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Formula One Confirms Abu Dhabi Grand Prix To Take Place in December

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September 4, 2026

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Sharjah Digital Department Wins Global Award for Mada Rain Simulation Project

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September 4, 2026

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Dubai Business Events joins E&L MENA 2027 as Destination Partner

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September 4, 2026

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From Desert Heat to Urban Cool: Dubai’s Global Model for District Cooling

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September 4, 2026

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

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September 4, 2026

Ticket to Kerala - The Story of Malayalam Cinema by SR Praveen (Published by Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd 2026, starts on a high note, with the promise that it will open eyes to what is now being called the golden age of Malayalam cinema.

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‘Ticket to Kerala’ opens the door but does not go deep enough

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August 3, 2026

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Dr Meenakshi Santra shares her story

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July 14, 2026

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The inspiring story of Osarenren Erhahon

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July 14, 2026

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Is Fukuoka’s farming revolution still relevant?

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July 14, 2026

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July 14, 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?

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Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

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July 8, 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.

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EmiratesGBC and UNESCO GEP Sustainable School Building Guidance Booklet champions call to build sustainable schools to further the greening of the education sector

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February 26, 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.

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

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February 16, 2026

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

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July 8, 2026

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Formula One Confirms Abu Dhabi Grand Prix To Take Place in December

Sharjah Digital Department Wins Global Award for Mada Rain Simulation Project

Dubai Business Events joins E&L MENA 2027 as Destination Partner

From Desert Heat to Urban Cool: Dubai’s Global Model for District Cooling

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

‘Ticket to Kerala’ opens the door but does not go deep enough

Dr Meenakshi Santra shares her story

The inspiring story of Osarenren Erhahon

Is Fukuoka’s farming revolution still relevant?

Who we are

Varkala’s ‘Zero Waste’ Crown: A Model of Substance or a Convenient Label?

EmiratesGBC and UNESCO GEP Sustainable School Building Guidance Booklet champions call to build sustainable schools to further the greening of the education sector

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

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

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

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