environment

Saudi Ministry, wildlife authority confirm commitment to preserve environment

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and the Saudi Wildlife Authority have confirmed their commitment to preserving the environment. The two government agencies also said that in this regard, they are working in tandem to develop protective mechanisms. The ministry said that threats to the environment in Saudi Arabia include hunting and trafficking in migratory birds, local media reported.Read more

Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah highlights importance

KALBA - Musimchronicle

Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, in Sharjah, has underlined the importance of protecting endangered birds and animals to maintain biodiversity and nature, in line with the vision of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the desire of the Emirate of Sharjah toRead more

Greater Flamingos breed for 7th consecutive year at Al Wathba Wetland Reserve

Abu Dhabi - WAM

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, EAD, has announced a record number of 448 flamingos chicks which hatched at the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve this summer months after yet another successful breeding season at the reserve. Commenting on the announcement, Dr. Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Executive Director, Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Sector at EAD, said, "Flamingos are the star attractionsRead more

Busaiteen girls' school construction completed

Manama - BNA

Works Affairs Undersecretary of the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Ahmed Al Khayyat stated that the Ministry has completed the construction of a new school for girls in Busaiteen and has handed it over to the Ministry of Education. The project was implemented as part of the Gulf Development Program and cost BD4.7 Million. The school wasRead more

Viva nature reserve joins to Ramsar's list

Amman - Iman Yousef

The Middle East and East Asia Chief Advisor for the Ramsar Convention, Dr. Le Young, announced on Tuesday that "Viva" nature reserve joined to the list of "Ramsar" of wetlands of global importance, at a ceremony held on this occasion at the site of the reserve, in Gore Viva, under the patronage of the Jordanian Minister of Environment, Dr. YassinRead more

Municipality and Environment Minister Meets Mayor of Ankara

Doha - Arab Today

HE Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi met on Thursday with Mayor of Ankara Melih Gokcek, who is currently visiting Doha. During the meeting, they discussed aspects of cooperation between Qatar's municipalities and Ankara municipality in the field of municipal affairs and other related topics. HE the Minister and the Mayor of Ankara signed a twinningRead more

President of Uganda Leaves Doha

Doha - Arab Today

HE President of the Republic of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni left Doha Thursday, after a three-day official visit to Qatar. HE the Ugandan President and his accompanying delegation were seen off upon departure from Hamad International Airport by HE Minister of Municipality and Environment Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi and HE Uganda's Ambassador to Qatar Dr Yahya Rashid Ssemuddu. Source:Read more

Environment Minister,Poland Ambassador protection of migatory birds

Beirut - NNA

Environment Minister Tarek Al-Khatib met on Tuesday at his office in the Ministry with Poland's Ambassador to Lebanon Gesiatz Bozk in the presence of the minister's advisor Manal Moussallem with discussions reportedly featuring high on the protection of migatory birds. Poland's Ambassador relayed best regards to the Minister from his Polish counterpart, adding that despite his knowledge that Lebanon isRead more

Khatib receives Fayad

Beirut - Arab Today

Environment Minister,Tarek Khatib, met on Friday with Member of Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc, Ali Fayad, accompanied by a delegation from Wadi Hujair Reserve. source: NNARead more

President Al-Bahir Appreciates Role of Parliament in lifting Sanction from Sudan

Khartoum - Arab Today

President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, has appreciated the great role played by the National Assembly for the lifting of the unfair sanctions imposed on Sudan. Addressing the National Legislature in its fifth session Monday, President Al-Bashir has praised the initiative of the National Legislature for supporting the executive authority in confronting the major issues, a matter thatRead more