Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the World Bank, pledged $100 million to create a global fund for inclusive tourism, according to the kingdom’s tourism minister Ahmed Al Khateeb, The National reports. “This will be the first and the only global fund dedicated solely to sustainable international tourism growth,” Mr Al Khateeb said at the Tourism […]
The problem of climate change is already there. A 2013 UN report said that it’s necessary to keep the planet warming at less than 2 ° C in order to avoid irreversible changes in ecosystems, and in 2020 this figure was already 1.2 ° C. Many believe that if not decisive action is taken to […]
Qatar has its fair share of natural wonders! Whether you’re living here or just visiting, these top natural wonders are worth a break from the city and man-made attractions that Qatar has to offer. Plus, all of these do not need any entrance fee and are open 24/7! One caveat though is that there are […]
Actually, when we throw away the medicine, we drink it with water afterwards. Let’s check how dangerous household medical waste is and what to do with it. We thank Zaborona for this review. Now some Western countries are developing special programs for the collection of medical waste. The editor of the Zaborona, Hanna Belovolchenko, together […]
The Biden Administration’s ambitious plans to scale up renewable energy in the U.S. will have a wider impact on the energy landscape in the Middle East, especially in the Arabian Gulf, according to the top official of a global body, experts and major industry players in the region. Talking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) about […]
This is real eco-art! A museum designed to show the vital role that plastics play in our lives, as well as the possibilities that their reuse and recycling offer us was established in Spain. It was open to the public from May 8th to 16th with free access. On May 17th, World Recycling Day, it […]
Extreme heat events — like those seen in California in 2020 — are expected to worsen over the century due to climate change and urban heat islands (UHIs). Cities will likely experience the brunt of those effects. Reflective pavements could reduce the frequency of heat waves in Chicago by around 30 percent over 20 years. […]
Let’s investigate the natural wonders of the island nation Bahrain. This is a small archipelago made up of 70 natural islands and an additional 33 artificial islands, centered around Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 percent of the country’s landmass. The country is between the Qatari peninsula and the north eastern coast of Saudi […]
Khalifa University of Science and Technology scientists suggest the overall number of particles in the air has fallen in the UAE since 2009, The National reports. Urban development in the UAE may have helped to limit pollution levels. It happened due to reducing the amount of dust whipped up by the wind, according to new […]
Cartier announced the eight winners of its 2021 Women’s Initiative Awards, with Basima Abdulrahman from Iraq scooping the top prize for the Middle East, for her company Kesk. She’s sustainability trailblazer is the Middle East, and she won an annual prize, which supports female entrepreneurs around the world, The National reports. “Being named as a […]
