Houbara bustards, large-bodied birds with long legs and a slender neck, have been an integral part of traditional Emirati life. So the UAE started a conservation programme for Houbaras way back in 1977. Haboura captive-breeding programme which began in Al Ain Zoo in 1977 was one of the initiatives of the late Shaikh Zayed for the sustainable conservation of wildlife. Shaikh Zayed realised, right from the beginning, the challenge that rapid development and urbanisation posed to the UAE’s fragile natural resources, and the essential link between the protection of environment and the preservation of UAE’s tradition and cultural identity. Shaikh Zayed said: “Now we live on this blessed land and we are responsible for preserving our environment and wildlife not only for ourselves but also for our children and grandchildren. To us, in the UAE, protecting the environment is not just a slogan, but an important part of our history, heritage and way of life. We were, and still do support the concept of living in harmony with nature.”
GMT 05:49 2017 Friday ,24 November
Morocco to pray for rainGMT 08:48 2017 Tuesday ,14 November
UAE oil giant to float stake in fuel station subsidiaryGMT 05:51 2017 Saturday ,11 November
Saudi Aramco signs energy deals worth nearly $4.5 blnGMT 08:07 2017 Wednesday ,08 November
Syria to join Paris climate pact, leaving US only nation left outGMT 12:56 2017 Monday ,16 October
'Thirsty protests' hit Morocco over water shortagesGMT 09:28 2017 Monday ,16 October
US launches $10 million water project in West BankGMT 17:46 2017 Monday ,09 October
Saudi Ministry, wildlife authority confirm commitment to preserve environmentGMT 23:44 2017 Monday ,02 October
Ministry of Animal Resources' Undersecretary affirms strengthMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2023 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2023 ©