Green cities of the future?
In 2009, Abu Dhabi was chosen to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). It is to be located in Masdar City, which aims to be the first city in the world to run entirely on solar…
Green cities of the future?
Postcard from Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Entering the emirate of Abu Dhabi, one is greeted by the truly majestic and breath-taking mosque of Sheikh Zayed, widely considered to be one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Visiting the mosque made me understand why. Not…
Postcard from Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Eco-tourism: Paving the way for the future
Tourism is a vital pillar of the Egyptian economy. Hisham Zaazou, senior assistant to Egypt’s minister of tourism, pointed out the sector’s “exponential expansion“ since 1982. According to Zaazou, the number of tourists visiting Egypt jumped from 1.4 million in…
Eco-tourism: Paving the way for the future
Abu Dhabi conference tackles sustainable tourism
Abu Dhabi — Monday saw the launch of the World Green Tourism conference in Abu Dhabi, a three-day event seen as the first global event in the Arabian Gulf devoted to the development of — and investment in — sustainable tourism. The…