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Dubai International (DXB) has announced a milestone by becoming the first international airport to earn the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. Awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing …

The Island of Socotra or Saqatri, found off the coast of Yemen, has begun welcoming visitors with the aim of enhancing economic, social, and environmental development. Located between the Arabian …

SIG Foundation has announced that it has received international recognition for its project “Cartons for Good.” The prize, which is awarded annually by the SAVE FOOD initiative, was recently presented …

New research into the UAE’s cooling habits, conducted by cooling experts Taqeef, has revealed generational differences in both AC usage and the understanding of its environmental impacts. The survey revealed …

Al-Futtaim Group has nominated three Emirati Sustainability Champions to become the next-generation ambassadors of the UAE’s sustainable future. The three champions, Ahmed Aljasmi, Regional Sustainability Lead at IKEA; Meera Al …

At COP28, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action, Michael Haddad, completed a symbolic walk to call for the inclusion of persons with disabilities’ voices …

Schneider Electric has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) at COP28 to explore collaborative opportunities for youth and women. The MoU, it …

During COP28’s Gender Equality Day, ministers and senior officials convened in a series of discussions, supported by the UNFCCC and led by UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP28 Razan …

It has become increasingly clear from the vast array of information on climate change that advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals is an essential part of any long-term solution …