The world’s fastest population growth is accelerating the need for a more diversified economic system in oil-dependent Iraq, according to a top government minister, Arab News reports. Iraqi Prime Minister Financial Affairs Adviser Mazhar Mohammed Saleh called for a new “social market” to reduce oil dependence and boost investment in key sectors such as manufacturing, […]
Lets’ check the UNDP article devoted to World Desertification Day – read how residents of Haditha, Iraq, are coming together to transform their desert into an oasis. Located about 240 kilometers northwest of Baghdad, a quaint city with panoramic views of the desert sits on both sides of the Euphrates River. With over 46,000 residents, […]
Oman announced on June, 23 a renewable five and ten-year extended residency permit to foreign investors to attract quality investments. The new Investment Residency Program (IRP), to be launched in September 2021, targets sectors like industry, tourism, mining, logistics, agriculture, fisheries, education, health, and information technology (IT), Times of Oman reports. The major announcement was […]
Masdar City, the sustainable urban development in the UAE, is set to play a key role in the global green recovery from COVID-19 as it continues to add sustainability-focused innovation and technology companies, WAM reports. The number of companies in the City’s free zone increased 26 percent in 2020, indicating the important role of the […]
The UAE is taking meaningful action to reverse the trend of overfishing to satisfy the country’s huge demand for fish in a sustainable way. By adopting aqua practices to replace conventional fishing methods, the UAE has taken decisive action to help preserve fish supplies without harming the environment, Arabian Business reports. To put the current […]
Saudi Arabia has adopted a number of strategies and programs to promote sustainable agricultural development and increase the agricultural area, said Ahmad Al-Fares, governor of Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO), on June 14, Saudi Gazette reports. These different strategies contribute to achieving food security at the national, regional, and international levels and preserving natural and environmental […]
Saudi Arabia’s mega vision for its tourism industry is thoroughly embodied by way of two large-scale developments along its Red Sea coast. They’re led by John Pagano, CEO of The Red Sea Development Company, and Amaala. He spoke to the Gulf business about company plans. Let’s check the main topics. Pagano believes that The Red […]
All Red Sea Project assets, including resorts, hotels and facilities, run through smart control systems that allow enough light as needed while being careful to save energy consumption and reduce waste, said for Arab News Myriam Yaniz, director of lighting management at the company. Red Sea Project is using the technology as it looks to […]
The United Arab Emirates recent years has announced a commitment to environmental sustainability. The Independent writes about the UAE Green Turn. Let’s check Rahma Khan article out. The United Arab Emirates – the country with the world’s tallest building and fast-growing metropolitan areas – was previously notorious for being one of the world’s top sources […]
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 […]
