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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, stated that Dubai has become a hub for sustainability and innovation due to the various events and exhibitions it hosts annually. These events attract leading minds and showcase innovations across diverse sectors, including construction, where fourth industrial revolution technologies like AI are employed to build resilient infrastructure crucial for sustainable development.

Dubai Future Forum is set to commence on November 27, organized by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and spanning two days at the Museum of the Future. The forum’s focal points include reimagining nature, empowering future generations, the human-machine relationship, and transformations in human life.

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, has unveiled the ‘Ne’ma Food Loss and Waste Reduction Roadmap,’ a robust plan aimed at reducing food loss and waste in the country by 50 percent by 2030.

Abu Dhabi’s clean energy firm, Masdar, in collaboration with EDF Renewables and Saudi Arabia’s Nesma Company, has entered into a power purchase agreement with the Saudi Power Procurement Company to oversee a $1B solar project in the Al Madinah province of Saudi Arabia. The consortium secured the Al Henakiyah solar power project, boasting 1,100-megawatt capacity, by submitting the lowest bid at $16.84 per megawatt hour. The project will be constructed, owned, and operated by the consortium under a 25-year agreement with SPPC.

Schneider Electric, in advancing the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has introduced the “UAE Youth Green Challenge” in collaboration with the Arab Youth Center (AYC). The objective of this initiative is to inspire university students in the UAE to devise inventive approaches for decarbonizing the building sector

Dubai Internet City is actively considering the establishment of additional specialised incubators to provide enhanced support to the growing start-up community in the emirate. Ammar Al Malik, a high-ranking executive, unveiled these plans to expand DIC’s existing four innovation centres, which operate within the flagship in5 incubator program, with the specific goal of facilitating market access for emerging businesses.

InFlavour, the inaugural food sector showcase in Saudi Arabia, is set to become a leading industry summit, focusing on sustainability, technology, and social impact. With distinguished attendees like HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Al Saud and a consortium of local, regional, and international food industry figures, InFlavour aims to explore emerging opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s thriving food service market. The Ministry of Investment conservatively projects a six percent annual growth in this sector, estimating its worth to reach US$30.47 billion by 2029. The event includes a Five-Star Pitch Fest and an emphasis on investment, innovation, and collaboration, contributing to the growth of the Kingdom’s food industry.

Discover Leyja, a remarkable eco-tourism destination in northwest Saudi Arabia, where nature’s beauty and historical significance blend seamlessly. Explore three distinct hotels catering to various tastes, from adventure enthusiasts to wellness seekers. Dive into fine dining, rooftop infinity pools, guided wadi walks, and captivating hiking trails set against dramatic mountain landscapes. This sustainable gem aligns with NEOM’s commitment to eco-conscious development, showcasing the best of Saudi Arabia’s northwest region.

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The Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) along with the Dubai Solar Show (DSS)…