UAE and Seychelles Boost Parliamentary Cooperation

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  In a step toward deepening international collaboration, the UAE Parliamentary Friendship Committee recently held a pivotal meeting with Waven William, Chairperson of the International Affairs Committee of the National Assembly of Seychelles. The agenda: enhancing parliamentary cooperation and forging stronger bilateral relations between the two nations. The dialogue, marked by mutual respect and shared interests, focused on the importance of inter-parliamentary exchange in fostering diplomatic and developmental ties. Both sides emphasized the need for collaborative approaches to global challenges such as climate change, economic diversification, and sustainable development — issues that resonate deeply with both countries given their strategic geographic locations and shared ambitions. Waven William lauded the UAE’s rapid progress in governance and innovation and expressed interest in learning from the UAE’s successful models of economic and social development. The UAE representa...

The UAE's Geckos' Resilience to Conservation

 

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The Emirati leaf-toed gecko's survival has been hanging on a thread in recent years. The UAE's east coast's rapid growth and urbanisation threatened their natural habitats, driving them to the brink of extinction. As their numbers fell, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declared them severely endangered, signalling their extinction.

Against this depressing backdrop, a ray of light appeared in the form of a daring trip supported by the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund. This team, led by Prof. Salvador Carranza of the Institute of Evolutionary Biology at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, set out to find these elusive geckos.   

The resurgence of the Emirati leaf-toed gecko demonstrates the efficacy of conservation efforts and the significance of scientific studies. It reminds us that nature has an astounding capacity for survival even in the face of adversity. With ongoing support and conservation efforts, this small gecko, which was once on the verge of extinction, may be able to thrive in the UAE's desert terrain. 

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