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Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri

Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri

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Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri is the secretary general of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi

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An AI-generated video art installation 'Large Nature Model: Coral' by artist Refik Anadol at the United Nations headquarters in New York. EPA
CommentCan AI safeguard the Middle East’s environmental legacy?

Artificial intelligence can help to heal the planet, but it's important to ensure that it remains a force for good

CommentNovember 12, 2024
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
More than 800,000 mangrove have been planted along Abu Dhabi's coastlines. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
CommentThe importance of mangrove restoration in Abu Dhabi

Guidelines are critical for effective restoration of Abu Dhabi’s degraded eco areas

OpinionOctober 04, 2024
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
Views of the Eastern Mangroves and Abu Dhabi city. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
How Abu Dhabi can become a leader in the global climate fight

The emirate has announced a five-year strategy that focuses on helping key sectors reduce emissions and stay resilient

CommentAugust 09, 2023
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
More than a million native wild plant seeds will be distributed across the capital, said Environment Agency Abu Dhabi in February, to increase the emirate’s green cover and promote the use of indigenous fauna that requires less water. Courtesy: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is preparing a 'green force' to protect the environment

There's a clear path ahead for Abu Dhabi and the UAE to emerge as a leader in green governance

CommentJuly 11, 2022
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
The National
Weekend Essay: 50 years on, how safe are our planet and its people?

World Environment Day was first commemorated on June 5, 1972. Five decades later, our conservation record is mixed

WeekendJune 03, 2022
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
An Arabian Oryx on Sir Bani Yas Island. Nothing symbolises our restoration efforts better than the Arabian Oryx. Silvia Razgova for The National
A golden opportunity to restore species and ecosystems

It will take focus, dedication, co-ordination and huge finances, but it is achievable

CommentMarch 07, 2022
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
Abu Dhabi's Barakah nuclear plant. Photo: Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
The Emirates has all the tools for a green energy transition

But Cop28 will be a watershed moment not only for the UAE, but the entire region

CommentNovember 23, 2021
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
Guests take photos at an event to mark the third Emirati Women's Day, in Dubai on August 28, 2017. Pawan Singh / The National
A vision for the environment: looking ahead as an Emirati woman

As experienced environmental scientists, it is vital that we educate all those around us

CommentAugust 28, 2021
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, September 23, 2020. Social distancing is conciously adhered to during the tour at Jubail Mangrove Park, Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National Section: AC Reporter: Hayley Skirka
Sustainability has to be part of our thinking on housing

The world's cities are growing quickly, and it is on us to ensure that nature doesn't bear the cost

CommentOctober 05, 2020
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
The UAE's Founding Father Sheikh Zayed was a passionate naturalist determined to see his land bloom. Courtesy Al Ittihad
'I want my sons to learn the lessons my father taught me'

We need to teach them about our traditions and what it means to take responsibility to protect our natural and cultural heritage

CommentJuly 19, 2020
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
The vast expanse of sand dunes in the Empty Quarter is home to the iconic Arabian oryx. Wam
Abu Dhabi's future relies on restoring balance with nature

Abu Dhabi's Environment Agency head discusses the need for residents to reconnect with the natural world

CommentJune 05, 2020
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri
A Filipino villager in a facemask along the Manila bay on the eve of World Earth day, Philippines, 21 April. According to reports, the rehabilitation of the murky waters of Manila Bay is put on hold as the Philippine government is engulfed in the public health response to the spread of the coronavirus crisis. Francis R. Malasig/ EPA
Earth Day: coronavirus is real, so is climate change

The air is cleaner and the birds are back but what Covid-19 has delivered in environment terms is a temporary reprieve

OpinionApril 22, 2020
Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri

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