Puck candle holder
Puck candle holder
Puck candle holder
Puck candle holder

Puck leads on packaging reusability for a more sustainable future



Puck has announced the launch of ‘Your Creativity, Infinite Possibilities’ sustainability awareness campaign to promote everyday food packaging upcycling habits in homes across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Puck's campaign is aimed at inspiring consumers to find new, fun and practical ways to reuse their Puck glass jars, keeping in mind the limited capability of glass recyclability within the MENA region.

The initiative aligns closely with the 12th United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, which focuses on Responsible consumption and production.

Puck, a global brand belonging to Arla Foods multinational dairy company, strives to build a better future for generations to come and believes that the actions we take today will support a stronger planet and enable stronger people.

Puck continuously steps up on sustainable initiatives such as reducing waste and carbon dioxide emissions in its operations to bring consumers the goodness of dairy through nutritious products.

Puck cutlery holder
Puck cutlery holder

By inviting all cheese lovers to upcycle their jars, Puck aims to encourage consumers to unleash their creativity by being more environmentally conscious, reinforcing the UAE's vision to eliminate landfill waste by 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s National Centre for Waste Management’s goal to divert 82 per cent of waste away from landfills.

As part of its mission to promote awareness around repurposing used jars, Puck is providing a bank of innovative and inspiring ideas through its website and social media channels, from decorative items and planters to candle holders and food containers, opening a world of limitless possibilities.

Yahia Adel Z AlSharif, Head of Category at Arla Foods, said: “As a leader in the spreadable cheese market, we believe that it is our role to inspire and encourage our consumers to reuse the jars after consumption.

“As Cop28 is aimed at making a dramatic course correction to climate issues, we are delighted to play our role alongside the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment in UAE and our regional retail partners to help promote the sustainability conversation at home and create a positive influence within our communities.”

Hajar Bakhit Alketbi, Director of Government Communication at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, said: “To reduce food waste in the UAE, we need to find practical solutions to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.

Hajar Bakhit Alketbi, Director of Government Communication at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
Hajar Bakhit Alketbi, Director of Government Communication at the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

“At the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, we are committed to addressing unsustainable patterns of consumption and production and have put food and food waste high up on our agenda for Cop28. It is vital we create a tangible change in consumer habits and generate more conversations about sustainability across the UAE. I welcome Puck’s new campaign to inspire people to reuse and upcycle their glass jars.”

Puck is spearheading an extensive campaign across Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman within retail shops, employing vibrant activations, compelling in-store communication, and exclusive, captivating promotional packs to drive widespread awareness for the initiative.

More information on Puck’s campaign and a library of upcycling ideas is available here.

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Welterweight
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Flyweight
Isaac Pimentel (BRA) beat Delfin Nawen (PHI) TKO round-3.

Catchweight 80kg​​​​​​​
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Lightweight
Mohammad Yahya (UAE) beat Ramadan Noaman (EGY) TKO round 2.

Lightweight
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Super heavyweight
Maciej Sosnowski (POL) beat Ibrahim El Sawi (EGY) by submission round 1.

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5pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Maiden (PA) Dh 70,000 (Dirt) 1,000m, Winner: Hazeem Al Raed, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ahmed Al Shemaili (trainer)

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh 85,000 (D) 1,000m, Winner: Ghazwan Al Khalediah, Hugo Lebouc, Helal Al Alawi

6pm: Maiden (PA) Dh 70,000 (D) 1,400m, Winner: Dinar Al Khalediah, Patrick Cosgrave, Helal Al Alawi.

6.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh 70,000 (D) 1,600m, Winner: Faith And Fortune, Sandro Paiva, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.

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UAE squad: Mohammed Naveed (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Shaiman Anwar, Mohammed Usman, CP Rizwan, Chirag Suri, Mohammed Boota, Ghulam Shabber, Sultan Ahmed, Imran Haider, Amir Hayat, Zahoor Khan, Qadeer Ahmed

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Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

Updated: December 16, 2023, 2:47 PM