A seemingly mundane infrastructure announcement by the UAE has set off a storm on Arabic-language social media, with pundits accusing Abu Dhabi of seeking to dig up militants’ tunnels and plant Israeli spy devices. Palestinians in Gaza pushed back: ‘Hamas mouthpieces,’ one wrote Nagham Zbeedat. Feb 2, 2025 The UAE announced on Saturday a project […]

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By Maria Weldali – Jan 25,2025 As rain fails, farmers in the northern city of Irbid say they started uprooting their crops in the hope of replanting should rains start in earnest (File photo) AMMAN — As wet season has brought no enough rains so far, farmers in Irbid said they have been pushed farmers to a […]

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NAF, World Bank talk social protection cooperation By JT – Jan 26,2025  AMMAN — Secretary General of the Jordan Valley Authority (JVA) Hisham Haisa and World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Ousmane Dione on Sunday discussed the importance of financing new water projects in the Kingdom. During a tour at Mujib Dam, […]

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By Maria Weldali – Jan 30,2025 AMMAN — Despite their essential role in agriculture, many women working in the local sector feel neglected and unsupported.  A recent study by Tamkeen revealed that a staggering 75.7 per cent of women in agriculture report a lack of social backing from local communities and agricultural associations, highlighting a critical gap […]

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JT – Jan 30,2025 AMMAN — The Jordan National Red Crescent Society (JNRCS), in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has launched a transformative three-year project with the aim of supporting Jordan’s water-stressed communities. The initiative will be supported by regional funding […]

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By JT – Jan 30,2025 A view of the King Talal Dam in Jerash, some 50km north of Amman (File photo) AMMAN — Secretary-General of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation Hisham Heisa, during a recent meeting in Beirut, chaired a committee tasked with drafting a unified Arab vision and strategy to address regional interventions in the […]

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Bahi Ajman’s initiative harnesses atmospheric moisture to provide drinking water January 29, 2025 Ashfaq Ahmed, Senior Assistant Editor Ajman: In a pioneering move for the hospitality industry, a pioneering water from air project has been launched in Ajman. The groundbreaking initiative marks a significant leap in environmental responsibility, allowing the hotel to harvest pure drinking […]

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Israeli water giant Mekorot launches a nationwide solar tender to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and meet infrastructure needs. By JERUSALEM POST STAFFJANUARY 20, 2025 Israel’s national water company, Mekorot, is continuing its push into renewable energy, issuing a tender for the supply, installation, and maintenance of photovoltaic systems across the country. These systems will be […]

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By JT – Jan 28,2025 Funded by the Canadian government with JD11 million, the initiative aims to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy in the southern Jordan Valley (File photo) AMMAN — The Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Tuesday signed an agreement to launch […]

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 January 29, 2025 IRSC, a leader in renewable energy solutions and sustainability, has signed a partnership agreement with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Egypt, a global manufacturer of automotive electrical systems, to design, supply, and install solar PV power plants on the rooftops of Sumitomo’s industrial facilities. This collaboration underscores Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Egypt’s commitment […]

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Short Url. https://arab.news/52d7n NOUR EL-SHAERI  January 07, 2025 RIYADH: Electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors has become the first global automotive company to join the Kingdom’s “Made in Saudi” program as the country continues strengthening its industrial capabilities.  The milestone grants Lucid the right to use the “Saudi Made” label on its products, symbolizing the nation’s […]

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‘No physical harm is caused to them’: Tens of thousands of cranes stay in northern Israel’s Hula Valley over the winter and cause serious damage to agricultural produce, prompting the Nature and Parks Authority to work with the JNF on finding a solution Zafrir Rinat. Dec 23, 2024  A new method has been developed for […]

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106 bird species recorded in 2024 By JT – Jan 26,2025 AMMAN — Ayla Oasis in Aqaba has emerged as a leading destination for birdwatching and biodiversity conservation, with a recent survey revealing the presence of 106 bird species recorded in the area in 2024. Conducted by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) through […]

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January 26, 2025 The Ministry of Environment launched on Sunday a comprehensive guide designed to support the implementation of afforestation plans as part of the presidential initiative to plant 100 million trees. The announcement took place during the celebration of National Environment Day 2025, which was held under the theme “A Green Sustainable Egypt: Towards […]

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January 27, 2025 Gulf News Report Dubai: Dubai Municipality announced on Monday that it has planted a total of 216,500 new trees in 2024, marking a 17% increase compared to the previous year. This achievement translates to an average of 600 trees being planted daily.  Additionally, afforestation and landscaping efforts have expanded the emirate’s green […]

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January 27, 2025 Sharmila Dhal Dubai: A one-of-its-kind Pollinator Garden, an ecological sanctuary, officially opened at Terra in Dubai’s Expo City today, in the presence of Dr Jane Goodall, the global conservationist behind the initiative.  Terra, the sustainability hub, also announced the launch of the 100 Hives, 100 Schools initiative along with Jane Goodall’s Pollinator […]

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By JT – Jan 26,2025 AMMAN — The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Jordan and Alhalat Developing co. on Sunday signed an agreement to enhance community awareness on water harvesting and conservation. The agreement falls under the “Building Resilience to Climate Change in Jordan through Improved Water Use Efficiency in the Agriculture […]

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RAMALLAH, January 24, 2025 (WAFA) – The Palestinian Water Authority announced today that its teams have been working for the sixth consecutive day to assess the water damage caused by the Israeli aggression in northern Gaza. The authority stated in a statement that its technical teams have encountered significant difficulties in accessing water and sanitation […]

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Najib Saab. 24/1/2025 After thirty years of climate summits, debating the reality of climate change is no longer the priority, as the discussion today has narrowed down to determining who will pay the price for the measures needed to halt it and deal with its detrimental consequences. When negotiators sit at the table, their diverging […]

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By Mohammed Mahmoud. April 19, 2024 see also full series on Economy, Climate and Middle East Introduction The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is naturally prone to being hot and dry, in stark contrast with the rest of the world. The region’s arid climate is the primary contributor to its perennial state of water […]

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