce single-use plastic waste, instilling a culture of sustainability among residents, businesses, and visitors.