The UAE is 80 per cent desert but remains committed to international efforts to combat desertification, said Dr Rashid bin Fahad, the Minister of Environment and Water yesterday. Read Article UAE pledges to fight against desertification
Special bins are being distributed by the Centre of Waste Management as part of a door-to-door collection initiative that is to be expanded across the emirate. Read Article Abu Dhabi recycling initiative spreads
More than 200,000 people marched across the country to vent their anger at the government's lavish spending in demonstrations which were initially triggered by a rise in bus fares. Brazil hit by largest protests in 20 years
The Saudi prince currently developing the world's tallest tower has invited the Dubai developer Emaar to help to develop an even higher building - a mile high - in one of the world's largest cities. Going for a mile-high building
