The outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war has led to an existential crisis for Israeli farmers, as well as for customers and evacuees trying to make ends meet in time for the holiday.  By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH. APRIL 15, 2024 As a result of the war and the current uncertainty, the families of military reserves and evacuated families, […]

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By Sara J. Faqir – May 16, 2024  Jordan stands as a true pioneer in electric mobility within the region (Photo courtesy of unsplash.com) AMMAN — The automotive landscape is undergoing a transformative shift as electric vehicles (EVs) surge to the forefront of the industry. With the concerns about climate change and the growing demand for sustainable […]

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By JT – May 17,2024  AMMAN — Director General of the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) Amjad Rawashdeh said that Jordan and Saudi Arabia have completed economic and technical feasibility studies for an electrical interconnection project between the two nations. Rawashdeh also noted that draft agreements for the project are “almost done”, according to the Jordan News […]

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n the last 30 years the the migratory bird population in Israel has dropped by more than 10%, according to KKL-JNF, due in part to climate change and the bird flu epidemic.  By JERUSALEM POST STAFF. MAY 26, 2024  The Jewish National Fund unveiled last week a new program titled the National Program for the Protection […]

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17/5/2024 As part of one of the largest large mammal reintroduction programmes in the world, the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD) released for the first time six Dama Gazelles into the Ouadi Rimé – Ouadi Achim Wildlife Reserve (OROAWF) in Chad. One of the three most endangered gazelle species, this latest release is part of an […]

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As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to explore the integration of AI in mineral exploration, it opens a promising new chapter not only for economic prosperity but also for upholding its commitment to environmental sustainability. Majid Alghaslan. 17 May ,2024 Saudi Arabia is at a critical juncture, poised to diversify its economy by capitalizing […]

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22/5/2024 As part of Environment Agency –Abu Dhabi’s (EAD) Single-Use Plastic Policy which was launched in 2020, a ban on a series of Styrofoam products in the emirate will become effective from 1 June 2024. Styrofoam is a type of plastic called expanded polystyrene and it has a range of uses. As part of the […]

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(Reuters) – Algeria will produce 3.7 million cubic meters per day of desalinated water by the end of 2024, which will cover 42% of the needs of the population estimated at 47 million, the CEO of Algerian Energy Company (AEC) Mohamed Boutabba told Reuters. Algeria aims to reach 5.6 million cubic meters per day of desalinated […]

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Najib Saab. 16/5/2024 The original copy of this commentary is published today, 16 May, as opinion in An-Nahar newspaper. (www.annahar.com)  Will the spring floods that hit some Arab countries serve as a reminder of the power of nature and the inevitability of respecting its rules? This question became obvious after the rainstorms that recently struck […]

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RODRIGO TAVARES. April 26, 2024 Short Url https://arab.news/w6aqy US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent visit to China underscored the urgency of addressing climate change. While she expressed concerns about the adequacy of China’s efforts in combating this existential threat, Chinese officials asserted their commitment to their own vision of sustainability encapsulated in the concept of […]

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STEPHEN BROWNE. May 03, 2024 Short Url https://arab.news/2dfp9 AlUla, the ancient oasis in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, is currently undergoing a comprehensive regeneration aimed at rejuvenating its native flora and fauna. This is crucial for reinstating the ecological equilibrium and embracing international conservation standards while fostering sustainable tourism practices. The Royal Commission for AlUla […]

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HANY TATWANY. May 17, 2024 Short Url https://arab.news/yh4js Saudi Arabia covers an area of more than 2 million square kilometers, ranking it 13th in the world in terms of land size, and the second-largest Arab country after Algeria. The Kingdom occupies four-fifths of the total area of the Arabian Peninsula, and is considered the largest […]

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RAED ALBASSEET. May 11, 2024 Short Url https://arab.news/wvewn Experts and advanced technologies can only do so much to protect the environment. Effective stewardship of a natural habitat hinges on the involvement of the people who live and work there. Communities understand local environmental issues from firsthand experience. They are personally affected. They are the ones […]

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May 19, 2024 Short Url https://arab.news/7jyey RIYADH: Greenfield energy projects are set to receive a boost, as The Arab Energy Fund has signed a $200 million funding agreement with the Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Co.  A memorandum of understanding was executed between the energy-focused financial institution TAEF and the Saudi-based industrial investment and development company, […]

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Dubai Municipality launches Hatta waste management project Published:  May 15, 2024 Dubai: Up to 20 tonnes of municipal waste is diverted from landfills daily, thanks to a strategic sustainable waste management project launched by the Dubai Municipality in the Hatta region in collaboration with Imdaad. Part of the “Zero Waste in Hatta” campaign, the project includes […]

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Agreement providing kingdom with 50 million cubic meters of water annually is part of 1994 peace deal; Israeli decision comes despite Jordanian request for 5-year renewal and amid growing tensions between nations over war   Itamar Eichner|. 05.16.24 Israel renewed its water supply deal with Jordan for half a year on Thursday, despite the Jordanians’ request […]

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May 7 Two encouraging pieces of news. Five of the seven Watergen systems that we deployed in Gaza have survived the war according to our partners at Damour. As you’ll recall, these systems generate clean drinking water and prior to the war they provided 10 million liters of water. We have also been nominated for […]

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We lived together, people from all around the world, Israeli and Palestinian, while a horrible war was happening, and we succeeded to be a light for each other, to support each other’s pain and loss and to believe that there should, and there is, another way. Inbar, Jewish Israeli student, Fall 2023 One evening as […]

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22 March 2024 Professor Lyla Mehta Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies and Norwegian University of Life Sciences Dr. Alan Nicol Principal Researcher – Politics of Water, Climate Change and Migration, International Water Management Institute As conflicts continue to rage in Ukraine and parts of the Middle East and Africa, the impact has not been […]

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The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies mission is to “meet the Middle East’s environmental challenges with innovative peace-building solutions.” Will this win them the Nobel Peace Prize? By JERUSALEM POST STAFFMAY 1, 2024 The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies (AIES), an Israel-based research center, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by a group of […]

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