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Fujairah authority takes conservation message global

Authority presents study on Wadi Wurayah’s owl population and conservation strategies

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Held every four years, the global event brings together experts, policymakers, and conservationists from governments, academia, the private sector, and civil society to discuss ways to better protect the planet’s natural heritage.

Arabian lynx spotted in Fujairah after years of absence

Motion-sensor cameras record the cat in Wadi Al Wurayah for the first time in years

The Arabian lynx plays a vital ecological role as a top predator, helping maintain balance within mountain ecosystems.

Watch: Pakistan launches 'anti-smog cannons' in Lahore

Giant anti-smog guns unleash fine water mist to trap deadly particles

Punjab government launches anti-smog cannons in a bid to keep skies clear of smog to avoid health hazards.

Meet Dubai kid-turned-professional racer who plays fair

We caught up with the UAE professional racer who proves you can race fast and plants trees

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UAE-backed $119m prize fuels desalination innovation

Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and XPRIZE seek breakthrough desalination solutions

UAE-backed $119m prize pushes innovation in desalination

Abu Dhabi turns to AI to tackle soil salinity crisis

EAD warns that climate change and human activity are worsening salinity across the emirate

A view of the Abu Dhabi skyline.

How the UAE will phase out single-use plastics by 2026

By next year, Dubai will implement the final stage of the single use plastic ban

The UAE will ban the import, production, and trade of single-use plastics from January 2026.

How the UAE’s protected areas safeguard aquatic life

From seagrass meadows to wetlands, conservation and technology reshape the nation’s coasts

The Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve in Abu Dhabi is the largest marine protected area in the UAE and contains coral reefs, mangroves, and sabkhas.

Meet the 14-year-old Dubai eco warrior tackling e-waste

At 14, Risha Tulpule is leading Dubai’s fight against e-waste with record-breaking drives

Risha Tulpule and her gang of Dubai-based eco-warriors!

Wildlife, heritage and adventure await at Mleiha Park

Conservation attracts local and global eco-enthusiasts to experience the natural wonders

Spread across 34.2 square kilometres, the park showcases the beauty and biodiversity of the Arabian desert while offering visitors a chance to experience nature up close.

Abu Dhabi suspends Musaffah facility over air pollution

EAD says strong odours, poor air quality triggered action

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Watch: DUBAI REEF sparks marine life boom off coast

Underwater footage reveals thriving marine life around reef modules

Scientific surveys conducted at the site show a notable rise in the presence of native fish species, including snappers, groupers, and barracuda.

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