ENVIRONMENT

SHARJAH — Beaches across the northern emirates are shut, and the closures have now reached Sharjah’s city coastline as authorities try to keep oil from a damaged tanker...

Beaches across the northern emirates are shut, and the closures have now reached Sharjah’s city coastline as authorities try to keep oil from a damaged tanker away from...

Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have been shut as authorities work to contain an oil spill from a tanker in the Arabian Gulf....

The UAE has confirmed that a tanker oil spill in the Arabian Gulf lies behind the strong fuel-like smell that has unsettled residents of Dubai and the northern...

The region's biggest pop culture festival is set to take over Abu Dhabi once again, with Middle East Film & Comic Con confirming a headline-grabbing celebrity addition that...

McDonald’s Qatar Plants Mangroves, Cleans Beach for Earth Day 2026 In a strong show of environmental commitment, McDonald's Qatar marked Earth Day 2026 by organizing a large-scale beach...

Black Rain Falls Over Tehran After Airstrikes Hit Oil Facilities, Raising Health and Environmental Fears Tehran, Iran — Reports of "black rain" in Tehran have drawn global attention after airstrikes on oil facilities...

Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA) has made significant progress in its ambitious natural gas extension project in Dibba Al-Hisn, with 94% of the first phase already...

Dubai has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by spearheading an ambitious initiative aimed at reducing the use of single-use plastics. In a world grappling with environmental...

Khor Al-Muzahmi, a vital coastal and wetland area in the UAE, has recently been recognized for its significant role in the country’s biodiversity achievements. This ecological treasure, situated...