Algeria’s government surprised Queen Margrethe
Last year, Queen Margrethe of Denmark visited the African nation of Ghana. The official visit, which lasted for several days, had a special start that surprised both the Queen and the entire Danish...
Iran oil tanker’s sinking off China raises environmental fears
Beijing – The sinking of an Iranian tanker off China could severely damage marine life, environmental experts warned Monday, as state media reported an oil spill covering up to 50 square miles...
Ford awards $100,000 to MENA organizations for environment
Ford Motor Company has announced the latest recipients of its Conservation and Environmental Grants, with $100,000 being made available to 10 successful entries. Accepted from Algeria, Bahrain,...
Sheikh Mohammed launches new eco-tourism Dubai project
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Marmoom Reserve project, the first unfenced desert conservation reserve in the...
TESLA TRUCKS SET FOR MIDDLE EAST
UAE-based environmental management company Bee’ah has added 50 Tesla Semi trucks to its fleet, in a first for the region. The company has confirmed the electric trucks, which are set to hit the...
Lebanon’s oil & gas sector
Lebanon is finally stepping into the exploration phase. The Council of Ministers approved the awarding of exploration and productions licenses mid-December to a consortium made of France’s Total,...
‘Morocco Enjoys Great Credibility in Scientific Research’: International Space Station
During the first of its kind contact, the International Space Station (ISS) on-orbit crew touched upon life on board the ISS and space industry. The school community, including the students,...
Civil society slams landfill expansion plan
A coalition of civil society and environmental groups Wednesday slammed the government’s plans to expand two coastal landfills in a short-term bid to keep trash off Lebanon’s streets. “The coalition...
