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The bipartisan legislation is an expansion upon the current US-Israel energy cooperation program and will increase the funding and longevity of the program until 2034.  By JERUSALEM POST STAFF SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 The United States and Israel may see further energy development cooperation thanks to a new BIRD Energy and US-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act of 2024, which was introduced […]

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With an extraordinary understanding of the Dead Sea’s natural ecosystem, the project is uniquely positioned to harness the therapeutic power of nature. By NOAM BEDEIN. SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 As Israel approaches the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre – a day that forever altered the nation’s landscape – the country finds itself grappling with trauma from multiple […]

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Sep 29,2024 AMMAN — The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Sunday urged the public to take advantage of its solar cells and heaters programme, which subsidises 30 per cent of the cost for households to help them ease the burden of electricity bills. A ministry statement revealed that the technical specifications and requirements […]

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 Sep 23,2024 AMMAN — The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and Mutah University’s Prince Feisal Dead Sea Research Centre launched a training course in Karak Governorate on adaptation to climate change to train eight women agricultural engineers who were selected as “wise women” in the field of adaptation to climate change in the agricultural sector. […]

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By Maria Weldali – Sep 24,2024 AMMAN — As October approaches, farmers across the Kingdom are preparing to harvest a wide range of crops, marking the transition into the new agricultural season. This period brings both opportunities and challenges, as seasonal changes affect the supply and demand for various fruits and vegetables. Adnan Khaddam, president of the […]

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Sep 29,2024 AMMAN — The Ministry of Water and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on Sunday signed an agreement to launch the Water Scarcity in the Middle East and North Africa initiative. Minister of Water and Irrigation Raed Abu Saud, who signed the agreement with FAO Representative in Jordan Nabil […]

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Sep 25,2024 AMMAN — Minister of Transport Wissam Tahtamhouni met on Wednesday with Global Green Growth Institute representative in Jordan Christoph Ascott and sustainable transport expert Mohammed Nasser over enhancing cooperation on green transport initiatives. During the meeting, attended by Acting Secretary General of the Ministry of Transport Osama Karadsheh, Tahtamhouni stressed the government’s commitment […]

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27/9/2024. Sajila Saseendran, Chief Reporter Municipality highlights mobile air quality monitoring station at 30th ITS World Congress Dubai: If you’ve noticed that the air quality in Dubai seems better than in many other cities, you can partly thank the mobile air quality monitoring station, a state-of-the-art truck equipped with artificial intelligence systems and tools. This […]

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Sept 26 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates aims to release its new national climate plan under the Paris climate agreement, outlining how it will cut its greenhouse gas emissions from 2025 to 2035, before the COP29 climate summit in November. That would make it one of the first major emitters to take that step […]

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By Mahmoud Issa. September 12, 20246:3 BEIT LAHIA, Gaza, Sept 12 (Reuters) – With Israel blocking the entry of almost all fuel into Gaza to prevent its use by Hamas militants, some Palestinians in the north of the shattered territory have turned to using plastic waste to make their own. “We walk for long distances to […]

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Fires erupted in the area of Safed following the barrage that set off sirens throughout northern Israel. By KESHET NEEV, SAM HALPERNSEPTEMBER 20, 2024 1 Firefighters at the site of a wildfire following a missiles attack from Lebanon, in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona, September 18, 2024. (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90) A playground in the northern […]

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The Nature and Parks Authority filed a 594,000 NIS lawsuit against Jamal Haj for hunting a protected Israeli deer species. By ELI ASHKENAZISEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Through the State Attorney’s Office, the Nature and Parks Authority filed a landmark damages claim this week against Jamal Haj from Tamra, seeking NIS 594,000 for the illegal hunting of a […]

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The central Israeli city of Herzliya is reconsidering a plan to build breakwaters off its coast due to opposition from beach goers and water sports enthusiasts who say the plan will affect the accumulation of sand on nearby beaches Zafrir Rinat. Aug 13, 2024 The Herzliya municipality is reconsidering a plan to build breakwaters off […]

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Vanessa Ghanem, Al Arabiya English. 18 September ,2024 Saudi Arabia seeks to position itself as a player in the global renewable energy sector with an ambitious goal of sourcing 50 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2030. This commitment includes a substantial investment in solar energy, leveraging the country’s abundant sunlight. By the end of […]

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1 / 2 SHAMS CEO Khaled Asfahani said that the forum is part of ongoing efforts to preserve marine environments. (SPA) 2 / 2 SHAMS CEO Khaled Asfahani said that the forum is part of ongoing efforts to preserve marine environments. (SPA)Next Short Url https://arab.news/jrsee September 10, 2024 JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its firm dedication to […]

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Fujairah Research Centre combines traditional, modern methods for marine conservation Published:  September 10, 2024 Fujairah: In a groundbreaking effort to advance marine conservation, Fujairah Research Centre has launched an innovative initiative that combines ancient Emirati practices with contemporary scientific methods to restore coral reefs and boost marine biodiversity. This pioneering approach utilises natural materials such as […]

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Half a million of these birds have been released into the wild to boost sustainability Published:  September 08, 2024 1 Abu Dhabi: The International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), a leader in pre-emptive species conservation, has announced a total production of 888,256 houbara bustards at its breeding and research centres in Abu Dhabi, Morocco and Kazakhstan […]

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17/9/2024 The Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD), in partnership with the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has successfully rehabilitated 10 greater flamingos rescued during February’s harsh weather event effected by Al-Mizr low pressure at the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve. Heavy rains were accompanied by exceptionally large hail showers, which greatly affected […]

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20/9/2024 In line with Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative (ADMI), the Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi (EAD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and Emirates Nature-WWF, launched a first-of-its-kind ‘Guidelines for Mangrove Restoration in the UAE’. As the first national publication to provide specific guidance for mangrove restoration in the UAE, the Guidelines […]

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