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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 EbraheemAbstractPopulation growth, and enhanced irrigati…
Research & leadership
Horseshoe Vetch, a native annual herb with yellow stalkless flowers and curved segmented pods, found on sandy soils of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
Research & leadership
حشيشة الصبيان، حامض (حميض)COMMON NAME: Small FumitoryARABIC: حشيشة الصبيان، حامض (حميض)BOTANICAL NAME: Fumaria parviflora Lam.SYNONYMS: Fumaria officinalis var. parviflora (Lam.) Ewart; Fumaria vaillantii subsp. parviflo…
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Balangu Shirazi or Lallemantia royleana, a small aromatic annual herb with pale blue flowers and scalloped leaves, blooming Feb–Apr on rocky slopes in Fujairah.
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Ocimum forsskaolii, native UAE aromatic basil with glossy leaves and whorled flower spikes, an annual herb blooming Feb–Apr on rocky slopes.
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شجرة الغزالCOMMON NAME: SageARABIC: شجرة الغزالBOTANICAL NAME: Salvia spinosa L.SYNONYMS: Sclarea spinosa (L.) Raf.FAMILY: LAMIACEAEKIND: NativeEMIRATE: Ras-Al-Khaimah, FujairahGROWTH FORMS: HerbsHABITATS: Wadi, GulleyTY…
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Ludwig's Marshmallow, native UAE herb with spreading hairy stems, whitish-pink flowers, and segmented round fruits, blooms Feb–May on rocky slopes.
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Swampmallows, rare UAE perennial herb with erect hairy stems, pink/white flowers, and triangular mericarps, blooms Jan–Apr in gulleys.
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ثمينهCOMMON NAME: LimeumARABIC: ثمينهBOTANICAL NAME: Limeum humile ForsskalSYNONYMS: L. obovatum Vicary, L. indicum StocksFAMILY: MOLLUGINACEAEKIND: NativeEMIRATE: Abu-Dhabi, SharjahGROWTH FORMS: HerbsHABITATS: SandyTYPE…
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Long-headed poppy (Papaver dubium), native UAE herb with scarlet flowers, hairy stems, and black seeds, blooms Feb–Apr in rocky wadi slopes.
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Climate change is no longer a distant scenario. It is already reshaping weather patterns across the UAE — from unprecedented rainfall events to rising temperatures, shifting wind patterns, and new coastal risks. As these…
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…
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A Journey With Engr. Ahmed NabilCollaboration is rarely a straight line. It grows, evolves, and tests your endurance. My journey with Engr. Ahmed Nabil, an IUCN expert and one of the most respected marine specialists in …
Marine science
Where Research, Community, and the Blue Economy Come TogetherIn Fujairah, the sea is more than a landscape. It is culture, identity, and livelihood. Our aquaculture operations were built on a simple belief: responsible f…
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In the UAE, performance is not just a metric—it’s a mindset. And few symbols capture this better than the falcon, the Halcon, an icon of precision, vision, and relentless drive. It represents a country that refuses to st…
Marine science
On 26 November 2025, the Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) and the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) will host the Marine Innovation Exhibition at HCT Fujairah – Al Faseel Campus. This year’s edition carries special signi…
Environment & agriculture
Understanding flowering periods in the UAE is not just about knowing when plants bloom — it is a window into ecosystem stabiliPhenologyUnderstanding flowering periods in the UAE is not just about knowing when plants bloo…
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…
