Water Conservation
From Sand to Sprouts: The Rise of Agriculture in the GCC
The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates – have traditionally been known for their oil reserves and desert landscapes. But in recent years, a surprising trend has emerged: the rise of agriculture. This shift is driven by several factors. A growing population […]
Cloud seeding & farming practices in the United Arab Emirates
Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique that involves introducing foreign substances into clouds to stimulate precipitation. The most common cloud seeding agents are dry ice, silver iodide, and salt flares. These agents act as nuclei for water droplets to form around, which can then grow into raindrops. Artificial rain is the rain that is […]