Changes in architecture could allow UAE residents to spend up to eight months of the year feeling comfortable while outside, an expert said. Kishore Varanasi, director of urban design at US-based CBT Architects, says elements such as green walls, channels that create breezes and shading will help to reduce heating effects. Mr Varanasi, who has […]
Shark conservation has been boosted by a new international trade ban that offers greater protection for 70 species of sharks and rays. Restrictions on shark and ray fishing were announced at a major conference on protecting wildlife in trade. The UN Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of […]
A UAE initiative that gives advance warning of bad weather, pest outbreaks and other risks aims to reach 100 million farmers by 2030, it was announced at the Cop30 climate summit. The Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (Aim for Scale) project could improve yields and help farmers, especially those in poorer regions, to cope with the […]
Two crucial coral reefs in UAE waters are showing signs of recovery from bleaching in a boost for the environment, a study has shown. When corals are stressed by changes in conditions such as temperature, light, or nutrients, they expel the symbiotic algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn completely white. Corals can survive a bleaching event, […]
The UAE is a “firm believer” that water is under-prioritised worldwide, and the country’s co-hosting of the UN Water Conference in 2026 is a reflection of its growing focus on securing the vital resource. The Emirates is hosting the international event alongside Senegal to sound the alarm over growing problems around water security worldwide. “The numbers are quite shocking: […]
A project to revive the country’s marine species is paying dividends but more needs to be done to mitigate the impact of pollution on the UAE’s coral reefs, an expert said. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Marine Owen, co-owner of Freestyle Divers, realised there was no more time to waste to offset the effects of climate change. […]
Aljomaih Energy and Water Company, in partnership with Buhur Investment Company and Nesma Group, announced the successful financial close of the Jubail–Buraydah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project, with a total investment value of approximately SAR 8.5 billion ~ USD 2.26 billion. The achievement follows the signing of the Water Transmission Agreement between the project company, Stream […]
Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC), the region’s leading business enabler and global events powerhouse behind GITEX and Gulfood, today announced that two of the world’s biggest events driving trade and economic impact in Dubai will move to Dubai Exhibition Center at Expo City Dubai in 2026. The two events are GITEX GLOBAL, the world’s largest […]
President Sheikh Mohamed has directed an expansion of nature reserves in Abu Dhabi to reach about a third of the emirate’s total land area. The announcement comes at the close of the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s World Conservation Congress, which was held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre during the past week. It was the first […]
The crucial role AI is playing in tackling the poor state of the world’s biodiversity has been highlighted at an Abu Dhabi event. Experts who spoke to The National at the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress offered real-world examples of how AI had helped, but also warned it was not a silver bullet. Skylight – an […]
