Harvesting the Future: How AI and Smart Technology are Transforming UAE's Desert Agriculture
Author: Abeer Khalifa
22-06-2026The agricultural landscapes of the United Arab Emirates are undergoing a significant transformation, driven by a new generation of intelligent technologies. In a country where farming struggles with limited water resources, harsh climate conditions and increasing food security demands, traditional agricultural practices are no longer sufficient. The strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence...
Breathing Data: How Air Quality Monitoring Platforms Are Protecting Our Health
Author: Assayel Hamad Mohammed
21-06-2026Every breath you take tells a story. Whether you're in a busy city, near an industrial zone, or in the middle of a UAE dust storm the air around you contains invisible particles and gases that directly affect your health. The question is: are we paying attention? Thanks to modern Air Quality Monitoring platforms, we finally have the tools to listen. This blog explores how air quality monitorin...
Beyond Waste: How the Fujairah Research Centre is Redefining "Water Intelligence" in Mountain Agriculture
Author: Faridah Mohammed
18-06-2026In arid regions, water is a lifeline of which not a single drop can be wasted. As climate pressures increase in the United Arab Emirates, "traditional irrigation" is no longer a sustainable option. In the heart of the Fujairah mountains, where rugged terrain meets intense heat, geographic challenges are complex. Here, the Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) is leading a radical transformation in how we...
Environmental DNA (eDNA) Extraction from Water Samples at Fujairah Research Centre
Author: Fatmah Alyammahi
16-06-2026The Fujairah Research Centre (FRC) is one of the leading scientific research institutions in the United Arab Emirates. The centre supports environmental, marine, and biotechnology research through advanced laboratory facilities and modern scientific techniques. During my training at the Fujairah Research Centre, I was introduced to environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, a powerful molecular tool used...
When Weather and Pollution Combine: Understanding the Environmental Drivers of Pollen Allergies
Author: Shaikha Alabdouli
14-06-2026Pollen allergies are among the most common environmental health problems affecting millions of people worldwide, yet many individuals are unaware that their symptoms are influenced by more than just the presence of pollen in the air. While pollen is naturally released by trees, grasses, and flowering plants as part of their reproductive cycle, environmental factors such as weather conditions and a...
Integrated Concentrated Photovoltaic and Membrane Distillation (CPV–MD) System:
Author: Amina Khalifa
09-06-2026The rapid growth in global population, industrialization, and urban development has significantly increased the demand for both energy and freshwater resources. At the same time, concerns regarding climate change, environmental degradation, and the depletion of conventional energy sources have accelerated the search for sustainable technologies. Solar energy has emerged as one of the most promisin...
Keeping Cool Under Pressure: How Fujairah’s Native Honeybee Holds the Key to Climate-Resilient Apiculture.
Author: Obert Fernandes
08-06-2026As global temperatures continue to climb, agricultural systems worldwide face an unprecedented identity crisis, and in the arid and semi-arid landscapes of the United Arab Emirates, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 45°C, this crisis is not a future projection but a daily reality. While much of the global conversation around climate change centres on crop yields and water scarcity, a quie...
Our Native Honeybee Project at Fujairah Research Centre
Author: Belaid Youssouf
03-06-2026One of the most fascinating things about working with our local honeybee, Apis mellifera jemenitica, is seeing how efficiently they find resources in an environment that often appears challenging to us. These pollen samples were collected over just a few days from two apiaries located approximately 10 km apart. At first glance, the surrounding landscape may seem similar, especially during the h...
Desert Farming with a Purpose: Food Security Meets Invasive Weed Control
Author: Fouad Lamghari
26-05-2026Prosopis juliflora commonly known as mesquite is native to Central and South America. It is a drought resistant plant with a high ability to challenge various climatic conditions. Therefore, this plant species was introduced to semi-arid and arid regions for environmental restoration and soil conservation. However, plants of mesquite have escaped experimental sites and invaded many pastoral lands,...
Sustainable Seabream Aquaculture in Arid Regions Using Local Biomaterial Feed Additives
Author: Gawin Shevon Perera
12-05-2026To date, arid regions encounter significant challenges due to the extreme weather conditions that strongly restrain agricultural activities, therefore, negatively affect food security balance. Furthermore, the current regional issue has resulted in a net increase of costs associated with importations. These impacts may be significantly higher when allocated to goods imports in the arid regions, wh...