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, EU to launch negotiations on free trade agreement
The UAE and European Union have agreed to begin talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or CEPA.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan concludes India visit
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has concluded his first official visit to India.
UAE labels Sudan's allegations at ICJ as misleading, pure fabrication
The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's accusations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), calling them "misleading and pure fabrications."
UAE facilitates US-Russia prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi
The UAE has confirmed it helped facilitate a successful prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia.
UAE President hosts Indonesian counterpart in Abu Dhabi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.
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