In the vein of “We Are the World,” the 1985 hit that sold more than 20 million copies globally, the song “Lasting Legacy” was released at the United Nations Climate Change Conference …
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As the UAE transitions into a burgeoning knowledge economy, the country’s diversification beyond oil opens a spectrum of job opportunities across innovative industries. From the flourishing fintech sector to the …
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If developing economies found it hard to manage their debts in 2023, they are likely to face even more formidable challenges this year. Though most possess relatively small debt stocks …
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EnvironmentInnovation & EducationOpinion
Navigating the Shift: The True Cost of Sustainable Manufacturing in the Middle East
In the field of climate change and sustainability, the Middle East has been struggling with an unspoken reality—the choice between economic prosperity and environmental responsibility. The intersection of the thriving …
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FoodFood & WaterOpinion
Green Thumbs, Global Goals: Revolutionizing Food in the GCC with a Dash of Estonian Ingenuity
In a world where avocados and lettuce travel more than most of us did pre-pandemic, it’s time to ponder: Is our salad’s air mileage racking up more points than our …
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EnergyEnvironmentOpinion
Climate Action at the Crossroads: Harnessing Data-Driven Innovation in Decarbonization
In the face of escalating climate crises, the integration of manufacturing and technology in decarbonization efforts is no longer optional but a pressing necessity. The urgency to act is underscored …
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With COP28 wrapping up, companies in the Mena region are now faced with the oh-so-important task of keeping the ball rolling with their ESG initiatives. We all know that the …
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Football (soccer) has been around for centuries, but it did not always look like the game we know today. It did not even look the same across geographies. In some …
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EnvironmentInnovation & EducationOpinion
How creative industries can provide a catalyst for climate action
Humanity’s fate hangs in the balance; that was the stark and simple warning that emerged during COP28. The UN Climate Summit brought forth the reality that, while it is global …
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Gulf countries have some of the world’s highest rates of food waste. In the UAE, for example, nearly 38 per cent of the food prepared daily goes into the bin, …