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Authors: Badriyah Alotaibi , Thanaa A. El-Masry , Engy Elekhnawy , Fatma A. Mokhtar , Hosam M. El-Seadawy & Walaa A. Negm . Mechanistic illustration showing secondary metabolites from Cycas thouarsii leaves triggering p53‑mediated apoptosis in MDA‑MB‑231 breast cancer cells via BAX activation and BCL‑2 suppression. Abstract: The various therapeutic drugs that are currently utilized for the management of cancer, especially breast cancer, are greatly challenged by the augmente

Authors: Attiat Elnaggar , François Mitterand Tsombou , M. Iftikhar Hussain , Ahmed M. Almehdi , Zainul Abideen , Jean Wan Hong Yong , Ali El-Keblawy . Phenotypic variations in Citrullus colocynthis plants exposed to different temperatures (15/25, 25/35, and 35/45 °C). Abstract: Sub-optimal temperatures posed significant challenges to leaf photosynthesis and plant growth. This study examined the eco-physiological adaptations of a desert vine ( Citrullus colocynthis ) to unfa

Authors: Nourhan Hisham Shady ,  Fatma Alzahraa Mokhtar ,  Hend Samy Abdulla h,  Salah A Abdel-Aziz ,  Soad A Mohamad ,  Mohamed S Imam ,  Sherin Refat El Afify   ,  Usama Ramadan Abdelmohse n. Organoleptic characteristics of PFF showing color, thickness, and sight. Abstract: The aim of this study is to evaluate the anti-HPV potential of a Moringa olifera Lam seed, Nigella sativa L. seed, and Musa Acuminata peel herbal mixture in the form of polymer film-forming systems.

Authors: Fawaghy Alhashmi, Maryam Alhefeiti, Shaher Bano Mirza and Fouad Lamghari Ridouane. The process of cleaning, annotating data and applying augmentation. Abstract: The existence of whales and dolphins serves as a key sign of the well-being of the marine environment of that area. It is imperative to undertake research and conservation initiatives to safeguard these marine mammals and their ecosystem. This guarantees their persistence for the well-being of future generati

Authors: François Mitterand Tsombou , Aishah Saeed Sulaiman Jemei Al Dhanhani , Shaher Bano Mirza , Belaid Youssouf & Fouad Lamghari Ridouane .  Selected potential fodder plants from the eastern coast of the UAE: (A) Haplophyllum tuberculatum, (B) Convolvulus virgatus, (C) Cleome brachycarpa, (D) Erucaria hispanica, and (E) Teucrium stocksianum. Abstract: Selecting highly nutritive fodder plants in arid regions can be a key to improving the livestock productivity. This work

Authors: Sabhah Ali Obaid Alhmoudi ,  Hanan Rashed Alsharari Aldhanhani ,  Fouad Lamghari Ridouane , Mohamed Ateeg ,  Aseela Al Moalla ,  Shaher Bano Mirza . Map of Fujairah offshore waters showing precise baseline survey locations, with pins marking each sampled point used to assess anthropogenic impacts on the marine environment. Abstract: As Fujairah comprises extremely diverse natural landscapes which enforce us to protect and understand possible risks and challenges face

Authors: Rami Al-Ruzouq , Abdallah Shanableh , Ratiranjan Jena, Mohammed Barakat A. Gibril, Nezar Atalla Hammouri, Fouad Lamghari. Architecture of the proposed xDeepFM model for prediction. Abstract: Flash floods (FFs) are amongst the most devastating hazards in arid regions in response to climate change and can cause the loss of agricultural land, human lives and infrastructure. One of the major challenges is the high-intensity rainfall events affecting low-lying areas that

Authors: Amal Salem Khamis Hamad ALSAMAHI , Hajer Ali Abdulla ALHMOUDI, Shaher Bano MIRZA, and Fouad Lamghari RIDOUANE. Henna (Lawsonia inermis) tree and leaves from Fujairah, UAE Abstract: Henna Lawsonia inermis is a versatile that has been highly regarded for centuries due to its cultural and medicinal significance. Henna boasts a rich array of phytochemicals, each contributing to its numerous therapeutic benefits. Th is study provide d a comprehensive assessment of the hen

