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Environment & Energy
Al Ain Zoo Celebrates birth of Newborn Scimitar-horned oryx and Addax
over a year ago
Al Ain Zoo is celebrating the recent birth of a Scimitar-horned oryx and an Addax, both born last week, as part of the zoo's commitment to the conservation of arid land species. Inhabiting isolated regions in the Sahara, the Addax is well adapted to its stony desert habitat. Addax are considered... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Bio-energy crops could be harmful to wildlife
over a year ago
- Converting farmland to grow bio-energy crops could be ruinous to wildlife, says a study. “The Skylark is an indicator species for agricultural areas because it occupies many habitats...,” noted Jan Engel, from Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, Leipzig in... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Kepco aims to double UAE nuclear plant sales
over a year ago
Korea Electric Power Corp, or Kepco said it will begin talks next year with the UAE on a new deal for four nuclear power plants, and plans to spend 800 billion won ($706.06 million) this year on overseas resources development including acquisitions. President and chief executive Kim... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Fishing for Al Badah suspended
over a year ago
DUBAI — Minister of Environment and Water Dr Rashid Ahmed bin Fahd issued a decision suspending the catching and selling of Al Badah fish (Gerres longirostris) in Abu Dhabi till June 1. The suspension came into effect on April 1. The ministry also suspended the sale of Al... Full story
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Environment & Energy
A right call for the environment
over a year ago
DUBAI - Out of the box, a state-of-the-art mobile phone won’t leave your side. It will keep you in touch with friends and family, entertain you when you’re bored, and act as sleek, stylish status symbol. So what happens when a newer model is released? Your... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Master plan to combat threat of water shortages in Abu Dhabi developed by EAD
over a year ago
The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) said it had developed a strategic plan for the management of the Emirate's water resources to combat the threat of severe shortages in future, delegates at the Agribusiness Outlook Forum in Dubai were told today.The master plan calls for the adoption of... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy starts implementing Dubai Integrated Gas Strategy 2030
over a year ago
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum chaired today the 16th meeting of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (SCE) at the headquarters of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).The Council discussed the final recommendations on the Dubai Integrated Gas Strategy 2030 as part of the Dubai... Full story
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Environment & Energy
The Arab world has a chance to change climate change perceptions
over a year ago
The attention of much of the Arab world has recently been focused on the landmark Arab League summit, held between 27 and 29 March, the first to be held in Iraq since 1990. Going forwards, however, preparations are already underway for an even bigger, global conference later this year that will... Full story
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Environment & Energy
Extreme weather threatens ecosystems
over a year ago
Stockholm - Hurricanes, torrential downpours and droughts will become more frequent with global warming, threatening species especially in bio-diverse ecosystems and tropical rainforests. Flora and fauna will become extinct at a rate 100-1,000 times higher than normal. Climate... Full story
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Environment & Energy
H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad inaugurates SPE Middle East Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
over a year ago
Abu Dhabi, UAE (2 April 2012) – H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water inaugurated the 2012 SPE Middle East Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Conference and Exhibition (MEHSSE). The event has attracted an international audience and will run until 4 April at ... Full story



