On the 2nd of February, Lebanon’s leading newspaper AnNahar did not print that day’s edition for the first time in its 88 years of publishing. Instead, the ink and paper intended for that day – named the Election Edition – were sent towards the printing of voting ballots for the 2022 Lebanese Election. Lebanon is […]

Over 3,000 coral polyps have been planted by 300 divers across different areas in Khorfakkan in Sharjah and Dibbain Fujairah as part of Emirates Draw’s Coral Reef Regeneration programme. A community-driven activity that was launched in December 2021, the initiative aims to plant 48,000 coral polyps to support the UAE’s efforts to preserve coral reefs […]

The MENA region’s most reputable and comprehensive energy event, Middle East Energy (formerly Middle East Electricity), returns to Dubai World Trade Centre from 7 – 9 March to address the future of the energy transition when it welcomes senior energy leaders, policymakers, and influencers to discuss the opportunities surrounding green hydrogen in the region. According to […]

GE Aviation has selected Boeing to support flight tests of its hybrid electric propulsion system using a modified Saab 340B aircraft and CT7-9B turboprop engines. Boeing and its subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences will provide GE Aviation with airplane modification, system integration and flight-testing services. That work includes nacelle manufacturing, flight deck interface design and software, […]

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, is conducting a hydrogeological mapping project for the UAE- a unique project at the level of the Arabian Gulf region. The project aims to collect, classify, and analyse all available data on ground and surface water, which has been […]