Rolls-Royce’s ambitions to build the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft have taken an important step forward with the unveiling of the plane at Gloucestershire Airport. Work will now begin on integrating the ground-breaking electrical propulsion system to enable the zero-emissions plane to make a run for the record books with a target speed of 300+ MPH […]

Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) announced that its medical and hazardous waste incinerator projects in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain have achieved 80 percent and 90 percent completion respectively. Set to start operations by Q1 2020, the projects include two warehouses and cold storage rooms to collect ash residue from incineration. With a capacity of […]

On the sidelines of the official UAE delegation’s visit to China, His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, met with top officials from three leading Chinese AI solution providers to explore opportunities for cooperation in utilizing AI-enabled technologies to drive environmental sustainability. The first stop was at SenseTime, […]

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) along with the EPAA has organized an environmental initiative in Sharjah aimed at afforesting the desert in the emirate’s El Mentether area. The initiative forms part of SCTDA’s efforts to support activities that protect national environmental resources and maintain their sustainability. These initiatives are in line with […]

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 […]