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Captive vultures can rewild and join the flock

We know from watching the movie Fly Away Home with Anna Paquin that Canadian geese bred in captivity identify and imprint on the first mother they see. We also learn that Canadian geese can learn to fly with airplanes, and then evetually rewild. True story. Does the Fly Away Home theory really work for all birds?

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Palm Pavilion features local Emirati traditions

Emirati architect Abdalla Almulla's (MULA) Of Palm pavilion at Dubai Design Week not only resonates with sustainable practices but also draws parallels with vernacular furniture in Egypt, where palm trees have been a traditional resource for crafting functional and aesthetically pleasing pieces.

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‘Forever Is Now’ Art Show Illuminates Giza’s Night Sky in Sustainable Splendor

In Cairo, the third edition of "Forever Is Now" art exhibition unfolded against the backdrop of the Pyramids of Giza.

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Visit Sharjah’s ghost village Ad Madam before it’s swallowed by sand

Nestled in the arid landscapes of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, the Ad Madam Ghost Village whispers tales of a bygone era, a haunting reminder of the consequences of unsustainable urban development.

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Abu Dhabi’s best green projects

The Tenth Session of World Urban Forum, the world’s most important conference on cities convened biannually by UN Habitat has just concluded. For the first time, it took place in an Arab country, the United Arab Emirates, and the host, Abu Dhabi, had much to contribute to the conversation.  Throughout the week-long event, representatives of […]

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Costa Coffee UAE rewards eco-customers with free coffee!

Next Wednesday, baristas at Costa Coffee will be pouring free coffee for all United Arab Emirates (UAE) customers who belly up to the coffee bar bearing personal reusable cups.The giveaway celebrates World Environment Day 2019, which falls on June 5th. Earlier this year, the company reduced the price of all its coffee drinks by AED2 […]