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Carbon offsets and the greenwashing dilemma introduction

This alarming shift underscores the fragility of the planet’s natural defences against climate change

Partner Content: Sustainovation Challenge wins Gold at International Sustainability Awards

The awards ceremony celebrated groundbreaking achievements in sustainability worldwide, bringing together bold ideas and global recognition

UAE scientists discover cause of extreme summer heat in Arabian Gulf

This discovery could help predict dangerous marine heatwaves months in advance

Abu Dhabi launches pilot project using satellites to identify illegal waste dumping sites

After identification, authorities remove the waste, restore the affected areas, and continue to monitor the locations to prevent recurrence of illegal weapons

Partner Content: Lionel Messi visits Vantara, immersed in sacred Indian traditions and wildlife conservation

Football legend’s visit highlights Sanatana Dharma, compassionate wildlife care, and a shared commitment to conservation with Anant Ambani

Partner Content: The hidden power of retail returns: How smarter systems can boost profitability and Sustainability in the UAE

With global return rates surging and AI reshaping inventory ecosystems, the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 and digital economy ambitions are accelerating a shift from return management to return intelligence

Watch: Bryde’s whales spotted in Abu Dhabi; first collective feeding in Arabian Gulf

Although Bryde's whales visit Gulf waters frequently, this is the first observation of multiple individuals gathering at one location, specifically to feed

Watch: UAE fishermen haul in massive 137kg tuna off Fujairah coast

The massive fish can be seen fiercely thrashing in the water as it tried to break free, while four men struggled to lift it onto the boat — a task that took tremendous effort

Partner Content: Refill, reuse, reimagine: GE Festival’s collaboration with No More Bottles

How a community-led partnership at GE Festival 2025 demonstrated the power of simple actions in driving large-scale environmental impact

Partner Content: Community living meets green living: Building sustainable urban homes from the ground up

How Dubai Holding Community Management is shaping connected, conscious neighbourhoods driven by data, innovation and resident-led sustainability

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Carbon offsets and the greenwashing dilemma introduction

Partner Content: Sustainovation Challenge wins Gold at International Sustainability Awards

UAE scientists discover cause of extreme summer heat in Arabian Gulf

Abu Dhabi launches pilot project using satellites to identify illegal waste dumping sites

Partner Content: Lionel Messi visits Vantara, immersed in sacred Indian traditions and wildlife conservation

Partner Content: The hidden power of retail returns: How smarter systems can boost profitability and Sustainability in the UAE

Watch: Bryde’s whales spotted in Abu Dhabi; first collective feeding in Arabian Gulf

Watch: UAE fishermen haul in massive 137kg tuna off Fujairah coast

Partner Content: Refill, reuse, reimagine: GE Festival’s collaboration with No More Bottles

Partner Content: Community living meets green living: Building sustainable urban homes from the ground up

UAE minister Reem Al Hashimy appointed to White House's Gaza Executive Board

Indonesia finds one body from surveillance plane wreckage; passenger count revised to 10

UAE President to begin working visit to India on January 19

Look: 'End-of-Rajab crescent' photographed in Abu Dhabi

Reza Pahlavi confident Iran rulers to fall; Trump holds off despite claiming 'help on way'

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