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GMG commits to planting over 1,000 Ghaf trees in major sustainability drive

News Desk 2 10/05/2023

Dubai, UAE, May 10, 2023: GMG, a global well-being company operating leading brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties, and logistics sectors, has committed to plant over 1,000 Ghaf trees as a part of its sustainability strategy as the UAE celebrates the Year of

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Minister of Climate Change and Environment Announces UAE’s Participation in UK’s Agriculture Breakthrough Initiative

News Desk 2 10/05/2023

The Minister of Climate Change and Environment, HE Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, officially announced that the UAE’s participation in the UK-led Agriculture Breakthrough Initiative. The initiative’s primary goal is to make climate-resilient, sustainable agriculture the most attractive and widely adopted option for farmers worldwide by 2030. The announcement came

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Emirates Environmental Group conducts the 23rd Cycle of the Inter-school Environmental Public Speaking Competition

News Desk 2 28/04/2023

(Dubai): Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) conducted the 23rd cycle of the Annual Inter-School Environmental Public Speaking Competition from 25th to 28th of April 2023 at the knowledge park in Dubai.  The bilingual (Arabic/English) competition witnessed participation from more than 500 students from 90 teams. This educational programme that was initiated in 2001,

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UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches marine plastic waste monitoring programme

News Desk 2 19/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 April 2023 – As part of its efforts to preserve marine resources, seawater quality, and beach cleanliness within the general framework of Year of Sustainability, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched an integrated programme to monitor plastic waste in the marine and coastal environment of the […]

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The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment launches the first phase of ‘Tamkeen’ initiative

News Desk 2 14/04/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 13, 2023 – The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) today launched the first phase of ‘Tamkeen’ initiative to nurture UAE nationals and bolster their role in advancing the country’s food security by providing them with cutting-edge skills, expertise, experiences and the latest best practices in agriculture,

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and Essa Al-Ghurair Investment Sign MoU

News Desk 2 05/04/2023

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Essa Al-Ghurair Investment (EGI) to collaborate on the National Carbon Sequestration Project. Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri attended the signing ceremony, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and His Excellency Essa Abdullah Al

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UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work discusses national environmental goals

News Desk 2 30/03/2023

Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, chaired the first meeting of the UAE Council for Environmental and Municipal Work for 2023, where members discussed a range of critical and environmental issues, as well as partnership with the private sector. The meeting sought to support and advance the Council’s efforts […]

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Emirates Environmental Group celebrates its Annual Gala Dinner

News Desk 2 07/03/2023

Under the Patronage of H. E. Engineer Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al-Qasimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation Department and a Member of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah Executive Council, and an honorary member of Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), EEG hosted and commended its collaborative partners during its Annual Gala […]

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Emirates Environmental Group hosts the first-ever Global Investors Sustainable Development Alliance Forum

News Desk 2 28/02/2023

On the 24th of February, Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), in association with Global Investors for Sustainable Development Alliance (GISD) conducted a forum titled “Bridging the Climate Finance Gap”. This hybrid forum brought together global and local financial experts who came together in Dubai to discuss and express their viewpoints on the strong financial

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Under the motto “Say: Yes to Can Recycling, No to Carbon Emissions”

News Desk 2 27/02/2023

The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), conducted its first major recycling campaign for the year; the “Can Collection Day” on 26th of February. Uniting people and entities under the theme “Say: Yes to Can Recycling, No to Carbon Emissions” , EEG collected a total of 7,357 kg of Aluminium Cans for recycling. Mrs. Habiba Al Mar’ashi, Chairperson of

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The National Aquarium and Environment Agency Abu Dhabi 

News Desk 2 20/02/2023

UAE, Abu Dhabi; 20 February 2023: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and The National Aquarium (TNA) have safely rescued over 500 sea turtles as part of their joint Wildlife Rescue Program, the first rescue, rehabilitation and release initiative in Abu Dhabi.  The programme was launched in July 2020 and includes purpose-built laboratories, research

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Dubai Municipality launches Smart Inspection Program

News Desk 2 20/02/2023

Dubai Municipality has launched the Smart Inspection Program that aims to execute environmental monitoring activities in the Emirate of Dubai with high precision and efficiency as per international standard specifications. This will contribute to organizing, planning, and overseeing the environmental monitoring operations in industrial and service facilities and

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EPAA Hosts Successful 3rd Day of Forum Workshops on Genetic Data and Animal Biobanking

Middle East News 247 09/02/2023

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates: The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah hosted its 3rd day of the Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia’s Biodiversity workshops on the use of genetic data to resolve taxonomic considerations and an Introduction to animal biobanking. The event brought together a number of experts from across the region

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EEG mobilises the nation on UAE’s National Environment Day

News Desk 2 06/02/2023

Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) organised a special edition of Clean UAE to usher in the “Year of Sustainability”, which was recently announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, The President of the UAE. It was held on 4th February to commemorate the UAE National Environment Day. The campaign continued the effective partnership […]

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The 3rd edition of the RE-NEW Our WORLD Student Water Innovation Challenge

News Desk 2 20/01/2023

The 3rd edition of the RE-NEW Our WORLD Student Water Innovation Challenge, the biggest competition in the UAE inviting the youth to solve water related issues, will open registrations on January 12th under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. It offers primary and secondary students across the country the opportunity to showcase […]

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The First Emirates Mobile Infectious Disease Lab Has Been Launched In Abu Dhabi

News Editor 11/01/2023 0

A first of its kind, the transportable BSL-3 (Biosafety level 3) Laboratory was unveiled by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC). The BSL-3 will be accessible across four different locations in Abu Dhabi. These locations are the Al Rahba Hospital, Tawam Hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), and Madinat Zayed Hospital. The Mobile Infectious Disease Lab:  The

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Energy Transition In Saudi Arabia: Renewable Technology At Home, Oil Abroad

News Editor 09/12/2022 0

Energy Transition In Saudi Arabia: Renewable Technology At Home, Oil Abroad : Saudi Arabia has long since been referred to as the Kingdom of oil. Since Saudi Arabia’s first oil discovery in 1933, the region has long been the focus of news when discussing oil because it is the world’s largest producer of that substance. […]

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Saudi Storm Shuts Down Schools And Blocks The Primary Route To Mecca

News Editor 07/12/2022 0

Jeddah frequently experiences heavy downpours and flooding during the winter. Located on the Red Sea, the city of Jeddah is home to a population of about 4 million people, and it is often called the “gateway to Mecca,” from which millions of people annually make the journey to perform the hajj and umrah pilgrimages. Many […]

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Bahrain Signs Ground-breaking Agricultural Agreement with Israel

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Bahrain Signs Ground-breaking Agricultural Agreement with Israel : Over the past year, Bahrain has successfully turned global attention to its territory. The Middle Eastern country attracted an FDI of $921 million in the first nine months of this year and recorded a whopping $88 million revenue surplus in the first half of this year. Bahrain […]

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Why Tech Companies in the Middle East Are Making Esgs a Priority Today

News Editor 20/10/2022 0

Why Tech Companies in the Middle East Are Making Esgs a Priority Today : Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investments have gained momentum across companies. The principles offered by ESGs have helped investors and CEOs maintain a conscientious approach to running their companies. These principles are achieved by presenting a form of investment that prioritizes