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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

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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

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Uae is on a New Path to Environmental Modeling as It Establishes the Paperless Tax System

News Editor 05/10/2022 0

The UAE has initiated a paperless tax refund scheme for tourists. This move is strategically implemented to eliminate the need to retain receipts. It also contributes its own quota to reducing environmental degradation brought on by the manufacturing and disposal of paper. Specifics of the Paperless Tax System The UAE paperless tax system is a […]

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Saudi Arabia – with a 7.5% Potential Growth in 2022, is set to become an Economic Powerhouse as Reports Claim

News Editor 15/09/2022 0

Saudi Arabia – with a 7.5% Potential Growth in 2022, is set to become an Economic Powerhouse as Reports Claim : Saudi Arabia – with a 7.5% Potential Growth in 2022, is set to become an Economic Powerhouse as Reports Claim Saudi Arabia is well on its way to becoming the world’s fastest-growing economy with […]

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Largest Middle East Oil Bunkering hub suffers disruption due to extreme weather

News Editor 16/08/2022 0

Largest Middle East Oil Bunkering hub suffers disruption due to extreme weather : Largest Middle East Oil Bunkering hub suffers disruption due to extreme weather Extreme weather has resulted in one of the biggest oil bunkering ports in the world being closed down suddenly. The unusually heavy rains and flash floods in UAE forced the Fujairah port […]

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UAE is springboard to Malaysia’s quest to enter Middle East fresh produce markets

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2022

Malaysia’s sustainable agriculture sector has launched a new initiative to use the UAE as a springboard to penetrate new markets across the GCC region in particular, and the wider Middle East region at large. Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation), the lead development agency for the bio-based industry in Malaysia, launched the new