Sustainable Cities
Operation tools meet sustainability
Traditionally used in manufacturing, operational excellence methodologies can ensure all types of businesses become more sustainable.
Sustainable Cities
As MENA cities continue to expand, creating smarter, greener urban environments is more urgent than ever. A look at how nations can build economically viable and resilient cities where their communities can live socially secure lives.
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Harnessing heritage and science for the UAE’s food future
From camel milk to dates, Khalifa University’s Food Security and Technology Center is redefining how the UAE transforms its local resources into global food solutions.
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Innovation meets food security
Aligning heritage with science, Prof. Fawzi Banat aims to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and ensure his team’s research contributes directly to the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051.
AI, Robotics, Future Computers
Fly, touch, monitor and detect: How machines could change farming
KU researchers are digitizing every aspect of crop care, using advanced AI and autonomous machines to ensure high yields and climate resilience
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Could sea squirts be the next big thing in nanotech?
High-quality nanocellulose networks can be extracted from sea squirts by a simple method.
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Resilient nations start with sustainable choices
New insights show that a country’s ability to withstand crises hinges on its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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Smart windows that generate power, cool rooms and heat water
Two energy-harvesting technologies in one window triples the impact on energy performance, promising more affordable comfort.
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Age matters: model predicts how ancient walls will withstand earthquakes
Accounting for how masonry ages could sharpen seismic risk models and guide smarter preservation of historical buildings
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Sustainability autopilot optimizes home comforts
A mathematical model that balances a household’s need for water and energy could become one of the building blocks of sustainable cities.