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Durability at the Heart of Sustainable Infrastructure
Quality, not quantity. The most sustainable items we use are those we don’t have to keep replacing. Omar Al Busaidy, UAE and Oman President of Future Pipe Industries, is on a mission to ensure that pipes stay in the ground for as long as possible. He argues that the most sustainable infrastructure is one built to last.

Quality, not quantity. The most sustainable items we use are those we don’t have to keep replacing. Omar Al Busaidy, UAE and Oman President of Future Pipe Industries, is on a mission to ensure that pipes stay in the ground for as long as possible. He argues that the most sustainable infrastructure is one built…

ByOmar AlbusaidyOctober 13, 20260Comments

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The Luxury Fashion World Needs a Shake-Up (and plant-based leather might be just the thing)
Would you eat lab-grown meat? What happens to a culture, an economy, and tradition when an entire food group is fundamentally altered? We’re exploring cultivated meats to see if it could be a sustainable food solution.

Would you eat lab-grown meat? What happens to a culture, an economy, and tradition when an entire food group is fundamentally altered? We’re exploring cultivated meats to see if it could be a sustainable food solution.

ByElke SteijnsOctober 6, 20260Comments

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Can We Grow Green in the Desert? Youth Agriculture Ambassador Qadreya Al Awadhi has ideas
From Lisbon’s historic alleys to the winding vineyards of the Douro Valley, exploring Portugal’s rich landscapes in an electric vehicle is easier than anyone (even the locals) expects.

From Lisbon’s historic alleys to the winding vineyards of the Douro Valley, exploring Portugal’s rich landscapes in an electric vehicle is easier than anyone (even the locals) expects.

ByQadreya Al AwadhiSeptember 25, 20260Comments

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Is Climate Finance Getting It Done? Nely Fibriana Thinks There’s a Better Way
Is climate finance actually reaching the people who need it most? Climate Finance Specialist Nely Fibriana Rachman thinks there's a gap between what's happening on the ground and climate funding. However, with monitoring, transparency, and active listening, Nely believes the solution already exists.

Is climate finance actually reaching the people who need it most? Climate Finance Specialist Nely Fibriana Rachman thinks there’s a gap between what’s happening on the ground and climate funding. However, with monitoring, transparency, and active listening, Nely believes the solution already exists.

ByNely Fibriana RachmanSeptember 1, 20260Comments

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Wearing Our Clothes Until They Can’t Be Worn Anymore (a story of longevity)
Growing up in Malaysia, Clarisse Mar lived a low-waste lifestyle. Today, faced with modern rates of consumption, Clarisse believes that longevity is a crucial aspect of building an eco-friendly wardrobe.

Growing up in Malaysia, Clarisse Mar lived a low-waste lifestyle. Today, faced with modern rates of consumption, Clarisse believes that longevity is a crucial aspect of building an eco-friendly wardrobe.

ByClarisse MarJuly 28, 20260Comments

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Sustainable Dining Is About More Than Just Local Produce
Sustainability is about more than just local produce; it's also present in human well-being and labor. Can a restaurant be truly sustainable if its staff exist in a perpetual state of burnout? One of the most underrepresented facets of long-term growth goes beyond eco-friendly menus and into how employees are respected and mentored.

Sustainability is about more than just local produce; it’s also present in human well-being and labor. Can a restaurant be truly sustainable if its staff exist in a perpetual state of burnout? One of the most underrepresented facets of long-term growth goes beyond eco-friendly menus and into how employees are respected and mentored.

ByShiv MenonJuly 21, 20260Comments

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The Sustainable Act of Finding Yourself Through Style
Julieta Almanza is a conscious stylist. Do you need help bringing your personal sense of fashion to life, but want an eco-friendly option? Julieta is the one to call, because, as she argues, over-consumption doesn’t look good on anyone.

Julieta Almanza is a conscious stylist. Do you need help bringing your personal sense of fashion to life, but want an eco-friendly option? Julieta is the one to call, because, as she argues, over-consumption doesn’t look good on anyone.

ByJulieta AlmanzaJuly 14, 20260Comments

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We’re Building The UAE’s Future. Are We Building It Right?
Development is booming in the UAE, but at what cost? Ali Said, CEO of Holcim, argues that ‘structural courage’ is the way forward, with stronger regulations and greater accountability across the industry.

Development is booming in the UAE, but at what cost? Ali Said, CEO of Holcim, argues that ‘structural courage’ is the way forward, with stronger regulations and greater accountability across the industry.

ByAli SaidJuly 7, 20260Comments

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What If Consumer Curiosity Kept Brands Honest? How due diligence can break down false promises and greenwashing
How can consumers choose eco-friendly products in a world where greenwashing is everywhere? According to Ryan Black, Co-founder and CEO of SAMBAZON, if an ethical claim cannot be proved, treat it as a promise, not a fact.

How can consumers choose eco-friendly products in a world where greenwashing is everywhere? According to Ryan Black, Co-founder and CEO of SAMBAZON, if an ethical claim cannot be proved, treat it as a promise, not a fact.

ByRyan BlackJune 26, 20260Comments

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The Cultural Ecosystem: Protecting the Destination for Every Traveler
Hotels have a responsibility to the destination, argues Victor Abou-Ghanem, CEO of STORY Hospitality. For Victor, sustainable hospitality must go further and recognize culture as part of the ecosystem we must protect.

Hotels have a responsibility to the destination, argues Victor Abou-Ghanem, CEO of STORY Hospitality. For Victor, sustainable hospitality must go further and recognize culture as part of the ecosystem we must protect.

ByVictor Abou-GhanemJune 23, 20260Comments

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Why I’m Switching to Ecosia and by the End of this Article You Will Too

The world might seem terrifying at the moment, but the impact of our search engines doesn’t have to be. There’s a better way to use the internet, and it’s called Ecosia.

Invisible, but Present: From Landscape to Table with Moza

In the Hajjar mountains of the UAE, artist and chef Moza Almatrooshi is connecting people, food, and place at her cafeteria, championing a new way of interacting with a meal: an approach she calls ‘landscape to table.’

Our Skies Which Never Sleep: The Cost of SpaceX and Reflect Orbital’s Satellite Plans

Earth’s most unifying vista could be changing forever. Reflect Orbital and SpaceX intend to launch enough satellites that could fundamentally alter humanity’s access to the stars while increasing light pollution. CEO of Dark Sky International, Ruskin Hartley, describes the costs of losing the night.

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