Environment

Saudi’s Dhahran Techno Valley Holds Conference Commemorating World Environment Day

The Dhahran Techno Valley in Saudi Arabia hosted a conference and an exhibition commemorating World Environment Day with the participation of companies and associations specialising in environmental protection. The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said in a press release that celebrating World Environment Day comes as an affirmation of the Saudi role in leading the “green era” ...

  • Iraq

  • Friday, February 16, 2024 at 6:12 AM

Iraq Announces Control Over the Spread of the Bluetongue Virus Infecting Livestock

After nearly two months of its spread, leading to China banning Iraqi meat imports, the Veterinary Department of the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture has announced the eradication of the “bluetongue” virus that infects livestock. Muhammad al-Khuzaie, a spokesman for the Iraqi agriculture minister, confirmed that “epidemic hotspots have been identified and the standard procedures have been taken in su...