ABU DHABI: Ahmed Al Kaabi, Assistant Under-Secretary for the Electricity, Water, and Future Energy Sector at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), inaugurated the Water Conference during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025. The event united global leaders to address pressing challenges of water and food security, especially in arid regions. Al Kaabi emphasised the […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Science Technology and Innovation Day saw delegates at COP16 in Riyadh seek to harness the restorative potential of innovation in combatting land degradation, desertification and drought. An action-packed agenda included an array of discussions and events, with subject-matters ranging from the use of increased satellite coverage for monitoring land degradation, to the […]
BAKU, Azerbaijan: On the sidelines of a pre-COP29 event, Abdulla Balalaa, UAE Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability Affairs, held a bilateral meeting with Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment of Singapore, to discuss water management and governance, as well as areas of mutual interest in preparation for the upcoming […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) recently held its 10th webinar in the Rain Enhancement Hub series. The session, titled “Sustainable Water Management Strategies to Complement Technologies for Water Harvesting from Non-Conventional Sources,” focused on innovative ways to tackle water scarcity in dry regions. Also read: Fussy eating in kids […]
STOCKHOLM: World Water Week 2024 will focus on the theme “Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future.” This theme highlights the importance of global collaboration in addressing water-related challenges and emphasises how water can be a catalyst for peace and sustainability. The event, organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), will bring […]
A sad event unfolded recently at Kruger National Park when a group of tourists provoked a male lion, leading to it falling off a waterfall. The tourists had been following the lion closely near a waterfall, trying to take pictures and videos, which upset and stressed the animal. The incident came to light after Maasai […]
Dubai has a bold plan called the Demand Side Management Strategy 2050, aiming to make the city a global leader in energy efficiency. The goal is to double efficiency improvements and achieve at least 30% savings by 2030 and 50% savings by 2050 in electricity and water use, as well as significant cuts in transport […]
Dubai: Dubai Municipality continues its journey towards environmental sustainability with the introduction of the smart marine scraper, a cutting-edge solution designed to address floating waste in the creeks and water canals of Dubai. This innovative technology, crafted by local Emirati talents in collaboration with the Al Khattal Boat Factory, signifies a notable advancement in the […]
Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a notice to customers, emphasizing the importance of taking precautions during rainy weather to maintain uninterrupted electricity and water supplies. Customers are advised to take necessary steps internally to safeguard their utilities and ensure safety and continuity. DEWA stressed the significance of engaging competent technicians for […]
Abu Dhabi: IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) and AquaKraft on the occasion of World Earth Day announced the launch of a unique Water advocacy & influencer program called Be Water +ve which endeavors to incubate a movement to make India’s villages Water +ve. The program is inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision & inspiration […]
After his success as the first Arab to spacewalk and the successful relocation of a spacecraft on the International Space Station (ISS), UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi recently shared in a social media post the fascinating way water moves in space. Presently on the longest Arab space mission aboard the ISS, the Emirati astronaut, on […]
