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Qatar 2022 World Cup to employ novel solar energy system

Qatar 2022 World Cup to employ novel solar energy system

Earlier this month, football federation FIFA announced its choice of Qatar as host for the 2022 World Cup championship. The…
Expert: Egypt losing 30,000 acres of arable land annually to urban sprawl

Expert: Egypt losing 30,000 acres of arable land annually to urban sprawl

Egypt is losing 30,000 acres of arable land each year to urban encroachment, Farouk al-Baz,
Environmental Voices: No to garbage

Environmental Voices: No to garbage

In previous articles dealing with the topics of green politics and the importance of scientific research, the aim was to…
Protectorate not Protected: Wadi el-Rayan

Protectorate not Protected: Wadi el-Rayan

Although Wadi el-Rayan is recognised as an important region for migratory and resident birds, is a designated geological and wetlands…
UN climate talks agree modest package

UN climate talks agree modest package

Almost 200 nations agreed on Saturday to modest steps to combat climate change, including a new fund to help poor…
Egypt’s shark attacks will plague scientists for years to come

Egypt’s shark attacks will plague scientists for years to come

Sharm el-Sheikh--Empty beaches, frustrated tourists, anxious authorities, visiting shark experts, and a shark at large all serve as uncomfortable reminders…
UN talks on knife edge, Mexico urges agreement

UN talks on knife edge, Mexico urges agreement

Cancun--Talks on a 190-nation deal to slow global warming were on a "knife edge" early on Friday as Brazil and…
Pollution, fishing possible causes for shark attacks, posits expert

Pollution, fishing possible causes for shark attacks, posits expert

Pollution, fishing and recreational boat trips all represent possible causes for the recent spate of shark attacks off the southern…
Eco-tourism: Paving the way for the future

Eco-tourism: Paving the way for the future

Tourism is a vital pillar of the Egyptian economy. Hisham Zaazou, senior assistant to Egypt’s minister of tourism, pointed out…
Cold front, heavy rain expected to hit Egypt on Friday

Cold front, heavy rain expected to hit Egypt on Friday

Egypt's National Weather Forecast Authority (NWFA) has predicted a cold front from Friday to Monday, with temperatures expected to fall…
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