Text size:

  • Small
  • Normal
  • Large
  • Connect: facebook twitter Google Plus
  • Radio: Classic FM
  • Feed: rss

Topic: Ministry of Environment and Water

Green growth workshops to be held

Mar 09, 2013

The UAE is pushing forward with its plan to create a green development strategy. Read Article Green growth workshops to be held

Waste system for Northern Emirates effective soon

Mar 06, 2013

FNC question Minister of Environment over pollution and the problem of waste in the UAE. Read Article Waste system for Northern Emirates effective soon

Agriculture is the largest consumer of water in Abu Dhabi

Jan 22, 2013

Authorities in Abu Dhabi plan on reducing water consumption in agriculture after new data showed agriculture takes up 72 per cent of the emirate's water supply. Read Article Agriculture is the largest consumer of water in Abu Dhabi

UAE Ministry of Health recalls six herbal weight loss products

Jan 09, 2013

The Ministry of Health asked the Ministry of Environment and Water, Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority and Dubai Municipality to recall six herbal weight loss products. Read Article UAE Ministry of Health recalls six herbal weight loss products

 

Incentives for dedicated Emirati fishermen

Jan 04, 2013

The Ministry of Environment and Water is giving incentives to local fishermen in a bid to keep them in their profession. Read Article Incentives for dedicated Emirati fishermen

 

Biodegradable bags to become compulsory across the UAE

Dec 16, 2012

Bags will be compulsory for supermarkets, although some experts say they are not as environmentally friendly as first thought. Read Article Biodegradable bags to become compulsory across the UAE

 

Middle East faces extreme climate change

A jogger running along the Corniche as the sun sets In Abu Dhabi. Andre Forget / The National

Dec 06, 2012

Earth matters: Temperatures up to 6°C higher are likely to be among the most serious impacts brought about by changes in the climate, a World Bank report notes in Doha. Read Article Middle East faces extreme climate change

 

Global warming report to address concerns of world policy-makers

Oct 28, 2012

Climate scientists hope to provide the world's governments with more useful detail about what they can do about global warming. Read Article Global warming report to address concerns of world policy-makers

 

UAE could drink itself dry in 20 years, warn experts

AL AIN , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Sep 5 : Mr Sabir working as an Engineer in the UAE university in Al Ain showing one of the natural water well in Falaj Hazza area in Al Ain. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News. Story by Anwar Ahmad

Oct 04, 2012

50 per cent of the nation’s water comes from the ground, but it is being used so quickly that in two decades ‘most of it will be depleted’. Read Article UAE could drink itself dry in 20 years, warn experts

 

Experts to chart the way to a UAE free of ozone-killing chemicals

Aug 21, 2012

A September conference will gather experts to find alternatives to chemicals used in refrigeration and air conditiong that are destroying an important part of the earth's atmosphere. Read Article Experts to chart the way to a UAE free of ozone-killing chemicals

 

Water fines needed 'to cut consumption'

Apr 19, 2012

The UAE is a huge water consumer, needing 26 times as much as it has available, the Food and Agriculture Organisation says. Read Article Water fines needed 'to cut consumption'

 

'Disaster' planning slammed by FNC member

Apr 10, 2012

Environment chief quizzed on response to sunken diesel tanker Read Article 'Disaster' planning slammed by FNC member

 

Polluting cement factories 'could be shut down'

Apr 09, 2012

Ministry of Environment and Water rules that all plants must provide a report assessing the level of pollution. Read Article Polluting cement factories 'could be shut down'

 

More on this topic

Editor's Picks

Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

gold-ipad

Guests of the Burj Al Arab will now be presented with 24-carat gold iPads when they check in at the lavish hotel.  Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

Operation Hawksbill swings into action

The mother Hawksbill turtle on her way back to sea after laying eggs on Saadiyat beachfront yesterday. She is the first sea turtle to nest on the island at the start of the season. Photo Courtesy Tourism Development Investment Company

Saadiyat is renowned for its hotels and beach clubs, but it is also a vital breeding ground for the endangered sea turtle.  Operation Hawksbill swings into action

More horses of Al Zarooni test positive

DONCASTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Mickael Barzalona riding Encke win The Ladbrokes St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster racecourse on September 15, 2012 in Doncaster, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 152015829.jpg

British Horseracing Authority confirm results include St Leger winner Encke but Saeed bin Suroor’s horses tested negative  More horses of Al Zarooni test positive

Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.

Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

Sound & Vision

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes

Video: Talking Shehhi – a dialect from RAK's mountain tribes(Video)

Full screen

Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

Full screen

In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

The Swarovski Crystal Saracen bath from Catchpole & Rye.(Photos)

Full screen

In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

Full screen

In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

Full screen

Sections

The National Conversation

Sound & Vision

The Guide

Events

Online Features

My National

Do you have a story?

On the site:

Can't find what you are looking for? Try The National Topics