Tetra Pak, Al Rabie, Alssad co-pack 50M beverages for Iraq’s future at Gulfood 2024

  Addressing the pressing concerns surrounding food security in Iraq, Tetra Pak, a global leader in food and beverage processing and packaging solutions, has announced a significant collaboration with Saudi Arabian Al Rabie and Iraqi Alssad Company during the Gulfood 2024 event.   The partnership aims to tackle the increasing demand for food and beverages …

UAE launches Every Can Counts for full aluminium recycling

  Every Can Counts, a prominent program advocating for drink can recycling, has inaugurated its UAE chapter. Launched at COP28 in Dubai, this initiative is supported by Emirates Global Aluminium, Crown, and Canpack, with the goal of elevating the UAE’s recycling rates from one-third to 100%.   The UAE, now the third non-European country to …

Veolia and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi collaborate to promote sustainable practices in UAE

  Veolia, a leading company specializing in ecological transformation and providing solutions for water, waste, and energy management, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The MoU aims to foster collaboration in research and academia, facilitate student internships, and promote research capacity building and development.   Philippe Bourdeaux, Director of …

Ajman Municipality implements ban on single-use plastic bags

  Ajman, UAE – In accordance with Ministerial Resolution No. 380 of 2022, which regulates single-use products in the country’s markets, and aligned with Federal Law No. 2 of 2018 on Integrated Waste Management, Ajman’s Department of Municipality and Planning has announced a prohibition on the use of single-use plastic bags across all shopping centers …

Aptar Beauty launches Turnkey Solutions for Beauty brands

  Aptar Beauty has introduced a comprehensive new service named Turnkey Solutions by Aptar™, aimed at assisting beauty brands across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in product development, including formulation and packaging. This integrated offering encompasses the entire product development process, including advanced formulation support, to product launch. The company also unveiled its inaugural …

Tata Elxsi launches sustainable packaging for Vatika Haircare range

  Tata Elxsi, a prominent player in product engineering and design services, has unveiled an innovative packaging design for Vatika Shampoo range in the UAE market. This initiative follows a recent brand refresh for Vatika, a leading natural hair care brand. Tata Elxsi contributed significantly to crafting a fresh design language system, emphasizing Vatika’s commitment …

Himatrix Group unveils AED 33 Million Phase One of New Facility at Dubai Industrial City

  Himatrix Group, a key player in laboratory, industrial, and analytical equipment, has inaugurated the first phase of its application laboratory, research, and training center at Dubai Industrial City, with an investment totaling AED 33 million.   Covering 45,000 sq.ft., the facility, located within Dubai Industrial City, aims to support Himatrix Group’s growth and expansion …

Tata Soulfull Expands Presence to UAE and Kuwait with Millet-Based Snacks and Cereals

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Tata Soulfull, a brand specializing in snacks and breakfast cereals, has officially launched its products in the GCC region. A venture by Tata Consumer Products Limited, the company consolidates the key food and beverage interests of the Tata Group.   Tata Soulfull’s acclaimed range of millet-based snacks and cereals …

UAE launches new ‘EcoMark’ green accreditation framework for MSMEs

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has revealed plans to establish a pioneering sustainability accreditation framework tailored specifically for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), as reported by Emirates News Agency. This initiative, known as EcoMark Global Accreditation, aims to enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs in the global green economy by simplifying and standardizing …