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UAE firm ends single-use plastic with reusable foodware

Wash hub in KEZAD enables rapid and safe reuse of Again, Please cups

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WFES attendee with an ‘Again, Please’ reusable cup at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi this week.

UAE: Red eye cases double, longer recovery feared

Ophthalmologists warn infection spreading in schools and offices

Hospitals across the UAE report a surge in red eye infections as highly contagious viral conjunctivitis spreads in shared spaces. (Photo for representation purposes only)

UAE firms step up sustainability investment: HSBC

Study shows 90% of UAE businesses plan to accelerate climate transition over next 3 years

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Sustainability’s quiet shift: From promises to delivery

The most important change is that young people are already helping to implement solutions

Youth engagement in sustainability matters more now than during the era of pledges and declarations.

Karachi to get piped water as tankers' supply to end

KMC to phase out hydrants, ensuring residents receive water directly through pipelines

Pakistan's financial hub Karachi is set to get piped-water supply across the city.

UAE expands scientific reach to Arctic and Antarctic

New treaty accessions and research programmes strengthen climate change studies

UAE's agreements with Argentina and New Zealand have enhanced Antarctic research and expertise.

Native bees are disappearing, except at Expo City Dubai

Expo City Dubai launches its first hands-on urban beekeeping course to protect native bees

The Novice Beekeeping Course at Expo City Dubai is a five-day, hands-on programme teaching participants how to care for hives, support native bees, and understand pollination and urban biodiversity.

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil passes away at 83

UN-recognised ecologist leaves a mark on India’s environmental policies and practices

Madhav Gadgil

Abu Dhabi strengthens status as migratory bird hub

Coloured-ring programme helps map routes and monitor bird health

EAD programme tracked 560 birds and confirms emirate’s role on global flyways.

Why community is the engine of Abu Dhabi’s clean future

Recycling in UAE depends less on infrastructure and more on changing everyday behaviour

Recent surveys show that half of UAE residents recycle once or twice a week, and 13 per cent do so daily, reflecting a growing sense of public participation.

Abu Dhabi’s new AI project tracks illegal waste dumping

Satellite imagery and smart technology help detect violations faster

Pilot project identified 150 waste sites with over 90% accuracy.

Abu Dhabi launches indoor air monitoring system

Real-time monitoring to cover schools, homes and public spaces

Real-time data to help protect health and improve indoor environments.

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