The Middle East is home to some of the finest mosaics the world has ever known. Most of them date back to antiquity and bear stark witness to the passage of time. But what about now? Do you think it …
Posted in Current Events, Economy, Environment, Foreign Affairs, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, Palestine/Israel, Politics, Regional Issues, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism | 6 CommentsGreen Prophet interviews the Green Sheikh, from the United Arab Emirates. He’s looking to change the “green” perceptions and reality of the Middle East. The environment movement is no stranger to royalty: Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales has made …
Posted in Environment, UAE | Tagged Green Prophet, Islam, Muslims, United Arab Emirates | 4 CommentsArab solar energy company gets awarded for its sustainable vision in Beirut, Lebanon. They sealed a $15 million round of financing this year; now Abu Dhabi’s solar developer Enviromena Power Systems (“Enviromena”) won the “Sustainable Development of the Environment Award” …
Posted in Environment, Middle East | Tagged green building, Green Prophet | 1 CommentIs Masdar City a beacon for Middle Eastern development? It may take another 10 years to find out. We have been skeptical of Masdar City and Foster+Partners, the architects responsible for the emergent eco-city’s design, but BBC reporter Tom Reap’s …
Posted in Environment, UAE | Tagged green building, Green Prophet, Masdar | 1 CommentComplex and highly developed technology has brought about a revolution in the day to day life activities. Latest technology also brings a new modernized and stabilized way of life. Automation systems
Posted in Awareness, Education, Environment, Media, Saudi Arabia | Tagged Automation systems, highly developed technology, modernized and stabilized way of life | 4 CommentsYesterday was celebrated as Iran’s Clean Air, Blue Sky Day. Air pollution is a major issue in mega cities like Tehran. Most days, Tehran is clouded by a thick layer of smog making it difficult to breath especially for children …
Posted in Awareness, Culture, Environment, Gender, Health, Iran, Media, Photos, Politics, Society, Taboos, Women | Tagged Iran's Clean Air Day, Protecting Earth, Sports | 7 CommentsAn article about the Climate Action Day that took place on the 24th of October all over the world. Egyptian activists did their part with this brilliant night of short films, Sci-fi Documentary screenings, stand up comedy acts, and a discussion led by three of the most recognized professionals in Environmental issues in Egypt.
Posted in Activism, Egypt, Environment, Film | Tagged 350, climate action day, Egypt | 1 Comment2009 was a chaotic year. The Gaza war just ended on January 18, 2009 , leaving many people around the world in grief and concerned about the result: Around 1500 Palestinians murdered-many of them women and children- , more than …
Posted in Current Events, Environment, General, Health, Iran, Media, Politics, Science | Tagged 2010, Happy New Year | 4 CommentsFrom the early dawn of our childhoods we’re used to plastic being the commodiity that we depend on for happiness, health, and nutrition. Baby dolls and action figures are from plastic, milk bottles are from plastic, pacifiers are from plastic; …
Posted in Environment, Issues and Causes | 2 CommentsWant to read the most popular green stories of 2009 on your favourite Middle East environment blog? Read on. Every blog and news site does it as a way to gain perspective: Whether you’ve celebrated the Muslim New Year more …
Posted in Environment | Tagged Environment, Israel, Middle East, news, water | 6 Comments