On World Water Day, Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and Environment, underlined the crucial role of water security in both fostering …
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ACCIONA organises roundtable for sustainable solutions for water desalination in Qatar
ACCIONA recently organised a roundtable discussion titled “Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Water Desalination in Qatar.” Held on February 28th 2024, the roundtable was the first such event in Qatar, bringing …
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The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) recently held a ceremony at its headquarters to celebrate International Women’s Day and the graduation of the third cohort of fellows of the …
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Dubai: Single-use plastic water bottle usage cut by almost 18mln in two years through city-wide can initiative
Dubai Can, a citywide sustainability initiative, has cut the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in two years since its launch. The initiative …
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Crown Farms announces partnership with University of Washington Civil & Environmental Engineering
Crown Farms, a Fujairah-based organic farm management company, has announced that it has finalised a new partnership agreement with the University of Washington Civil & Environmental Engineering (UW-CEE) department. Together, …
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His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has launched the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative, it has been announced. The initiative is aimed …
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Fashion companies failing to account for water-related risks
A new report from Planet Tracker has found that when it comes to disclosing water-related risks, fashion is falling behind. The think-tank looked into how 29 major apparel brands perceive water-related risks …
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Metito set to develop Kenderli desalination plant with a capacity of 50,000 m3/day
A consortium of Metito, a global provider of intelligent water management solutions, SMK Atameken LLP, Ak Jol Kurylys LLP, and Caspian HES Consulting LLP, has been awarded the contract to …
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Lapita, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts has shared the details of a series of sustainability initiatives. One of these initiatives is the introduction of an advanced hydroponic farming system within the …
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The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has shared that it will deliver recycled water to more than 1,600 farms in the Al Khatam, Al Khaznah and Al …