Dubai / WAM The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, MoCCAE, on Monday announced the launch of its ‘Green Barjeel’ research project that aims to leverage innovative methods to grow microalgae biomass with a high lipid content in tower-shaped structures. Run in cooperation with American University of Sharjah and Khalifa University, the project involves collecting algae from the UAE’s desert ...

Sharjah / WAM The total number of male and female citizens, who have registered for the nine electoral zones of the upcoming Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) elections, reached 35,595, a remarkable increase of 43 percent over the first direct elections held in 2015. The Higher Committee for the Council elections made the announcement on Monday, while congratulated HH Dr Sheikh ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The showpiece of the official 48th UAE National Day celebration will be a theatrical performance entitled ‘Legacy of our Ancestors’, with stories from the UAE’s past that showcase the country’s values long-embedded in its heritage and culture, organisers say. The event will take place in Abu Dhabi, on December 2 at Zayed Sport City Stadium. “The ...