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UAE says markets free of Cyclospora-linked lettuce

Ministry says UAE markets remain free of lettuce linked to the outbreak

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The Ministry is also verifying the safety of food products available in UAE markets and taking preventive measures to ensure the highest food safety standards.

Dubai’s $1m Global Water Award targets water solutions

Applications date extended as UAE seeks to improve access to safe water worldwide

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer

Sharjah hotel turns food waste into water

Resort transforms kitchen waste into irrigation water, setting a sustainability benchmark

The newly commissioned biodigester processes organic kitchen waste on-site in Sharjah.

Abu Dhabi launches 10m-seed desert restoration drive

AI-guided aerial seeding aims to restore native desert ecosystems at scale

Native species, drones, satellite imagery and artificial intelligence will be used to restore habitats and improve biodiversity across the emirate.

UAE secures first UNESCO natural heritage site

The inscription recognises Wadi Wurayah's exceptional natural significance

Wadi Wurayah becomes UAE's first UNESCO-listed natural heritage site

UAE, FAO discuss future-ready farm regulations

Session explored flexible policies to support innovation and sustainable food systems

The event was held as part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop a flexible, forward-looking regulatory environment that supports innovation in the agriculture and food sectors.

UAE grows 150 date varieties, harvest season begins

Ministry continues efforts to protect palm trees from the destructive red palm weevil

Among the country's best-known date varieties are Fard, Barhi, Khalas, Sukkari, Khanezi, Sultana, Shishi, Zamli and Abu Maan.

Dubai deploys electric bikes for cleaning teams

New electric bikes can run up to 10 hours and carry around 90kg of waste

The new bikes are designed to help cleaning teams move more efficiently through neighbourhoods while collecting waste in hot and humid conditions.

Dubai: Why everyone is talking about flame tree season

The iconic summer bloom is becoming a lasting symbol of Dubai’s identity

The Flame Tree has quietly become a symbol of Dubai’s resilience, innovation and environmental sustainability.

Wadi Wurayah eyes Unesco World Heritage status in UAE

Fujairah’s biodiversity-rich mountain reserve seeks global recognition

Wadi Wurayah Fujairah

Abu Dhabi cultivates over 302,000 new coral colonies

Artificial reefs boost marine life as Abu Dhabi expands coral restoration

Coral revival drive aims to restore fish stocks and bolster food security

Dubai's AI park design contest offers huge cash prizes

Global competition invites designers, students, AI innovators to reimagine Al Safa 2 Park

Dubai on Sunday launches the world’s first artificial intelligence-powered park design challenge

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