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December 2025 was intense — but purposeful.

December 2025 at Fujairah Research Center: A Month That Meant SomethingDecember 2025 was busy at Fujairah Research Center. Not busy in a noisy way — busy in a meaningful way. The kind of month where work is demanding, da

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Embracing Innovation and Opportunity at a National Industry Event

Industry-focused events play an important role in shaping the future of manufacturing and innovation. Each year, national industry forums in the UAE bring together policymakers, business leaders, innovators, and entrepre

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The Importance of Selenium in Food Samples

Selenium is a trace mineral that plays an important role in maintaining human health. It supports the body’s antioxidant system, helps regulate thyroid hormones, and strengthens immune function. Because both too little a

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The Power of Citizen Participation in Environmental Protection

Citizen participation plays a vital role in protecting the environment. When individuals and communities actively take part in environmental initiatives, their collective efforts can create meaningful and lasting change.

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Plastic Pollution Found Inside a Seabream

During a routine scientific examination of a European seabream, researchers made a concerning discovery: a large piece of plastic, nearly 22 centimeters long, was found inside the fish’s intestine. The examination was or

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Gladiolus

سيف الغراب، سعدCOMMON NAME:GladiolusARABIC:سيف الغراب، سعدBOTANICAL NAME:Gladiolus italicus Mill.FAMILY:IRIDACEAEKIND:NativeEMIRATE:FujairahGROWTH FORMS:HerbsHABITATS:Slope (Rocky)Slope (Stony)TYPES:PerennialDESCRIPTION:

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Socotra Rush

Perennial, 40-80(120) cm tall. Stems erect, parallel and rigid. Stems and leaves similar in appearance, 0.2 cm across, sharp pointed.

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Quality vs. Quantity: How to Ace Your Job Application

In today’s competitive job market, how you apply for jobs can make a big difference. Many applicants focus on sending out as many applications as possible, but a strategic approach that emphasizes quality over quantity o

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Sicklethorn

شمبان، معشبهCOMMON NAME:SicklethornARABIC:شمبان، معشبهBOTANICAL NAME:Asparagus falcatus L.SYNONYMS:Protasparagus falcatus (L.) Oberm.FAMILY:LILIACEAEKIND:NativeEMIRATE:FujairahGROWTH FORMS:ShrubsHABITATS:WadiTYPES:Perenn

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Grape Hyacinth

Grape Hyacinthm, is a perennial bulb. Stems erect up to 30 cm. Leaves 2-3, long blades, tapering at end.

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Lovegrass

Lovegrass, a perennial, tufted up to 40 cm. Leaves rigid, flat or rolled, 0.1-0.2* 2-15 cm, hairy rim at insertion (ligule).

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Cogon Grass

Perennial, stems erect from 10-100 cm. Leaves linear, flat, 0.3-20* 3-100 cm. Inflorescence cylindrical, terminal, dense, white-hairy up to 20 cm long.

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Melanocenchris

ميلانوسنكرس الحبشةCOMMON NAME:MelanocenchrisARABIC:ميلانوسنكرس الحبشةBOTANICAL NAME:Melanocenchris abyssinica (R.Br. ex Fresen.) Hochst.SYNONYMS:Eutriana abyssinica, Gracilea royleana var. plumosa Hook.f., Melanocenchris

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Applications and Uses of FT-NIR Technology in Analytical Testing

Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a modern analytical technique widely used to analyze materials quickly and without damaging samples. One of the most advanced forms of this technology is Fourier Transform Near Infrare

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