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    Caravan fire in Dubai’s Jaddaf area brought under control

    A fire that gutted a number of caravans and trees in Dubai’s Jaddaf area on Wednesday night has been brought under control. Fire crews from Karama and Rashidiya stations responded to reports of a blaze at 11.45pm. Dubai Civil Defence teams were at the scene within six minutes. Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 19 minutes and […]

    Fujairah survey finds dolphin species rarely seen in UAE

    A rough-toothed dolphin, spotted only once before in the UAE, was among six species of dolphins sighted during a survey carried out by a team of scientists in Fujairah. The rough-toothed dolphin (steno bredanensis) is one of the larger species of dolphins typically found in deep tropical waters and is identified by their conical heads and […]

    Tuvalu FM urges countries to take greater responsibility for climate change to save island nations
    13 Apr 2022

    ABU DHABI, 4th April, 2022 (WAM) — Countries should cut down on their greenhouse gas emission and take greater responsibility for problems created by climate change to save island nations like Tuvalu from extinction, said the country’s senior official. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Simon Robert Kofe, Tuvalu’s Minister of Justice, […]

    Why does the UAE experience so much low-lying fog?
    12 Apr 2022

    With its magnificent deserts, amazing architecture and beautiful waterfronts, the UAE offers photographers scenes that few other nations can match. Perhaps the most striking of the many images of the Emirates are those that combine the country’s scenery with a natural phenomenon: early-morning fog. In particular, photographs showing the skyscrapers of Sheikh Zayed Road in […]

    DEWA, TRANSCO to increase UAE’s water security with three water-interconnection projects

    DUBAI, 11th April, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Company (TRANSCO), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA Group), will install three interconnections that can transfer 117 MIGD to different areas in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, supporting reliable water supplies to customers across the […]

    Look: New lakeside camping and picnicking site opens in Abu Dhabi
    11 Apr 2022

    The Department of Municipalities and Transport has opened Al Wathba Lake Camp, with 13 campsites and 24 picnic sites, further expanding Abu Dhabi’s leisure offerings and promoting eco-tourism in the emirate.Image Credit: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office Enthusiasts of camping or picnicking in the open will be able to enjoy this multi-purpose camping site that […]

    Adopt a mangrove in Abu Dhabi through the new Etihad Mangrove Forest programme

    Abu Dhabi: People around the world can now invest reducing their carbon footprints by adopting a mangrove in Abu Dhabi. The Etihad Mangrove Forest programme is an effort by Etihad Airways, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi’s environment sector regulator, the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD). Invest in carbon removal Using a digital platform, the Etihad […]

    UAE weather: a hot and sunny weekend with temperatures reaching 42°C in some areas
    10 Apr 2022

    The weekend will be hot and sunny with temperatures reaching up to 42°C in some areas. It has been very warm in recent days, with the mercury hitting as high as 43.3°C in Al Dhafra on Friday. Abu Dhabi and Dubai will both see highs of 41°C on Saturday, but the south will record the […]

    UAE: Turn off unnecessary lights and appliances on Saturday for Earth Hour

    Dubai: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged everyone to turn off unnecessary lights and electric appliances in solidarity with Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26, 8.30pm to 9.30pm. Earth Hour is an iconic global movement initiated by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007 that involves switching off all non-essential electricity for an […]

    Shops in Abu Dhabi prepare to phase out single-use plastic bags before June 1 ban

    Retailers in Abu Dhabi are preparing to phase out plastic bags as the emirate makes big moves to encourage residents to reduce their environmental footprint. From June 1, shops in the capital will not be allowed to hand out single-use plastic bags to customers. The ban, announced by the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, will lead customers to adopt reusable […]