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Topic: Agriculture

Law on plant genetic resources in UAE debated

May 15, 2013

The Minister of Environment and Water objects to the amendments made by FNC members.  Read Article Law on plant genetic resources in UAE debated

Welcome to Abu Dhabi's agricultural future

Workers at the farm in Madinat Zayed in the Western Region. The integrated practices have resulted in the farm becoming close to self-sufficient. Photos Ravindranath K / The National

May 09, 2013

Food is of strategic importance to Abu Dhabi with improving yields key to guaranteeing future supplies. Now a model farm is showcasing the benefits of integrated farming. Read Article Welcome to Abu Dhabi's agricultural future

How to keep 6,000 cows happy in the UAE desert

Cows are lined up to be milked at Al Ain Dairy with each one producing up to 34 litres a day. Sammy Dallal / The National

May 06, 2013

Seeing thousands of cows grazing in the desert is an unusual sight, but the herd at Al Ain Dairy is thriving: demand for local milk is growing and there are plans to double in size. Read Article How to keep 6,000 cows happy in the UAE desert

Dubai resident sets up aquaponics system in his backyard

Dubai resident Daniel Frawleyhas set up a hydroponic gardening system in his backyard. He currently has Thai basil and tomatoes growing. Lee Hoagland / The National

Apr 25, 2013

Daniel Frawley, an engineer from Australia, is the proud owner of a small aquaponics system at his ground-floor flat in the Greens. Read Article Dubai resident sets up aquaponics system in his backyard

 

Hourly weather reports to help Gulf farmers save water

A farm in the Western Region of the UAE. Farmers in the Gulf will soon get hourly weather updates to help them save water. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Apr 16, 2013

The Irrigation Management Information System, launched in Dubai in February, aims to help farmers avoid wasting the region's most scarce natural resource.  Read Article Hourly weather reports to help Gulf farmers save water

 

Change of tactic to guard UAE food supply

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Mar 29, 2013

The UAE and other Arabian Gulf countries are looking to Australia and New Zealand besides East Europe and Africa to secure food supply. Read Article Change of tactic to guard UAE food supply

 

Making more sense of UAE agriculture

Mullberries with irrigation lines at an Abu Dhabi farm. Some experts have questioned the worth of agriculture in the heat of the country's summer due to the amount of water it takes to maintain yields. Andrew Henderson / The National

Mar 27, 2013

Contributing only to one per cent of the UAE economy, farming is sucking up 60 per cent of country's water. Read Article Making more sense of UAE agriculture

 

GCC countries must clamp down on wasted food, UAE experts says

Mar 22, 2013

According to Nicholas Lodge, an agricultural expert at the Abu Dhabi-based consultancy, less waste is better than buying up land overseas. Read Article GCC countries must clamp down on wasted food, UAE experts says

 

Free animal feed and veterinary services for Northern Emirates farms

Mar 17, 2013

The initiative by the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority aims to boost cooperation.  Read Article Free animal feed and veterinary services for Northern Emirates farms

 

Thousands of abandoned farms across UAE to be brought back to life

A gardener at the International Centre for Bio Saline Agriculture works in a test plot of grasses with their seeds head covered on Wednesday, MArch 13, 2013 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Charles Crowell for The National

Mar 14, 2013

The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture in Dubai plans to rehabilitate the farms, on which the soil has been rendered all but infertile by salty ground water. Read Article Thousands of abandoned farms across UAE to be brought back to life

 

Fresh vegetables to hit UAE shelves all year round

Salem Sulaiem Khamis is the owner and farmer of this green house capsicum farm in Al Rahba area near Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

Mar 04, 2013

Farmers in Abu Dhabi are being taught to produce vegetables throughout the year to avoid peaks in production in February and March. Read Article Fresh vegetables to hit UAE shelves all year round

 

New game to help farming consultants in Africa

Provided image of Insead's 3D farming simulation game. Courtesy Insead

Feb 16, 2013

A 3D game developed by Insead in Abu Dhabi aims to train farm consultants in Africa by simulating their very own farming environment. Read Article New game to help farming consultants in Africa

 

Organic produce straight from the UAE's greenest of farms

Elena Kinane is the owner of Greenheart Organic Farms, one of only a handful of organic farms in the country. Pawan Singh / The National

Feb 01, 2013

The Life: Elena Kinane, an organic farmer in Dubai, talks about the hurdles of organic farming in the UAE.  Read Article Organic produce straight from the UAE's greenest of farms

 

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Gold iPads for Dubai's Burj Al Arab guests

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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

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

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Video: Tracing UAE families through genealogy

Video: tracing UAE families through genealogy(Video)

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In pictures: Swarovski studded tub

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

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In pictures: Maldives a piece of heaven on earth

Maldives a piece of heaven on earth(Photos)

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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)

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