New sustainability standards have been set for hotels across Dubai.
They include 19 different guidelines focusing on energy, food and water management plans, as well as employee training and community programmes.
The changes have to be implemented within 18 months.
Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has already trained around 45 per cent of the industry, with further sessions planned in the coming months.
UAE to begin lifting drone-use restrictions
The UAE has announced restrictions on drone activities will be lifted in phases on November 25, beginning with licenses for companies and government agencies.
Dubai Police warn residents of scam calls
Dubai Police have warned against calls from scammers asking for financial details, reminding residents official institutions will never request this information over the phone.
UAE President welcomes Indonesian counterpart
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia at his official reception ceremony in Qasr Al Watan on Saturday.
Indonesian President arrives in UAE on state visit
His Excellency President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia arrived in Abu Dhabi on Saturday on an official state visit to the United Arab Emirates.
The UAE has announced restrictions on drone activities will be lifted in phases on November 25, beginning with licenses for companies and government agencies.
Dubai Police have warned against calls from scammers asking for financial details, reminding residents official institutions will never request this information over the phone.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia at his official reception ceremony in Qasr Al Watan on Saturday.
