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Apiculture & food
The world’s leading beekeeping congress has made its decision — Dubai will host Apimondia 2027, marking a historic milestone for the Arab world and firmly positioning the UAE as a rising global leader in bee science, sus…
Research & leadership
In every successful research centre, there comes a moment when ideas must move from scattered thoughts to a structured direction. That moment defines whether an organisation will drift… or lead.For us, clarity is that tu…
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…
Research & leadership
I am truly honored to be invited to join the Advisory Board Committee for the Biotechnology Program. This trust means a great deal, and it aligns perfectly with my ongoing commitment to strengthening the UAE’s scientific…
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
Every research institution has one figure who quietly drives transformation behind the scenes. At the Fujairah Research Centre, that person is Dr. François Mitterand Tsombou — a qualified botanist and one of the region’s…
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…
Technology & engineering
Authors: Manar Ahmed Mohammed Alblooshi, Sirajul Huda Kalathingal, Shaher Bano Mirza , Fouad Lamghari RidouaneAbstract: Clouds have a significant impact on the planet's energy balance, climate, and weather. They serve as…
Apiculture & food
Authors : Fatima K. Alkindi , Ali El-Keblawy, Bahgat Fayed, Sarra B. Abdelgadir, Doha H. Abou Baker, Fouad L. Ridouane , Shaher Bano , Rania Hamdy, and Sameh S. M. SolimanAbstract Royal jelly (RJ), a nutrient-rich substa…
Environment & agriculture
En every research centre, there are individuals who quietly carry the weight of entire scientific missions — people whose fieldwork, knowledge, and persistence build the foundation for innovation.At the Fujairah Research…
Research & leadership
A Journey That Redefined Plant Science in UAEMy story with Dr. François began in 2022. At that time, he was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sharjah under the leadership of Dr. Ali El=Keblawi — talented, hu…
Research & leadership
In the middle of a very serious meeting on olive-tree propagation in desert environments — powered by advanced Spanish technology and supported by EU funding — something unexpected happened: we burst into laughter.Not be…
Marine science
The Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) have officially joined forces to advance marine researchThe Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) and the Kuwait Institute for Scientifi…
Research & leadership
I’m pleased to share that I have been officially accepted as an expert on the UAE Research Map — a national initiative led by the Advanced Research and Technology Council (ATRC) in collaboration with the Emirates Researc…
Marine science
1. IntroductionMarine pollution, including oil spills and harmful algal blooms (HABs), poses significant ecological, economic, and social risks to coastal environments. Effective early detection and real-time monitoring …
Apiculture & food
Authors : Khaled Almiani , Shaher Bano Mirza , Camille Zufferey , Khawla M. Alyammahi and Fouad Lamghari .Abstract Honey is globally recognized for its substantial nutritional and therapeutic properties. However, its hig…
Apiculture & food
The Second Scientific Conference on Health and Medical Research in the UAE-October 2025 Fujairah Honey as a Natural Therapeutic Agent: Anticancer and Anti-Inflammatory Properties from a Unique UAE EcosystemEman J. Abuzai…
Marine science
IntroductionMarine turtles — among the most ancient species on Earth — have thrived for over 100 million years, playing critical ecological roles in maintaining ocean health. They connect ecosystems across vast distances…
