In support of its ongoing encouragement for sustainable development around the world, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the launch of “20by2020” – an impact-focused, global humanitarian initiative, implemented with key support from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), Mubadala Petroleum, Masdar and The Year of Tolerance. Building on […]

Dubai Industrial City, a TECOM Group member and one of the largest industrial hubs in the region, will be home to Badia Farms’ upcoming new large-scale high-tech vertical farm. Badia Farms is a regional AgTech leader that was selected by Financial Times in September 2019 as one of the top 25 most innovative companies in […]

Mercedes Araoz, Vice President of Peru and Chair of the global Food Forever Initiative, visited Carrefour Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi recently to inspect the newly-opened in-store hydroponic farm. Aráoz applauded the innovative efforts being made by Majid Al Futtaim Retail in the area of sustainable agriculture. Araoz was visiting the UAE capital to attend […]

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, will be welcoming 80 new Arabian Sand Gazelles, also known as “Al gazal al rheem” in Arabic, to the stunning nature reserve until the end of 2019, increasing the resort’s total population of Gazelles to more than 135 gazelles. Relocated from the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, […]

NNTC has contributed to arranging environmental monitoring in the Ajman Municipality, Environment and public health department, of which now uses UGCS-powered automated drone management system to proactively monitor mangrove forests and territories near manufacturing enterprises, densely populated areas, and landfills. UGCS-controlled drones automate the above job, improving its speed and quality. Drones regularly survey certain […]