Prince of Monaco presented with prestigious BirdLife award
The species on BirdLife’s logo, the Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea, wasn’t selected at random; this globetrotting seabird embarks on possibly the most amazing migration of all birds,...
Financial institutions support Vision 2030 plan through education, environment and sustainability initiatives
Despite facing challenging times due to low oil prices and economic uncertainty, Qatar’s top financial institutions have not let their vital corporate social responsibility programs suffer As Qatar...
‘Reflections on Happiness & Positivity’ helps to foster hope and development in the Arab world
The latest book by Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, “Reflections on Happiness & Positivity,” is an attempt to contribute toward transferring the UAE’s experience to the rest...
One Good Tern Deserves Another; Saving The Birds One Nest At A Time
One favorable consequence of always carrying binoculars in plain view is that they help create an international citizenry of nature lovers. I’ve just returned from a trip to England visiting family....
Environment suffers in Battle of Mosul
Experts and officials have warned of the consequences of the ongoing battles in Mosul, reporting catastrophic and severe negative impact on air, water, soil, and the health of the Iraqi people. They...Israel to fill beaches with Turkish sand to curb costs
Israel plans to fill its shores with imported black and grey sand from Turkey, according to, Protecting the Cliffs of the Mediterranean Shore, a publicly owned Israeli corporation. The corporation...
UAE among most digitally advanced markets in Arab world
The UAE, along with New Zealand and Singapore, were the only three nations classified in the ‘Stand Out’ category of the 2017 Digital Evolution Index, with an overall score of 3.22 The...
Sharjah unveils plan to be first Arab age-friendly city
Sharjah has unveiled its four-year strategic plan to become the Arab world’s first age-friendly city. After joining the World Health Organisation’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and...
