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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. 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
From growing protests in Jordan and Egypt to the first ever approved plant in UAE – we have the latest on nuclear from the region. UAE Environment Agency Approves Nuclear Plant. 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
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
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
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
Camel milk chocolate sounds good. The only problem is getting enough milk. We’ve given 6 reasons to drink camel’s milk, one of which is that it’s delicious. MORE
It’s hard to know which way the UAE turn with regard to sustainable food. Still, with gestures like the greening of the Liwa International School in Al Ain, there’s great hope that widespread ecology awareness will become the norm in the influential UAE. MORE
Next Wednesday, baristas at Costa Coffee will be pouring free coffee for all United Arab Emirates (UAE) customers who belly up to the coffee bar bearing personal reusable cups.The giveaway celebrates World Environment Day 2019, which falls on June 5th. MORE
In 2007, the UAE became the third country in the word, after Switzerland and Japan, to work with WWF on an Ecological Footprint Initiative. If all of the world’s inhabitants lived like citizens of the UAE, we would require 5.4 Water is another huge environmental issue facing the UAE. 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
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
More About Tafline and the UAE: Must It Be “The End of the Line&# For Fish? Competition: Calling all future UAE Eco-Bloggers. MORE
Residents of the UAE say there are always more accidents during Ramadan, both because people are rushing and because the fast from sunrise to sunset can make them tired, especially in the heat. “I I tell my students that they should drive carefully and buckle their seat belts,” Ahmed el-Hussein, a professor of political science at the UAE University told The Media Line. Police say Ramadan and Bad Driving Habits to Blame. 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
They aim to incite other UAE facilities to similarly self-audit for immediate environmental – and economic – benefits. . MORE
Perhaps the ultimate vanity extreme in the UAE is a new trend for restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to serve edible gold in foods ranging from hamburgers to steaks and seafood. Gold still appears to be a favored and sought after commodity in the UAE, especially in uncertain times. 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
This project is not related to either the UAE’s other solar energy developments, including the impressive Shams 1 CSP plant , or Saudi’s ambitious intention to spend up to $100 billion to lift itself out of the ranks as one of the less solarized Middle Eastern nations. 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
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
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
Follow Team UAE on Instagram. The UAE cycling team is posted below. . . The post Team Israel and the UAE go leg to leg at the Tour de France in 2020 appeared first on Green Prophet | Impact News for 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
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
The measure was Read More The post UAE to Make Strays Glow in The Dark to Avoid Accidents appeared first on Ecorazzi. Stray animals in the United Arab Emirates will be looking a lot more stylish soon as the country suits them in protective glow in the dark vests. Animals Causes News Top News MORE
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
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.
Green Prophet
JUNE 2, 2019
Next Wednesday, baristas at Costa Coffee will be pouring free coffee for all United Arab Emirates (UAE) customers who belly up to the coffee bar bearing personal reusable cups.The giveaway celebrates World Environment Day 2019, which falls on June 5th.
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Green Prophet
AUGUST 10, 2015
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.
Green Prophet
MARCH 16, 2015
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.
Green Prophet
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
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.
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 11, 2020
Follow Team UAE on Instagram. The UAE cycling team is posted below. . . The post Team Israel and the UAE go leg to leg at the Tour de France in 2020 appeared first on Green Prophet | Impact News for the Middle East.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 30, 2011
It’s hard to know which way the UAE turn with regard to sustainable food. Still, with gestures like the greening of the Liwa International School in Al Ain, there’s great hope that widespread ecology awareness will become the norm in the influential UAE.
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
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).
Green Prophet
MAY 7, 2016
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.
Green Prophet
NOVEMBER 17, 2014
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).
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
DECEMBER 4, 2014
They aim to incite other UAE facilities to similarly self-audit for immediate environmental – and economic – benefits. .
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
JULY 22, 2012
From growing protests in Jordan and Egypt to the first ever approved plant in UAE – we have the latest on nuclear from the region. UAE Environment Agency Approves Nuclear Plant.
Green Prophet
SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
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.
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
JULY 18, 2014
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.
Green Prophet
JULY 5, 2011
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.
Green Prophet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2016
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.
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
AUGUST 5, 2013
This project is not related to either the UAE’s other solar energy developments, including the impressive Shams 1 CSP plant , or Saudi’s ambitious intention to spend up to $100 billion to lift itself out of the ranks as one of the less solarized Middle Eastern nations.
Green Prophet
OCTOBER 8, 2012
In 2007, the UAE became the third country in the word, after Switzerland and Japan, to work with WWF on an Ecological Footprint Initiative. If all of the world’s inhabitants lived like citizens of the UAE, we would require 5.4 Water is another huge environmental issue facing the UAE.
Green Prophet
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).
Green Prophet
OCTOBER 13, 2012
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.
Green Prophet
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. .
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
JANUARY 30, 2012
Camel milk chocolate sounds good. The only problem is getting enough milk. We’ve given 6 reasons to drink camel’s milk, one of which is that it’s delicious.
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
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&#.
Green Prophet
MAY 1, 2011
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.
Green Prophet
MARCH 23, 2011
Green Prophet delves into the bloody and murky business of shark fishing and fining in the United Arab Emirates.
Green Prophet
MARCH 15, 2011
Is now a good time to announce uranium sales to an unstable region like the Middle East?
Green Prophet
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
OCTOBER 12, 2014
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.
Green Prophet
JULY 30, 2012
Residents of the UAE say there are always more accidents during Ramadan, both because people are rushing and because the fast from sunrise to sunset can make them tired, especially in the heat. “I I tell my students that they should drive carefully and buckle their seat belts,” Ahmed el-Hussein, a professor of political science at the UAE University told The Media Line. Police say Ramadan and Bad Driving Habits to Blame.
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
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.
Green Prophet
JUNE 29, 2019
Perhaps the ultimate vanity extreme in the UAE is a new trend for restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to serve edible gold in foods ranging from hamburgers to steaks and seafood. Gold still appears to be a favored and sought after commodity in the UAE, especially in uncertain times.
Eccorazzi
MAY 27, 2015
The measure was Read More The post UAE to Make Strays Glow in The Dark to Avoid Accidents appeared first on Ecorazzi. Stray animals in the United Arab Emirates will be looking a lot more stylish soon as the country suits them in protective glow in the dark vests. Animals Causes News Top News
Green Prophet
JULY 29, 2014
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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