A Dubai lawyer who has spent four decades studying plants and animals native to the Emirates has had a species of gecko named after him. Scientists have named it Feulner’s semaphore gecko (Pristurus feulneri) after Gary Feulner. The name is a reference to how it communicates using its tail and body. The gecko is commonly found across […]
As temperatures rise because of climate change, a new study has drawn an unexpected conclusion – Dubai may have become cooler in recent decades. Contrasting with the global trend and with results from five other major Gulf cities analysed, the apparent fall in surface temperatures of built-up areas in Dubai has been credited to the expansion of green […]
The UAE launched the first phase of the blue visa, announcing the details of the 10-year residency permit at the World Governments Summit on Tuesday. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP), said 20 sustainability thought leaders and innovators will receive permits in the first phase. The visa […]
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall on Monday opened a bee sanctuary named after her in the heart of Expo City Dubai, providing a haven to more than 30,000 of the insects. Called Jane Goodall’s Pollinator Garden, the park was officially launched at Terra, the Expo Sustainability Pavilion. “The story behind the Terra bees is very special,” Ms Goodall, 90, told The […]
A high-speed passenger train service to be introduced between Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be a game-changer for daily commuters, cutting travel time to 30 minutes, while significantly reducing carbon emissions. According to experts, one train under Etihad Rail’s project could eliminate millions of tonnes of emissions caused by drivers each year. While the stock of train has yet to be announced, […]
Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability movement launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council, in February 2022, has generated significant results in line with World Water Day on March 22, 2022. One month since the launch of the sustainability campaign on February 15, […]
DUBAI, 23rd March, 2022 (WAM) — ‘Dubai Can’, the citywide sustainability movement launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, in February 2022, has generated significant results in line with World Water Day. One month since the launch of the sustainability campaign on […]
Livestock is a dying branch of the agricultural industry. Half of all meat and fish will soon be produced using new technologies. This is a statement of the famous billionaire and philanthropist Jim Mellon at the event of the Future of Dubai Foundation, discussing the topics of the agricultural revolution and longevity, Euronews reports. He […]
While Dubai once pursued its vision through magnificent real estate, today it is harnessing technology to drive a revolutionary new vision for a smart city. Not even a pandemic can stop its large-scale plans. Let’s check some conclusions made by Afreen Aslam, Marketing Middle East & Africa. A slow return to normality As cities including […]
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced it will organize the 23rd Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show from 5th to 7th October 2021, at Expo 2020 Dubai. DEWA is the Official Sustainable Energy Partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, Government of Dubai reports. The announcement was made by Saeed Mohammed […]
