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    Bahrain health system outlined contingency roadmap to tackle climate change
    09 Nov 2021

    The Kingdom of Bahrain reiterated its commitment to continue upgrading its health system to be able to confront any potential impact of climate change. This is part of the steps being taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain to play an active role in tackling climate challenges and further developing its health system to overcome any […]

    UAE, Pakistan sign agreement to boost joint efforts in climate, the environment at COP26
    09 Nov 2021

    The UAE and Pakistan signed on November 8 a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in the fields of climate change mitigation and adaptation and environmental protection in line with the national legislations of the two countries. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, and Malik Amin Aslam, Minister for […]

    COP26, Day 7: “What do we want? Climate justice! When do we want it? Now!”
    08 Nov 2021

    One hundred thousand participants gathered in the climate march in Glasgow at COP26, BBC states. Saturday at the climate summit was dedicated to agriculture and conscious land use. Industrial agricultural production is one of the primary sources of CO2 emissions on the planet, with 1/3 of all manufactured products we simply throw away, WWF states. […]

    Pfizer announces successful trials of COVID-19 pills: 89% effectiveness

    Pfizer showed COVID-19 cure. In clinical trials, an antiviral drug has been shown to reduce the risk of hospitalization by 89%. The company promises to provide all documents to the US regulator by the end of November. The American company Pfizer stated that the anti-coronavirus pill created by its specialists reduces the risk of death […]

    Expo 2020 Dubai is now home to 121 LEED-certified buildings to embody its Sustainability subtheme

    More than 120 permanent buildings across Expo 2020 Dubai have been certified by the US Green Building Council in a major sustainability milestone, not only for the mega-event itself, but for its legacy project District 2020, the human-centric sustainable smart city that will repurpose 80 percent of the Expo site, WAM reports. Seven buildings across […]

    Driverless electric minibus hits Qatar streets for test operations

    Qatar could be one of the first countries to have fully autonomous electric minibusses transporting the community safely without a driver — a significant step towards innovation and sustainability. Transport Minister Jassim Seif Ahmed al-Sulaiti attended a test operation conducted by Mowasalat (Karwa) in co-operation with Yutong, a Chinese manufacturer of commercial vehicles, Doha News […]

    Swamps – beautiful but underestimated ecosystems

    November 7 is a day at the COP26 climate conference dedicated to the importance of nature and sustainable land use. On this occasion, we will talk about such beautiful but underestimated ecosystems as swamps. Swamps are associated with something dirty and unpleasant. But here are five facts from a less scary reality that will help […]

    “Anti-Celebration:” International Day for the Prevention of the Exploitation of the Environment during War

    On November 5, 2001, the UN General Assembly declared November 6 as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict. In making this decision, the organization took into account that the damage caused to the environment during military conflicts long after their end affects the state of ecosystems […]

    Dubai Municipality to trees in Dubai’s Natural Reserves

    Dubai Municipality has launched an initiative to plant mangrove trees in Dubai’s natural reserves as part of its efforts to preserve and develop the coastal environment, WAM reports. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, said, “The initiative is part of implementing the UAE leadership’s directives to strengthen environmental sustainability and protect, manage and enhance […]

    Hyperloop CEO has a dream of a 48-minute Riyadh to Abu Dhabi trip as he wants to connect the Middle East

    Virgin Hyperloop CEO and Co-Founder Josh Giegel outlines Hyperloop dream for Middle East. Virgin Hyperloop, the company partnered with businesses and governments in the Arab world to develop a vacuum train that could transport passengers at 1,000 kph, is closer than ever to debuting not just a single train in the Middle East, but the […]