Author: EcoLife

Qatar Ministry takes action against environmental violators

The Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME), represented by the Department of Protection and Wildlife, has recorded a violation against a company for transporting construction filling materials without obtaining an environmental license, The Peninsula Qatar reports. The necessary legal measures have been taken against the violator to preserve the environment of Qatar, said the Ministry […]

Natural wonders of the Middle East you’ve got to see. Part I
28 May 2021

Let’s start a fascinating trip to the Gulf natural reserves. As you will see, the beauty is hidden not only in glass-and-concrete skyscrapers, but in the objects of nature. We’re thankful to Matadornetwork for this review. Jabal Qara Caves, Saudi Arabia The Al Hasa Oasis in the country’s Eastern Province is home to an area […]

Robert Hunter, Greenpeace co-founder: environmentalist and “media bomb” lover

We strongly recommend the film “How to Change the World” which is dedicated to the first public action of the movement, which will later be named Greenpeace. The movie depicts the voyage that caused the cancellation of the American nuclear test program in the Aleutian Islands and laid the foundations for a new, active and […]

The most high-profile lawsuits on climate change
27 May 2021

Going to court to protect human rights is becoming an important tool in the fight against climate change. Courtrooms around the world have become one of the front lines for those seeking to limit the scale of the climate crisis. The main reason for the lawsuits is the inaction or too weak policy of most […]

Zubair SEC member company Recycling Service renews waste management agreement with Oasis Water Company

Zubair Small Enterprises Centre (Zubair SEC)’s member company Recycling Services and Oasis Water Company, leading manufacturer of pure drinking water, have renewed their waste management agreement. As Times of Oman reports, it was attended by Al Sahib, Director of Zubair SEC. Facilitated by Zubair SEC, Recycling Services and Oasis Water Company recently signed a waste […]

Omani students raise awareness about environmental issues

All over the world, more and more young people are leading environmental causes, putting their voices, skills and ideas towards making positive change. Tapping into the vast potential of Oman’s own youth population, and supported by the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Environment Society of Oman (ESO) and its partners, Veolia Oman and Emily’s Garden, […]

Ominvest and ‘Oman In Focus’ will promote the natural beauty of Oman

Oman International Development and Investment Company (Ominvest) signed an agreement with ‘Oman In Focus’ as the main partner for the first-of-its-kind video production ‘Not Discovered Yet’, to promote the wildlife and natural beauty of Oman. The agreement was signed by AbdulAziz Mohammed Al Balushi, Group CEO, Ominvest, and Maisa Fahad Al Hooti, Founder and CEO, […]

Wet wipes: is it harm or benefit?

Today, we all probably have a hard time imagining our lives without such a convenient means of personal hygiene as wet wipes. And most of us don’t even think about whether they are harmful to the environment and human health. The answer is unequivocally yes. Wet wipes contain plastic, which means that they do not […]

Seaspiracy. The fishing industry is more harmful to the environment than plastic

Let’s watch a new Netflix documentary and learn about the impact of commercial fishing. Fishing nets pollute the world’s oceans and harm marine life more than plastic tubes. Dolphins do not suffer the most from dolphinariums, but from being caught in nets while fishing. Fish farms are no better, because they create a lot of […]

Over 900 mangrove saplings planted in Oman

More than 900 saplings of mangroves have been planted by the Oman Environment Authority in Khor Al Qurim in the Wilayat of Al Musanna, Times of Oman reports. Environment Authority said in its statement: “Within the framework of the National Initiative project to plant 10 million trees and with the aim of preserving and rehabilitating […]