In the high altitudes of Asir, green landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see offer a unique connection with nature, Arab News reports. Asir topped the destinations announced by the Saudi Summer 2021 program launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority through the “Saudi Arabia Spirit” portal, under the slogan “Our Summer, Your […]
While the world is suffering from record temperatures, the United Arab Emirates has used rain call technology. Heavy rainfall has been reported in several parts of the UAE since June 14, even though it is not common in the region at this time, haqqin.az reports. In the UAE, scientists have enhanced the rain in the […]
Let’s see how the world’s leading cities fight for a clean environment through strategic planning and municipal programs. We’re thankful to Constantine Yalovy, ex-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Kyiv City Council on Environmental Policy, for the valuable review published in “Ukrainska Pravda. Life”. *** The megacities are home to millions of people who […]
A young man was shot dead during a second night of protests over water shortages in southwest Iran, a local official said on July 17, blaming armed protesters for the shooting, Reuters reports according to the state news agency IRNA. Iran is facing its worst drought in 50 years, with protests breaking out in several […]
Documentary makers and environmental activists, including British teenager Bella Lack, on July 12 said they hoped to inspire more efforts on climate change through several films with hopeful messages presented at the Cannes Film Festival. The world’s biggest cinema showcase is back after a 2020 hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and has this year […]
About five years ago, the Car and Sustainable Energy Fund CEO, Christofer Rathke, visited Saudi Arabia. There he wanted to warn investors and high-ranking officials that fossil fuels could quickly become less critical as renewable energies would “soon be competitively priced.” But beyond the declarations of intent, the course did not reverse. However, the fund […]
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, second-hand was called the fastest growing segment of the fashion industry. By 2030, it should surpass the mass market, hundreds of millions of dollars are invested in it; it is worn by Kanye West and Kylie Jenner, and even fashion houses have to be considered platforms selling worn clothes. Now, […]
World Future Energy Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, has signed key stakeholder agreements with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Bee’ah and EDF Renewables, WAM reports. The event, which provides a platform to showcase clean energy and sustainable projects, initiatives, and developments for the Middle East – will be held in Abu Dhabi’s […]
US sanctions against Iran seem to be a purely political act in a geopolitical confrontation. We usually hear about them in the context of the “nuclear” confrontation between the two states. Instead, the medal has a flip side, which former US President Donald Trump, and now Joe Biden, preferred not to voice. Here is an […]
Just in the past two weeks, Kuwait recorded the highest temperatures in the world. On Friday, the temperature in the northern city of Al Jahra touched 53.5°C. Similarly, two weeks ago Nuwaiseeb, south of Kuwait City on the border with Saudi Arabia, recorded the highest temperature in the world for 2021, with a record 53.2°C. […]
