Op-Ed by: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al-Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment As we are situated in one of the most arid regions in the world, people are usually surprised to learn that the UAE has mangroves, wadis, salt marshes and lagoons.

The number of people killed as a result of oil pipeline explosions that occurred on Friday in Nigeria's southeastern state of Abia has reached 60, local media reported Monday citing the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

The world’s countries celebrate the annual "World Day of Awareness about Eagles" on the first Saturday of September, in a bid to highlight the risks these birds face.