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Environment & agriculture
The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is more than just a tree in the UAE—it represents cultural heritage, resilience, and sustainability. For generations, date palms have provided food, shelter, and economic support, and …
Environment & agriculture
Fujairah’s arid terrain, with its rocky mountains and low rainfall, makes agriculture and vegetation growth challenging. However, strategic soil and water management can help transform these harsh landscapes into greener…
Environment & agriculture
Today was one of those days that reminds you why multidisciplinary research truly matters.We moved between French, Arabic, and English, navigated work across two countries, coordinated seven nationalities, and aligned si…
Environment & agriculture
In a world where extreme weather events are no longer rare but expected, forging alliances with institutions that stand at the forefront of climate science is not just smart — it’s essential. Today, we are proud to intro…
Environment & agriculture
Building the UAE’s New Era of Climate PreparednessAfter witnessing the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the UAE since 1949, Sharjah has taken a decisive step: the creation of the Sharjah Smart Center for Climate Resili…
Environment & agriculture
Floods and climate-driven disasters are accelerating across many regions, including the UAE and Benin. Communities, infrastructures, and national development plans will continue to face mounting pressure as extreme weath…
Environment & agriculture
— Reflections on My Recent Participation in the Global Meet on Renewable & Sustainable EnergyI had the privilege of contributing to the 2nd Global Meet and Expo on Renewable and Sustainable Energy, held at the Crowne Pla…
Environment & agriculture
Across the UAE, land degradation and desertification pose growing challenges to ecosystems, agriculture, and long-term climate resilience. Yet within these challenges lies an opportunity: to redefine how arid nations res…
Environment & agriculture
Authors : Ahmed Sefelnasr · Mohsen Sherif · Dalal Al Shamsi · Assaad Kassem· Aseela Al Moalla · Fouad Lamghari Ridouane · Shaher Bano · Pakam Subraelu · Khaled Mohamed · Abdel Azim EbraheemAbstract Population growth, and…
