The global population of the already endangered lappet-faced vulture is crashing. Getty Images

Solving the mystery of the UAE's largest bird of prey

Most residents would struggle to identify the enigmatic lappet-faced vulture but Dubai conservationists aim to change that

Environment

Driest UK spring in more than a century: Is climate change to blame?

UK

Early drought and wildfire warnings for Northern Europe

UK

Early Asians made prehistoric migration to South America

Asia

Chimpanzees use medicinal leaves to heal wounds, study shows

News

UAE water tech start-up wins praise at Expo 2025 in Osaka

Future

More than a billion litres of water evaporate from UAE swimming pools every year

Environment
Abu Dhabi, UAE- April 02 2015: Residents woke up to find the capital blanketed by a sandstorm that reduced visibility on the roads and forced people to wear dust masks and cover their faces. Deepthi Unnikrishnan/The National *** Local Caption *** DU - 02022015 - Sandstorm 04.JPG

We are seeing dust storms earlier than usual, say UAE experts

Environment Agency Abu Dhabi aims to integrate satellite data and AI into air pollution prediction

Environment

April was hottest on record in UAE

Climate

Why air pollution is now falling across the Middle East

UAE

Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe’s solar power future’

Environment

UAE hosts World Bank meeting to curb global gas flaring by 2030

Energy

Weekend EssayThe Arctic and the Gulf have more in common than you think

Comment

Farmlands in Middle East hit hard amid global toxic metal blight

MENA
Putting a stop to flaring is expected to result in environmental and economic benefits. Reuters

UAE hosts World Bank meeting to curb global gas flaring by 2030

Adnoc aims to play leading role in drive to end wasteful process

Energy

Weekend EssayThe Arctic and the Gulf have more in common than you think

Comment

Farmlands in Middle East hit hard amid global toxic metal blight

MENA

Flightless fight: Inside the African penguin’s battle for survival

Travel

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