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DEWA recycling scheme diverts 19.83 tonnes of waste

More than 1.41 million containers have been recycled since the initiative began in 2022

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The items were collected through smart recycling machines installed at a number of DEWA buildings.

RAK bans barbecues at Flamingo Beach from September 10

Restriction comes as residents begin looking ahead to the UAE’s popular barbecue season

The restriction took effect on September 10, 2026, and applies to both the burning of charcoal and barbecuing on the beach.

What Dubai’s new nature reserve plan means for wildlife

Project will strengthen biodiversity protection, explore future expansion under Dubai 2040

The strategic collaboration was announced during the inaugural Dubai Environment Conference and Exhibition 2026

Meet Bittu Tabahi, the student who transformed a river

He spent his savings, battled infections and braved snakes to transform a filthy river

Bittu lives with his parents and comes from a modest background

Abu Dhabi urges removal of abandoned vehicles and boats

Abandoned vehicles and boats can obstruct traffic, limit access and create health concerns

The campaign also highlighted the impact of leaving vehicles and boats unattended for prolonged periods without maintenance or cleaning.

Abu Dhabi sets out plan to manage stray cat numbers

Moving stray cats creates a ‘vacuum effect’ that can bring new animals into an area

The Department uses a programme known as TNVMR alongside humane methods of keeping animals away from areas where they may cause problems.

UAE reaches 51% of 100 million mangrove planting target

Nearly 23,000 artificial caves have been deployed to support marine habitats

The UAE has 16 protected areas, and national plans seek to increase marine protected areas to 30 per cent by 2030, in line with the National Biodiversity Strategy 2031.

Al Ain plants 1,807 ghaf trees to curb drifting sand

The 14km project uses 1,807 ghaf trees to protect motorists and nearby areas

The project is designed to create a natural green barrier capable of reducing wind speeds and limiting the movement of sand.

Blood Moon eclipse to cover 96% of lunar surface

About 96% of the Moon will enter Earth’s darkest shadow at maximum eclipse

Astronomers classify it as a deep partial lunar eclipse because a small portion of the Moon will remain outside Earth’s umbra.

Abu Dhabi targets car washing in unauthorised areas

Municipality warns car washing can leave water pooling on roads and pathways

Municipal teams highlighted the effects of washing vehicles in locations not designated for the purpose, particularly the accumulation of water on streets and pedestrian areas.

UAE says markets free of Cyclospora-linked lettuce

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

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

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