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The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Reports Rare Bird Sighting on Qarnain Island, Joining the List of 426 Bird Species Recorded in Abu Dhabi

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi spotted recently a red-footed booby, a rare member of the booby family, during periodic monitoring operations on Qarnain Island in the Arabian Gulf region. Considered one of the rarest and smallest booby species, it is widespread on the coasts and islands of tropical regions, yet remains very rare in the region, due to the lack of resident groups in the country.

Mangroves are key resource for achieving UAE’s Net Zero by 2050

Dr. Amna Al Dahak, UAE's Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, emphasized the crucial role of mangroves in achieving the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 goal. Mangroves are essential for carbon sequestration, coastal protection, and biodiversity. The UAE actively conserves and restores mangrove ecosystems as part of its environmental sustainability efforts.