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New UAE laws and regulations for 2025 – All you need to know
From landmark reforms in marriage and custody rights to new corporate governance rules, rental market changes, and traffic regulations, here’s your essential guide to the major reforms taking effect this year
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Hollywood celebrities offer £1M to Prince William’s Earthshot Prize for plant-based food award
Currently, there are five categories in the Earthshot Prize, founded by the UK’s Prince William in 2021, titled ‘protect and restore nature’, ‘clean our air,’ ‘revive our oceans,’ ‘build a waste-free world’ and fix our climate’
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As we celebrate Ramadan, Passover, and Easter – let the shared principle of compassion unite us in our fight against climate change
The call to compassion – to treat others as we’d like to be treated – exists in every religion, and the reminder to take care of each other is urgent this month
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Inside the mind of Hares Youssef: A philanthropist’s vision to build a new future
Hares Youssef’s journey of self-discovery led to finding a universal value for humanity
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Oman to ban import of plastic bags from 2023
The decision which will come into effect on January 1, will not affect local plastic production factories
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Abu Dhabi hosts workshop to reinforce biodiversity policy
A virtual workshop, attended by 36 participants from 10 governmental organisations, aimed to increase the Urban Biodiversity Index by avoiding extinction of natural habitats
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Sow the seeds of change this environment day
From civil society, youth to governments, private organisations and non-profits – we all have a part to play in securing a stable planet for ourselves and generations to come
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UAE improves focus on preventing food-producing agricultural soil from degradation
Under the terms of the MoU, ICBA and Conscious Planet will collaborate to raise public awareness about the importance of soil conservation, empower stakeholders, provide training, and facilitate knowledge exchange on the topic in the region
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Opinion: Making a difference in the UAE
The collective efforts of the youth and the UAE government will drive sustainability
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UAE firms to be fined $270m for waste mismanagement
UAE Federal National Council passes new bill on waste management to improve environmental protection and public health