UAE

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has released the report Jobs and Skills for the UAE’s Green Economy Transformation: Global Practices and National Policies.

Emirates Motor Company Commercial Vehicles (EMC CV) earned two prestigious awards at the Daimler Commercial Vehicles Conference Middle East & Africa 2019. EMC CV, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the flagship company of ALFAHIM Group, received both the General Distributor of the Year Award as well as the Mercedes-Benz Trucks Award for its outstanding performance in sales and customer service and parts in 2018.

In line with its initiatives as part of the UAE Innovation Month, Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) conducted a workshop titled ‘Innovation: A Vision for the Future’.

The thought session aimed to promote creativity and innovation in the workplace and improve the quality of services provided to the community in accordance with the highest international standards.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has launched a microsite titled ‘Gheras’ (Saplings) to enhance public awareness and understanding of local plants.

Accessible via the MOCCAE portal, the bilingual site aims to support the implementation of the Cabinet Resolution No. 18 of 2018 on local plant farming and nature conservation through offering ample information on the species listed in the resolution that have adapted to the UAE’s arid environment.

Meraas has unveiled its plans for Central Park at City Walk, a new exclusive residential neighbourhood which will surround a 40,000 sqm private park in the heart of Dubai. As part of its dedication to create mould-breaking, imaginative ways of experiencing city life that inspire an active lifestyle for residents and visitors in sustainably-minded destinations, Meraas’ latest neighbourhood will redefine community living in the emirate.

Twelve artists represented by a selection of Latin America’s leading galleries have arrived in the UAE to take part in Art Dubai Residents, Art Dubai’s unique annual residency programme and gallery section. Coming from Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Cuba and Colombia, the invited Residents artists will spend 4 to 8 weeks immersing themselves in the life and culture of the Emirates and the local art scene to create new artworks for sale at the fair which merge their distinct artistic practice with their surroundings.

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has completed the pilot phase of a research project to map agricultural areas across the UAE using drones.

Aimed at facilitating the planning of future agricultural support services, the scheme will provide a wealth of raw data for analysis, such as the number and size of crop, livestock, and mixed farms as well as cooled and regular greenhouses, soil type and condition, crop diseases, and irrigation methods.

Dubai Industrial Park (DI), one of the largest industrial hubs in Dubai and a member of TECOM Group, will highlight its key role in the food and beverage (F&B) industry during its participation at Gulfood 2019.

TAG Heuer’s Art Provocateur, Alec Monopoly, is at it again! The world-famous street artist has helped the Swiss watchmaker design a new model that is available in the UAE. Combining watchmaking craftsmanship, contemporary art and timeless style, the TAG Heuer timepiece is sure to be a hit among street art fans and watch connoisseurs.

A major contract to complete 29,000 sqm of public spaces at Expo 2020 Dubai – worth AED 169 million – has been awarded to a UAE-based contractor, reinforcing the World Expo’s commitment to support Emirati companies and create a long-term positive impact on the country’s economy.

Arabtec Construction has secured the contract, which includes a 5,000 sqm water feature, restaurants, utilities and landscaping elements. The company will start work immediately.