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The Execution Gap: Protecting National Visions from R&D Failure
Addressing the gap between national climate ambition and operational R&D reality in the GCC to protect institutional mandates.
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Ingestion of a Large Plastic Fragment by a Gilthead Seabream, Sparus aurata
Authors: Sabhah Alhmoudi, Nabil Mansour, Ahmed G. Ismail.Macroplastic fragment in the intestine of a gilthead seabream Sparus aurata (AI, MI, PI, S, P), evidencing plastic ingestion.Abstract: In this report, a farmed sea…
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Acremonium quercivorum (Hypocreales, Sordariomycetes), a New Species from Oak (Quercus spp.) Growing in Algeri
Authors: Alla Eddine Mahamedi, Milan Spetik, Muhammed Namseed Padinhar Ismail, Fouad Lamghari, Ales Eichmeier & Akila Berraf-Tebbal.Acremonium quercivorum sp. nov. morphological characteristics. (a, b) Colonies on PDA (f…
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Why Sustainability Pilots Stumble: Bridging the Scaling Gap in GCC R&D
Explore why high-stakes sustainability pilots in the GCC often fail at the scaling phase and how R&D governance protects institutional mandates from innovation theatre.
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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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Alternariaphoenicis sp. nov. and Alternariaouedrighensis sp. nov. (Pleosporales, Pleosporaceae): Two new speci
Authors: Youssef Djellid, Alla Eddine Mahamedi, Milan Spetik, Eliska Hakalová, Ales Eichmeier, Micael Ferreira Mota Gonçalves, Fouad Lamghari, Maryam Ali Saeed Mohamed Al Hmoudi, Akila Berraf-Tebbal.Date palm tree with d…
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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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Reflection on 2025! A Year Under Pressure
Lessons from Underwater Diving2025 tested me hard. Close family severe health issues. Some investments losses in my home country . Organizational restructuring. Projects are under strain. Add to that a small but toxic do…
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Why Governance Design Matters More Than Equipment
Governance design matters more than equipment. Without ownership and decision rights, even the best tools fail to deliver results.
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Biodiversity Protection Is Not a Side Project — It’s Infrastructure
Biodiversity is not a side initiative. It is critical infrastructure that underpins economies, climate resilience, and human systems.
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Innovation Is Not an Ideation Workshop: It’s a Delivery Discipline
Innovation fails when treated as ideation. Real innovation is a delivery discipline built on execution, governance, and accountability.
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Reflection on 2025
A Year Under Pressure — Lessons from Underwater Diving2025 tested me hard. Close family severe health issues. Personal financial losses. Organizational restructuring. Projects are under strain. Add to that a small but to…
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Why Innovation Strategy Must Start With Constraints
Innovation succeeds when it starts with real constraints. Ignoring limits leads to pilots that never scale or deliver value.
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R&D Without a Clear Purpose Is Just Expensive Curiosity
R&D fails without a clear purpose. Without strategic intent, research becomes costly curiosity instead of a driver of value.
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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.