In the era of eco-tourism and responsible travel, The Maldives Islands are renowned as one of nature’s most magnificent seascapes, however, in recent years Thilafushi, an island entirely made of waste, has caught global attention for the sheer quantity of plastic being disposed of there. JA Manafaru is putting sustainability at the forefront of their […]

The 50-megawatt (MW) Dhofar Wind Farm in Oman has produced its first kilowatt hour of electricity, marking a major milestone for the GCC region’s first utility-scale wind farm. The landmark wind farm, which is fully funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, was successfully connected […]

Home and Soul Furniture continuously moves towards a more eco-friendly, sustainable presence with every new collection unveiled. The furniture boutique is adopting the ‘a healthy home, a healthy planet’ ideology and implementing this into their business. Inspired by Dubai’s 2020 vision of Sustainable Development, the popular furniture boutique has sourced and now carries a variety […]

When Marks & Spencer launched its first ever vegan-friendly line – Plant Kitchen earlier this year, which included scrumptious Cauliflower Popcorn, Tikka Masala & Rice, Mushroom Pie, as well as Green Apple and Peanut Butter Dip, shoppers went crazy for it. Now, due to such popular demand, the range has been increased to include a […]

The Institute of Environmental Management and Sustainability, Middle East (IEMS), in collaboration with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA), and Circular Learning, experts in the field of environmental and sustainable programs in the UK, has developed a comprehensive training program that tackles the challenge of achieving several of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals […]