The UAE Drones for Good Award is “dedicated to transforming the innovative technologies behind civilian drones into practical, realizable solutions for improving people’s lives today.” The 2016 United Arab Emirates Drones for Good Competition is now open. MORE
The Bee’ah School of Environment ( BSOE ), an education initiative created by a UAE-based environmental and waste management company, recently announced it is expanding its networks in the eastern and central region of Sharjah, engaging with 160,000 students in over 200 schools. MORE
We speak to Ibrahim Al Zu’bi from the Emirates Divers Association about why the ban on shark finning in the UAE hasn’t worked and what ordinary people can do to stop the horrific trade. MORE
Dr. Rashid Ahmed bin Fahad, UAE Minister of Environment and Water, issued a resolution based on reports by the World Organization for Animal Health stating that the ban will remain in place until the Jordanian epidemic is confirmed clear. MORE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) upped the wackiness factor of its portfolio of national mega-projects, announcing plans to build an artificial alp so the country can control its weather. The UAE lives on desalinated seawater, energy-intensive and expensive to produce. MORE
There is a lot of potential for eco-friendly solutions to be developed in the UAE, which is a promising sign for businesses and the wider economy. The pressure for environmentally friendly energy solutions on the globe is now more than ever. MORE
Nessrine explains to the children that one of the most popular fish species in the UAE is also endangered. EWS-WWF has launched their “ Choose Wisely &# consumer guide in which they document exactly which fish in the UAE are overfished and should therefore be avoided. MORE
In an attempt to ‘greenify’ the UAE’s Western Region desert , (some claim in the hope of creating a milder micro-climate in the UAE) more than 100 million trees have been planted, often as buffer zones like the one depicted, and irrigated, mostly, with precious groundwater. . MORE
The next step by GM may be the production of an electric version similar to the stretch limo electric super-bus , which is soon expected to be plying the highways between the two UAE “future cities&#. MORE
With Dubai’s property sector still in crisis, many predict the end for real estate glitz and the start of a more modest UAE. MORE
But Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE vice president and ruler of Dubai, recently confirmed that this is about to change with news that the United Arab Emirates is planning to send a spaceship to Mars by 2021. MORE
Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s ‘Annual Meeting of the New Champions’ in China, the United Arab Emirates Minister of Energy Mohammed Bin Dhaen Al Hamli said that the incident at the Fukushima nuclear station had not derailed the UAE’s nuclear plans. MORE
However, a recent report which found that water demand is likely to double by 2030 in the UAE has got government authorities worried and they are now promoting the benefits of water conservation. For more on water issues in the UAE see: Nuclear-Powered Water For UAE. MORE
Dr. Rashid bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water told the paper that collecting this data will provide “a clear picture of the UAE’s emissions.” Abu Dhabi has the world’s 5th highest proven oil reserve and the 6th highest reserve of natural gas. MORE
That is what the Editor-in-Chief of the UAE-based Al Arabiya Magazine aims to achieve on his tour of the UAE. Salma said on UAE Sustainability Conference Inspires Change : I’m one of those green newbies; I. ???????????? MORE
Last year several newspapers reported that the UAE were planning to end subsidies, but the recent Arab Spring has made that virtually impossible. Mr. Awad believes the recent spread of discontent from Tunisia to Yemen may have set the UAE back by at least five years. MORE
A newborn baby boy has died and his three-year-old brother is critically ill in hospital after they inhaled a toxic pesticide used in the apartment next door to his family’s home in Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). MORE
Unlike many wild animals in the UAE, prized Saker Falcons receive first-class protection. According to a Wikipedia entry , the UAE spends nearly $30 million each year on preserving their Saker Falcons populations. MORE
This could be a function of media coverage, of fossil fuel wealth, or of a high percentage of expatriates living there, but the UAE appears to be leading the Arab world’s environmental revolution. MORE
More About Tafline and the UAE: Must It Be “The End of the Line&# For Fish? Competition: Calling all future UAE Eco-Bloggers. MORE
UAE trendsetters can now literally chillax in indoor “ snow rooms” that create real snow using a snow-making system like that used for the interior ski slopes in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates. Scandinavian saunas are so yesterday. MORE
WASHINGTON — Israel is the best-prepared country in the Middle East for climate change, followed closely by the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Turkey, according to data released Nov. 5 by the University of Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN). MORE
McDonalds is poised to recycle all of its vegetable oil from UAE branches into 100% biodiesel. In conjunction with Dubai-based Neutral Fuels, LLC, McDonalds UAE has committed to converting all of its used vegetable oil into a biofuel. MORE
Thanks to a recent feature in Sadiyaty Magazine, residents of the UAE may soon be interested in recycled cardboard furniture. ” Perhaps this lamp will soon adorn the large spaces of some homes in the UAE. :: Sanserif Creatius. MORE
After July, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the world’s largest oil producers , will no longer import high energy incandescent light bulbs. Cities CFLs Energy Efficiency energy shortages LEDs Middle East UAE light bulb ban MORE
Bahrain, in the Middle East is one of the most wasteful nations on earth, according to the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) 2014 Living Planet Report ( download the PDF here ), published recently. MORE
The surrounding Liwa Desert holds evidence of occupation dating back to the late Stone Age; it’s of the oldest sites in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). MORE
The situation is so serious that an art exhibition devoted to plastic rocks weighing up to 50kg recovered from UAE camel carcasses took place in the United States earlier this year. MORE
The United Arab Emirates has now become a very popular holiday destination, boasting dry, hot weather for much of the year. Although the climate may be appealing to tourists, the United Arab Emirates has much more to offer than sun, sand and sunbathing. Natural Attractions. MORE
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahayan, founder of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), created the remote nature reserve in 1971. Check out Sir Bani Yas island and experience the raw, natural environment of the UAE. MORE
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai) announced establishment of a UAE Space Agency. It also positions the UAE as one of only nine countries with a Mars space program. MORE
Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE ban plastics too. Effective last January, the UAE banned non-oxo-biodegradable shopping bags as a first step, to be followed by 15 additional items and gradually extending to all other disposable items. MORE
This is where the SustainabilityCamp conference in the UAE comes in. Many of the participants pledged to work towards a more sustainable UAE and steps that they suggested included everything from supporting sustainability projects to taking and watering plants at work. MORE
According to Dr Bushnak, the UAE comes third in the list of largest desalinators after the US and Saudi Arabia. As such, change is needed if the UAE wants to maintain its position. Of course, the UAE produces far more at over 1.7 MORE
All great steps without question, yet one has to wonder how effective moves like this will improve sustainability in the UAE as a whole, especially with what has happened to the region’s proposed savior: Masdar City. However, knowing that the UAE is such a competitive area (e.g. MORE
Is now a good time to announce uranium sales to an unstable region like the Middle East? MORE
Each episode will feature extraordinary footage of the numerous fauna, flora and landscapes that make the UAE so special. More on travel and nature in the UAE: Nat Geo Goes on Tour Through the UAE. Click here to view the embedded video. MORE
Recently, a wealthy UAE client visited Wingham’s UK studio to collect a frock, and they got to talking about the designer’s obsession with sculpting chocolate. MORE
If we all lived like the citizens of the UAE, we would need 5.4 And there is truly no better wake up call to the UAE than this amazing infographic designed by Tim De Chant. For more on the UAE and the environment see: UAE Stands By Its Nuclear Plans. MORE
Green Prophet delves into the bloody and murky business of shark fishing and fining in the United Arab Emirates. MORE
Currently a hub for the shark trade , the UAE will implement the new laws on September 1, 2014. The new laws prohibit fishermen from catching sharks within five nautical miles off shore, and within three nautical miles of the islands scattered throughout the UAE. MORE
They leach toxic materials into our soil and water, they kill marine and terrestrial life, choke roughly half of the UAE’s camels , and won’t stop doing these things for centuries since they don’t biodegrade. It’s the Beginning of the End of Plastic Bags for the UAE. MORE
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The UAE Drones for Good Award is “dedicated to transforming the innovative technologies behind civilian drones into practical, realizable solutions for improving people’s lives today.” The 2016 United Arab Emirates Drones for Good Competition is now open.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) upped the wackiness factor of its portfolio of national mega-projects, announcing plans to build an artificial alp so the country can control its weather. The UAE lives on desalinated seawater, energy-intensive and expensive to produce.
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Currently a hub for the shark trade , the UAE will implement the new laws on September 1, 2014. The new laws prohibit fishermen from catching sharks within five nautical miles off shore, and within three nautical miles of the islands scattered throughout the UAE.
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All great steps without question, yet one has to wonder how effective moves like this will improve sustainability in the UAE as a whole, especially with what has happened to the region’s proposed savior: Masdar City. However, knowing that the UAE is such a competitive area (e.g.
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Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE ban plastics too. Effective last January, the UAE banned non-oxo-biodegradable shopping bags as a first step, to be followed by 15 additional items and gradually extending to all other disposable items.
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OCTOBER 9, 2014
The surrounding Liwa Desert holds evidence of occupation dating back to the late Stone Age; it’s of the oldest sites in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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AUGUST 30, 2012
If we all lived like the citizens of the UAE, we would need 5.4 And there is truly no better wake up call to the UAE than this amazing infographic designed by Tim De Chant. For more on the UAE and the environment see: UAE Stands By Its Nuclear Plans.
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2015
Recently, a wealthy UAE client visited Wingham’s UK studio to collect a frock, and they got to talking about the designer’s obsession with sculpting chocolate.
