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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In the so-called unrecognized Bedouin villages in the Negev, where women are confined to their homes, the greenhouses they’re tending are often their families’ sole source of income – and hope Ronit Vered Jan 9, 2025 On a low table, carefully wrapped in glistening oilcloth, Umm Hani sets down a meal as marvelous as it […]

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JANUARY 22, 2025 By Jane Arraf For years, the hatching of sea turtles has attracted curious viewers from all over Lebanon, but on Sept. 8, 2024, only a handful made it to the Mansouri Beach in Tyre, despite attacks by Israel on the southern border. Tamara Saade for NPR MANSOURI BEACH, Lebanon — Just a few […]

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Riyadh, January 13, 2025, SPA — The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority has achieved a significant milestone by being included in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Green List. This accomplishment underscores the authority’s commitment to preserving a sustainable and thriving environment, adhering to the highest international standards and practices.The inclusion followed […]

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Riyadh, January 7, 2025, SPA — The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in collaboration with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Natural Reserve Development Authority (ITBA), released 95 endangered animals into the reserve as part of its breeding and resettlement programs.The release included 50 Arabian goitered gazelles, 30 Arabian oryx, 10 mountain gazelles, and five […]

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The shy toad had never been seen in Syria before, but now – of all times – it has been Ruth Schuster. Dec 22, 2024 Finally, some happy news has come to the Middle East! The Syrian spadefoot toad (Pelobates syriacus) has been rediscovered in Syria.  This is quite the zoological feat given that the […]

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2/1/2025 Abu Dhabi: The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has introduced a guide to manage and disperse invasive birds in collaboration with the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, to provide effective, humane and environmentally responsible solutions for managing infestations in urban and suburban areas. The guide outlines best practices for the public as well […]

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Published:  December 17, 2024 Abdulla Rasheed, Abu Dhabi Edito Abu Dhabi: The Scimitar-horned Oryx has returned to the wild in the Republic of Chad, thanks to The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD)’s efforts. The Scimitar-horned Oryx has been reclassified as “Endangered” on the conservation status scale of the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, after […]

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January 16, 2025 The Solar Outlook Report 2025 is officially here, and we’re thrilled to offer you the first opportunity to download it! Packed with insights, industry trends, and future opportunities, it’s your essential guide to the solar landscape across the MENA region.This milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the valuable contributions of our MESIA members, who […]

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Short Url. https://arab.news/vwqcf NIRMAL NARAYANAN. December 31, 2024 RIYADH: Saudi utility giant ACWA Power has secured SR2.63 billion ($703 million) in financing to develop, operate, and maintain a 1,100-megawatt wind power plant in Egypt’s Suez governorate.  In a statement to Tadawul, the company said the funding was sourced from the European Bank for Reconstruction and […]

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Short Url https://arab.news/9m6sh MIGUEL HADCHITY. January 05, 2025 RIYADH: Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority has secured a permit to construct a spent atomic fuel storage facility at the El-Dabaa power plant, located approximately 320 km northwest of Cairo. The NPPA plans to begin the construction of the facility in 2025. This storage solution will provide […]

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SolarEdge to cut operational costs amid a sales slump and inventory surplus in Europe;. The layoffs mark the company’s fourth round of cuts since January 2024 Adiel Eithan Mustaki, Calcalist|01.07.25  Renewable energy company SolarEdge has announced the dismissal of 400 employees worldwide as part of its efforts to reduce operational costs, following a significant crisis […]

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January 14, 2025 Abu Dhabi: In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) on Tuesday announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale ‘round the clock’ gigascale project, combining solar power and battery storage […]

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