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Look: UAE carpet sharks, stingrays released into Arabian Sea at Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary

The 'near threatened' species that were released on Thursday at the Jebel Ali Wildlife Sanctuary were aged between 8 to 10 months

UAE: Water, energy consumption go down as residents adopt sustainability

The Year of Sustainability campaign, announced in February 2023, helps the public commit to sustainability as a lifestyle through easy-to-adapt daily habits

Abu Dhabi: How to keep birds away from villas, apartment balconies

Authorities provided a guide that effectively and environmentally manages infestations of invasive birds in urban and suburban areas

Abu Dhabi: 400 million single-use plastic bags likely to be saved this year, thanks to 2022 ban

This is the equivalent of greenhouse gases (GHGs) of 130,000 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles being driven for one year, the EAD said

Meet the UAE citizen who built a 'healing farm' where rehab patients can ‘mentally rest’

At his balcony’s 5 by 5sqm greenhouse, he grows spinach, iceberg lettuce, mint leaves, strawberries, rosemary and kale

No more floods at Dubai Metro stations in the future with new measures: RTA chief

'Future-proof solutions' have been implemented, with protective barriers installed at vulnerable stations and all identified problem areas addressed

UAE: Smart recycling devices for plastic bottles, recyclable waste launched in Fujairah

This initiative also involves school students, giving them the opportunity to positively impact their school environment

Dubai: Over 740 EV charging points set up as nearly 35,000 electric cars hit city's roads

'The UAE aims to have 50 per cent of the cars on its roads electric by 2050,' said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of Dewa

Electric plants? Inside Dubai farm growing unique greens, flowers you can eat

The vertical farm is transforming dining scene in the UAE with its unique blooms, as demand soars from high-end and Michelin-starred restaurants

Look: Bryde’s whale spotted near Fujairah port guided back to migration path

Dedicated teams helped ensure the whale’s safety and smooth return to its migration route