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Last year several newspapers reported that the UAE were planning to end subsidies, but the recent Arab Spring has made that virtually impossible. Mr. Awad believes the recent spread of discontent from Tunisia to Yemen may have set the UAE back by at least five years.
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MARCH 8, 2011
This is where the SustainabilityCamp conference in the UAE comes in. Many of the participants pledged to work towards a more sustainable UAE and steps that they suggested included everything from supporting sustainability projects to taking and watering plants at work.
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AUGUST 21, 2011
The next step by GM may be the production of an electric version similar to the stretch limo electric super-bus , which is soon expected to be plying the highways between the two UAE “future cities&#.
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JANUARY 12, 2013
Dr. Rashid bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water told the paper that collecting this data will provide “a clear picture of the UAE’s emissions.” Abu Dhabi has the world’s 5th highest proven oil reserve and the 6th highest reserve of natural gas.
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MARCH 15, 2011
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MARCH 6, 2015
A newborn baby boy has died and his three-year-old brother is critically ill in hospital after they inhaled a toxic pesticide used in the apartment next door to his family’s home in Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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APRIL 17, 2011
This could be a function of media coverage, of fossil fuel wealth, or of a high percentage of expatriates living there, but the UAE appears to be leading the Arab world’s environmental revolution.
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MARCH 10, 2014
In an attempt to ‘greenify’ the UAE’s Western Region desert , (some claim in the hope of creating a milder micro-climate in the UAE) more than 100 million trees have been planted, often as buffer zones like the one depicted, and irrigated, mostly, with precious groundwater. .
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JULY 20, 2014
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ruler of Dubai) announced establishment of a UAE Space Agency. It also positions the UAE as one of only nine countries with a Mars space program.
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MARCH 23, 2011
Green Prophet delves into the bloody and murky business of shark fishing and fining in the United Arab Emirates.
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SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
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Bahrain, in the Middle East is one of the most wasteful nations on earth, according to the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) 2014 Living Planet Report ( download the PDF here ), published recently.
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The United Arab Emirates has now become a very popular holiday destination, boasting dry, hot weather for much of the year. Although the climate may be appealing to tourists, the United Arab Emirates has much more to offer than sun, sand and sunbathing. Natural Attractions.
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MAY 17, 2011
They leach toxic materials into our soil and water, they kill marine and terrestrial life, choke roughly half of the UAE’s camels , and won’t stop doing these things for centuries since they don’t biodegrade. It’s the Beginning of the End of Plastic Bags for the UAE.
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
However, a recent report which found that water demand is likely to double by 2030 in the UAE has got government authorities worried and they are now promoting the benefits of water conservation. For more on water issues in the UAE see: Nuclear-Powered Water For UAE.
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APRIL 28, 2011
More About Tafline and the UAE: Must It Be “The End of the Line&# For Fish? Competition: Calling all future UAE Eco-Bloggers.
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MARCH 17, 2011
With Dubai’s property sector still in crisis, many predict the end for real estate glitz and the start of a more modest UAE.
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MAY 11, 2015
UAE trendsetters can now literally chillax in indoor “ snow rooms” that create real snow using a snow-making system like that used for the interior ski slopes in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates. Scandinavian saunas are so yesterday.
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DECEMBER 21, 2011
Unlike many wild animals in the UAE, prized Saker Falcons receive first-class protection. According to a Wikipedia entry , the UAE spends nearly $30 million each year on preserving their Saker Falcons populations.
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After July, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the world’s largest oil producers , will no longer import high energy incandescent light bulbs. Cities CFLs Energy Efficiency energy shortages LEDs Middle East UAE light bulb ban
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NOVEMBER 17, 2014
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DECEMBER 24, 2011
The situation is so serious that an art exhibition devoted to plastic rocks weighing up to 50kg recovered from UAE camel carcasses took place in the United States earlier this year.
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OCTOBER 10, 2011
Each episode will feature extraordinary footage of the numerous fauna, flora and landscapes that make the UAE so special. More on travel and nature in the UAE: Nat Geo Goes on Tour Through the UAE. Click here to view the embedded video.
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DECEMBER 17, 2011
Thanks to a recent feature in Sadiyaty Magazine, residents of the UAE may soon be interested in recycled cardboard furniture. ” Perhaps this lamp will soon adorn the large spaces of some homes in the UAE. :: Sanserif Creatius.
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MAY 2, 2011
Nessrine explains to the children that one of the most popular fish species in the UAE is also endangered. EWS-WWF has launched their “ Choose Wisely &# consumer guide in which they document exactly which fish in the UAE are overfished and should therefore be avoided.
Green Prophet
MARCH 3, 2011
That is what the Editor-in-Chief of the UAE-based Al Arabiya Magazine aims to achieve on his tour of the UAE. Salma said on UAE Sustainability Conference Inspires Change : I’m one of those green newbies; I. ????????????
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