Environment News

UAE: Soon grow mangoes, lemons, onions at home as govt kicks off new initiative

Lemon, mango, guava, figs, lettuce and radish are among food items that can be cultivated, says top official

Dubai: First 1,000 reef modules completed in world's 'largest purpose-built' project

The modules aim to establish a vibrant marine habitat for reef fish and aquatic fauna such as hard and soft corals, sea anemones, sponges and mollusks

Dubai: Driving an EV? How to get green charger card from Dewa

Users may also link this card to their Dewa account and get the EV charging fees included in their monthly bill

UAE launches first lab to create new wheat varieties; 'Sharjah 1' to have 19% protein content

The new farm is equipped with advanced technology and features 550 different strains of non-GMO soft wheat

UAE: Oil spill hits beach near Fujairah’s Snoopy Island; authority to investigate cause

Thanks to the hotels' prompt reporting, the affected area was immediately cleaned up

Abu Dhabi announces grazing ban starting October 16

The ban also provides an opportunity for experts to conduct field studies on vegetation cover, ensuring its preservation and sustainability

UAE: Villa residents find recycling easier than those who live in apartment buildings

A recent survey revealed that nearly 50% residents recycle once or twice a week, and 13% recycle daily

Dubai's wildlife legend who lived in zoo, cared for gorillas and lions retires after 35 years

He recalls how their giraffe used to serve as a local landmark for locals — and why they once had to put down 300 venomous cobras

UAE: Geckos that glow in the dark, 100kg green turtles can be found in new UAQ ecotrail

The sustainably designed ecotrail to also feature a 250m wooden boardwalk and a 1.8km guided dune-based path

UAE: Over one-third of households collect and separate waste

Plastic and food waste are on par as the primary material discarded in household waste in the Middle East, according to a survey