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Dubai’s district cooling as a global model for urban heat

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

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Gulf Cryo Nearly Doubles CO2 Production Capacity, Securing Long-Term Availability Across the GCC

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Agriculture, Changemakers, Edi...

Rebelling for nature’s cause: How Vani V. built a natural agricultural ecosystem on her own terms

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

On March 30, the small coastal town of Varkala in Kerala is set to be officially named a ‘Zero Waste City’ by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) . This recognition places Varkala among a select group of 20 urban settlements worldwide celebrated for their commitment to sustainable waste management. While the accolade is a significant honour, it prompts a deeper inquiry: What does it truly mean to be a ‘Zero Waste City,’ and how does Varkala’s model stand as a replicable example, especially when compared to other cities in the UN’s programme?

Climate & Environment, Con...

Varkala’s zero waste crown, model or convenient label

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and the UNESCO Greening Education Partnership (GEP) newly unveiled Sustainable School Building Guidance Booklet paves the way for green schools.

Middle East & North Africa...

EmiratesGBC and UNESCO GEP guide champions sustainable schools

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

An innovative integrated urban energy system capable of simultaneously generating electricity, green hydrogen and freshwater, using concentrated solar energy and advanced waste-heat recovery, has been presented by Dr. Uday Kumar Nutakki, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), as part of joint research involving an international team of seven researchers from nine universities.

Innovators, Middle East & ...

AURAK Researcher Presents Breakthrough Integrated Solar-Driven Solution to Generate Electricity, Green Hydrogen and Freshwater

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Agriculture, Editor's picks, G...

Reclaiming the Midday Meal: How Muhammed Hadith Hussain is Cultivating a ‘Krishi Malayalam’

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

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Changemakers, Culture & So...

“Young People Don’t Have the Space to Talk About Climate Grief,” Hemavathi Shekhar of Enact Earth on Building Community-Led Support Systems

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

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Agriculture, Editor's picks, I...

Sandra Mariya Sony’s microgreens tray for urban nutrition

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

The LIORA Conclave is a testament to the fact that when children are given the tools to participate in decision-making and innovation, they don't just dream of a better world; they build it.

Agriculture, Agritech, Editor'...

Kerala’s LIORA initiative nurtures young grassroots innovators

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Charting the journey of Dileep (the screen name Gopalakrishnan adopted) is a a study of the Malayalam film industry’s evolution - from a director-driven art form to a star-driven marketplace, and finally, to its current chaotic, democratic, content-first renaissance.

Creative Voices, Culture &...

Dileep and the arc of the Malayalam film industry

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, represented by the Public Services Department signed a long-term Sewage Treatment Agreement (STA) with a consortium of companies, comprising Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), TAQA Water Solutions and Saur International. The agreement covers the development of the Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a treatment capacity of 60,000 cubic meters per day. Upon completion the project will serve a potential population of 300,000.

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Ras Al Khaimah signs agreement to develop the largest wastewater infrastructure project in the Emirate to enable sustainable growth

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Global experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across disciplines highlighted the need to integrate business management practices, entrepreneurship, and sustainable circular-economy principles at the 2nd International Conference on "Disrupting for Good: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Circular Economy" (AIECE) hosted by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) on January 28 and 29, 2026.

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Global Experts Examine Convergence of AI, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy at AURAK-hosted Conference

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Al-Futtaim, one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive, effective immediately, a strategic appointment that reinforces Al-Futtaim’s commitment to shaping the future of mobility, accelerating growth, and delivering transformative customer experiences in a rapidly evolving global automotive landscape.

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Al-Futtaim Appoints Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive to Accelerate the Group’s Future Mobility Vision

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Middle East & North Africa...

Proudly ‘Made in the UAE’: Dolphin Bakery celebrates 7th year of fresh, homegrown baking

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

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