Water consumption in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region has been slashed by 75 per cent, thanks to irrigation methods used by the Department of Municipalities and Transport. Government figures show 12.4 billion gallons of water were saved in 2021, thanks to better use of natural resources. Only 1.2 millimetres of rain fell in the first […]
ABU DHABI, 22nd April, 2022 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has completed the initial phase of its campaign to maintain the appearance of cities and to responsibly use natural resources by increasing groundwater efficiency in 2021 in the Al Dhafrah region through the Al Dhafrah Region Municipality (DRM). Seasonal irrigation tactics […]
Beach-goers lather on sun cream on a daily basis to protect their skin from harmful UVB rays. As well as stopping your skin from burning, the cream or oil helps to guard against more harmful effects of the sun, such as skin cancer. However, a study has suggested that the use of sun cream could be endangering coral […]
ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2022 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) today announced its achievements for 2021 regarding groundwater conservation. Groundwater in Abu Dhabi Emirate is a non-renewable resource, so it must be well protected. The Agency continues its rigorous efforts to monitor groundwater usage and last year launched new initiatives to […]
Oyster beds off the UAE coast contain elevated concentrations of microplastics, according to a new study that highlights the contamination of the marine environment. Old fishing gear, shipping waste and plastics discarded on land could all be contributing to the microplastic pollution found in the research, according to scientists. The study by the American University of Sharjah (AUS) in collaboration […]
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 […]
NEW YORK, 31st March, 2022 (WAM) — The Secretary General of the United Nations has announced the appointment of an expert panel led by Canada’s former environment minister to examining net-zero pledges by the private sector. “Governments have the lion’s share of responsibility to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, adding […]
ABU DHABI, 1st April, 2022 (WAM) — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has rescued over 200 sea turtles since the start of the new year. EAD’s commendable efforts have been supported by their Wildlife Rescue Programme partner and the largest aquarium in the Middle East, The National Aquarium of Abu Dhabi (TNA). Ahmed […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, met with South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Monday during his tour of pavilions at Expo 2020 Dubai. During the meeting at the South Africa pavilion, the leaders discussed prospects for cooperation between the two countries, Dubai Media Office said. South Africa celebrated its country […]
Abu Dhabi: Nine per cent of the world’s total desalinated water is being produced at desalination plants in Abu Dhabi, a senior Abu Dhabi government official told delegates at the two-day 3rd Mena Desalination Projects Forum 2022 that got underway at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel today. Khadija Bin Braik, Director of Water […]
