As we celebrate the Emirati Women’s Day on 28 August, we highlight some of EAD’s ambitious Emirati women. Let’s listen to what our colleagues, Noora Al Balooshi, Amna Al Suwaidi and Mazna Al Mutawa have to say.
EAD’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 comprises seven strategic priorities, supported by four enabling priorities. Below is our Priority 5 along with its sub-priorities:
Priority 5:
Drive integrated environmental policy and regulation instruments
Sub priority:
1. Development, evaluation, and mainstreaming of integrated policies, plans, and regulations.
2. Assessment of environmental interlinkages with society and economy.
We are happy to announce that our Managing Director, HE Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak is nominated as the President of IUCN and our SG, HE Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri is nominated as the Regional Councillor for West Asia. The election results will be announced at the World Conservation Congress which will be held in Marseilles, France from 3 – 11 September 2021. Our colleagues, Dr Salim Javed, Noora Al Balooshi and Rashed Al Zaabi from the Terrestrial Marine Biodiversity Sector will represent EAD in the World Conservation Congress in France. Wishing our MD and SG all the best.
EAD and Nawah Energy Company, the Joint Venture nuclear operations and maintenance subsidiary of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), have released a group of rehabilitated turtles into Abu Dhabi waters in Al Dhafra region. This partnership reflects the dedication of EAD, ENEC and Nawah towards the conservation of biodiversity, as well as their commitment to the local environment.
The turtles were initially rescued by Nawah’s team of environmental volunteers, who conduct regular checks of the beaches that surround the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant. Following their rehabilitation, in partnership with National Aquarium, 17 turtles were released back into their natural marine environment by the teams of EAD and Nawah during a special release gathering, attended by Eng. Ali Al Hammadi, Chief Executive Officer of Nawah, and Ahmed Al Hashmi, Acting Executive Director, Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Division of EAD.
The Public Relations and Communications Division (PRC) has issued the EAD Annual Report 2020 in a fully digital format. The report, which highlights the most significant achievements of 2020, is available. You can access the report by clicking here.
On the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day, The Public Relations and Communications Division organised a session with HE Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri where she gave an inspiring talk about her career and life as an Emirati woman. If you attended the session, please click here to complete the short survey about the session.
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi has issued a local decree amending the executive regulations issued by Resolution No. (69) of 2015 for Local Law No. (22) of 2005 regarding the regulation of hunting in Abu Dhabi currently being implemented by EAD. The Executive Council Decision No. (5) of 2021 regarding amendments to the executive regulations of the Hunting Law in Abu Dhabi will support the hunting sector in its efforts to preserve the heritage of traditional hunting in Abu Dhabi. This also help in ensuring that this old age Arab tradition and its values are passed on to the current and future generations while ensuring respect for the legal and environmental framework.
The Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH) has been awarded the Tripadvisor “2021 Travellers’ Choice Award” in the category Best in Abu Dhabi for the second time in a row. This award is based on reviews from thousands of Tripadvisor travellers who ranked ADFH in the top 10 % attraction worldwide. Tripadvisor is considered the world’s largest travel guidance platform that allows travellers across the globe to discover places based on the experiences of real travellers who’ve been there before. Congratulations to ADFH for this great success.
This session will help you to know the best way to arrange your office for maximum productivity. The session will be conducted by our colleague Obaid Sulaiman Al Jeaidi, Senior Specialist Outreach Programme – Education, EISOM
A session conducted by two ambassadors from Connect with Nature (CwN) to discuss their journey and how they adopted environmental leadership qualities. To register, please send an email to outreach@ead.gov.ae
Join us with your kids to a fun session introducing Abu Dhabi’s beautiful biodiversity. To register, please send an email to outreach@ead.gov.ae
EAD will be participating in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition. The theme of EAD’s participation at ADIHEX will be about 50 years of success, growth and conservation as it will be related to the UAE’s 50th anniversary. Showcasing and celebrating EAD’s activities in the coming 50 years.
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“Making a difference.. I was once given advice by one of my mentors “Think of what you can do for your country not what your country can do for you”, this golden advice is what allowed me to grow and be exposed to the many opportunities. Today I have been given the privilege to serve my country by implementing a project that will change the UAE as a whole through the National Experts Program. Joy comes from giving back to my country and it has been an honour to be able to make a positive difference for the UAE.”
Omar Ahmed Al Braiki
Acting Unit Head – Environmental Permitting (Projects & Facility)
Permitting, Compliance & Enforcement Division
Did you know that the new rebranded templates are now ready to be used? As part of the EAD Revised Brand Guidelines, EAD sectors have been allocated a ‘hero’ colour. These colours are for your internal communications only. The ‘hero’ colours will help to create identifiers for internal sector communications and initiatives. Check the below to know which colour belongs to each sector:
1. SG Office: Marine Blue
2. Secretary General’s Office (Legal Affairs, PRC, ESBC, Internal Audit, PPM): Sunset Purple
3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Sector: Mangrove Green
4. Environment Quality Sector: Sky Blue
5. Environmental Information, Science and Outreach Management Sector: Ochre Orange
6. Integrated Environment Policy & Planning: Cloud Grey
7. Corporate Services: Dune Yellow 8. Terrestrial Environment Protection Sector: Khaki Green
Test your crossword skills and find out the 6 species from the below clues!
1. Known as the “barking cat” after the noise it produces to ward off danger.
2. The Arabic name of a large, robust fish with numerous, small, orange or reddish-brown spots
3. They grow in different shapes depending on their species. Some of them resemble trees, brains, and honeycombs.
4. A shy bird and rarely uses its voice. They spend most of their time on the ground searching for food, typically seeds, insects and small creatures.
5. The first protected area ever established in Abu Dhabi, and the first IUCN Green List protected area in the GCC.
6. The wood of these trees was traditionally used to build homes due to its hardness.
click here to solve the puzzle
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