Tag: environmental conservation

    EPAA launches ‘A Day in the Reserve’ program

    The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) launched the “A Day in the Reserve” program, which is distributed over four sites on specific dates, at the Khor Kalba Mangrove Centre, Wasit Wetland Centre, Geological Park in Al Buhais, and Al Muntather Reserve, WAM reports. Taking place until 23rd December, the program includes families […]

    Saudi environmental security officers protect sea and land ecosystems

    The Saudi Special Forces for Environmental Security have apprehended dozens of offenders for environmental violations as part of a recent crackdown, Arab News reports. Under the command of the Ministry of Interior, the forces arrested individuals who illegally moved sand and soil in Jeddah and Tabuk. People who illegally entered the Imam Turki bin Abdullah […]

    Dr. Madiha to award Oman environmental prize

    Assigned by His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, DNews 6 Minister of Education, Chairperson of the Oman National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, hand over the UNESCO-Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Preservation on 17 November 2021. The award handing-over ceremony was held on the sidelines of the UNESCO 41st session of the General Conference […]

    Sheikha Fatima congratulated Razan Al Mubarak for being elected IUCN President

    H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and the “Mother of the Nation,” congratulated Razan Al Mubarak, Managing Director of the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi and the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, for being elected […]

    Islamic Perspectives On Environmental Conservation

    IN 1972, to mark the opening of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, the United Nations established World Environment Day. Since then, it has developed into a global platform celebrated in over 100 countries – including Qatar – and encourages worldwide awareness and action for environmental conservation. It has become one […]

    Oman: environmental issues to be addressed in Vision 2040

    Oman Vision 2040 stated that the Sultanate has made unremitting efforts to ensure that natural resources are protected and used safely and soundly, people are protected from harmful environmental impacts, and that environment is effectively managed in a way that supports the prosperity of the society. For this, the Vision’s top priorities include concern for […]

    Be’ah launches #YourSpace employee volunteering program in Oman

    As part of the company’s efforts to encourage and promote the culture of volunteering among its employees, the Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah) announced the launch “#YourSpace” a Volunteer Employee Programme which covers all employees of the company across various governorates of the Sultanate, Times of Oman reports. #YourSpace is a Volunteer Employee Program […]