Kuwait plans 'oil lakes' clean-upKuwait plans to launch a project to clean up what it calls 'oil lakes', referring to ground contamination resulting from crude spills during the Iraqi invasion in 1990. 'There is an estimated 60 million cubic metres of contamin More… |
Resort takes part in Red Sea clean-upMore than 40 guests and staff members of the Sharm el Sheikh Marriott Red Sea Resort held an all-day underwater clean-up programme at Na'ama Bay, South Sinai. The Underwater Clean-up Day was organised to protect the Red Sea. Th More… |
Hurricane slows down US oil spill clean-upThe approach of the first Atlantic hurricane of 2010 halted some clean-up efforts from BP’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill and delayed plans to capture more of the crude gushing from the largest spill in US history. The Miami-based US National H More… |
Dumping 'killing Bahrain coral reef'Environmentalists claim illegal dumping has destroyed much of Bahrain's marine life and habitats and is also threatening the survival of its coral reef. They believe most of the damage has been caused by contractors dumping their rubbi More… |
Drydocks World unit in clean-up driveJadaf Dubai, one of the oldest ship repair yards in the Arabian Gulf and a part of Drydocks World Group, marked World Environment Day by organising a ‘Clean Jadaf Dubai Drive’. “The UAE has one of the largest per capita carbon footprints i More… |
Alba volunteers clean up beachVolunteers from Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) recently conducted a two-day clean-up campaign at the Malkiya beach in Bahrain. More than 40 volunteers – comprising members of Alba’s Community Services Committee and their families – cleared wast More… |
Schools back 'litter-free' driveCoinciding with the launch of 'Love Bahrain…Litter Free', a national awareness campaign launched recently in Bahrain, four schools undertook a clean up day within their premises and immediate surrounding areas. Arad Elementary Scho More… |
Schools back 'litter-free' driveCoinciding with the launch of 'Love Bahrain…Litter Free', a national awareness campaign launched recently in Bahrain, four schools undertook a clean up day within their premises and immediate surrounding areas. Arad Elementary Scho More… |
20,000 to join Dubai clean-up campaignNearly 20,000 volunteers will take part in a massive clean-up drive in Dubai which starts tomorrow (Nov 18). The four-day campaign, which is observed under the banner “Start Today…Save Tomorrow,” is held at various sites across the emirate More… |
Bahrain launches desert cleanup driveA campaign to keep Sakhir camping areas in Bahrain clean has begun with the distribution of 3,000 garbage bags. The three-day campaign, organised by the Southern Municipality Council, will offer campers 1,000 garbage bags per day as well a More… |