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Environment & agriculture
The Arabian Tahr, a nimble mammal native to the rugged cliffs of the Al Hajar Mountains in the UAE and Oman, faces increasing threats from habitat loss, climate change, and competition for food with livestock. Ensuring t…
Environment & agriculture
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a growing concern in UAE waters, affecting marine life, human health, and local industries. These blooms occur when certain algae grow rapidly, producing toxins that can harm fish, contami…
Apiculture & food
Honey is more than just a natural sweetener—it reflects the land, climate, and plants from which it comes. In the United Arab Emirates, honey has a unique character because it is produced in a desert environment rich wit…
Research & leadership
شمبان، معشبهCOMMON NAME:SicklethornARABIC:شمبان، معشبهBOTANICAL NAME:Asparagus falcatus L.SYNONYMS:Protasparagus falcatus (L.) Oberm.FAMILY:LILIACEAEKIND:NativeEMIRATE:FujairahGROWTH FORMS:ShrubsHABITATS:WadiTYPES:Perenn…
Research & leadership
Authors: Nabil Mansour, Vladimir M. Korshunov, Praveen Pankajakshan.Arabian tahr breeding enclosures in Wadi Wurayah, Fujairah, UAE, used for captive breeding and hormonal trials to enhance reproductive success.Abstract:…
Animal science
Camels have been a vital part of life in the Arabian Gulf for centuries, symbolizing resilience, adaptability, and cultural heritage. Known as the "Ships of the Desert," camels thrived in harsh desert conditions, helping…
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 …
Animal science
A deep dive into camel milk proteomics, exploring the molecular structure of unique proteins and their antimicrobial and hypoallergenic benefits.
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…
Technology & engineering
Authors: Amnah Saeed Sulaiman Aldhanhani, Muhammed Sirajul Huda Kalathingal, Shaher Bano Mirza*, Fouad Lamghari RidouaneTop eight meteorological features ranked by importance for machine-learning analysis of weather patt…
Environment & agriculture
Authors: Fatmah Rashed Mohamed Obaid Alhefeiti, Manar Ahmed Mohammed Alblooshi, Reem Y Yaqoub Yousif Ahmed Abdalla, Muhammed Sirajul Huda Kalathingal, Shaher Bano Mirza and Fouad Lamghari Ridouane.Rainfall levels across …
Technology & engineering
Authors: Fatmah Rashed Mohamed Obaid Alhefeiti, Shaher Bano MirzaMinimum NDVI values from 2017–2022 showing spatiotemporal changes in vegetation cover across the Emirate of Fujairah using NDVI and GIS analysis.Abstract: …
Marine science
An in-depth look at the science of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) at FRC, focusing on biofiltration, water recovery, and real-time sensor monitoring.
Apiculture & food
Explaining the molecular techniques and honeybee genomics used by FRC to identify climate-resilient traits in native honeybee populations.
Environment & agriculture
FRC details its advanced methods for soil salinity mapping using GIS, remote sensing, and precision field sampling to combat desertification and improve agricultural land use.
Apiculture & food
Authors: James Arruda Salomea; Shaher Bano Mirzac; Fouad Lamghari Ridouane.Sugar content and electrical conductivity of honeydew honey samples from different years and locations in Fujairah, UAE, showing intra-regional v…
Environment & agriculture
A technical analysis of hydroponic nutrient management, examining the role of electrical conductivity, pH balance, and ion-selective monitoring in precision agriculture.
Environment & agriculture
Authors: Wesayef Saeed Obaid Fares Al Dahmani, Shaher Bano Mirza*, Muhammed Sirajul Huda Kalathingal, Fouad Lamghari RidouaneMacro-mineral content analysis of Acacia ehrenbergiana (Salam) from Fujairah, UAE, compared wit…