Authors: Robert K. Browne , Qinghua Luo , Pei Wang , Nabil Mansour , Svetlana A. Kaurova , Edith N. Gakhova , Natalia V. Shishova , Victor K. Uteshev , Lyudmila I. Kramarova , Rhiannon L. Bolton , Govindappa Venu , Pangda Sopha Sushadi , Somaye Vaissi , Zeynab Taheri . The concepts of Metanature, Biospheric Sustainability, and RBCs, in tandem can perpetuate genetic diversity to provide for human wellbeing and intergenerational justice for the foreseeable future. Abstract: Int

Authors: Soumya Koippully Manikandan , Dharshini Jenifer. A , Nisarga K. Gowda , Vaishakh Nair , Rami Al-Ruzouq , Mohamed Barakat A. Gibril , Fouad Lamghari , John Klironomos, Maryam Al Hmoudi , Mohamed Sheteiwy , Ali El-Keblawy . Date palm production in the Arabian Peninsula: (a) distribution of production by country (Mt), (b) harvested area as percentage of total area, and (c) trends in date production for 2014, 2018, and 2022, supporting advances in stress tolerance, genet

Authors: Aishah Saeed Jumah Alabdouli, Muhammed Sirajul Huda Kalathingal, Shaher Bano Mirza*, Fouad Lamghari Ridouane. A map of the study area where the oil leaks were observed. Abstract: Oil spills negatively impact the environment by endangering marine ecosystems, and coastal surroundings. The environmental damage from an oil spill by a tanker, pipeline, or offshore rig can be devastating almost immediately and can last for decades. Consequently, the purpose of this study i

Authors: Amnah Saeed Sulaiman Aldhanhani, Muhammed Sirajul Huda Kalathingal, Shaher Bano Mirza*, Fouad Lamghari Ridouane. Bar chart of the top eight meteorological features ranked by importance in the machine‑learning model for understanding weather patterns from Fujairah airport datasets (x‑axis: feature importance score; y‑axis: ranked weather variables). Abstract: Among the major challenge that climatic department encounters are to predict the weather properly. These forec

Authors: Rama Al-Khateeb , Nabil Mansour , Shaher Bano Mirza , Fouad Lamghari. Single-frame deep learning detection of four farmed dromedary camels, identifying three standing and one sitting to characterize daily activity patterns. Abstract: Introduction: This study addresses the need for automated monitoring solutions to evaluate the daily activity patterns of camels, which is critical for improving animal welfare and farm management practices. By leveraging advanced deep

Authors:   Aishah Saeed Sulaiman Jemei Al Dhanhani, Shaher Bano Mirza*, Fatmah Rashed Mohamed Obaid Alhefeiti, Fouad Lamghari Ridouane. Flower and leaves of Acacia ehrenbergiana tree Abstract: Background: Acacia ehrenbergiana and Acacia tortilis are native plants of the Emirate of Fujairah, UAE. The qualities of these plants to bear harsh environmental conditions make them a prime focus for native fodder plants for Arabian tahr and priority plants for the higher authorities i

Authors: Ziziphus SpinaChristi, sidr, native, Fujairah, leafy vegetables, public health, minerals, environment. Leaves of Ziziphus spina Christi. Abstract: Background : Ziziphus Spina Christi is a native plant that grows in tropical regions, especially in the Middle East. Also, it spread widely in the Emirates of Fujairah. Ziziphus Spina Christi provides health benefits due to carrying a large amount of magnesium, iron, and calcium. Methods : The nutritional and mineral asses

Achieving National Energy Goals through Strategic Partnerships The path to a sustainable future in the Middle East requires more than just standard renewable energy installations; it demands specialized infrastructure tailored to the region's extreme arid conditions. A primary example of this is the 2nd Solar Project at Honey Park, a milestone initiative fully funded by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), Abu Dhabi. This project represents a critical alignment between

The Scale Problem in Arid Resource Management Traditional environmental monitoring often lacks the surgical precision and scale required for national-level impact. Many organizations struggle with "Innovation Theatre"—collecting vast amounts of data without a clear path to application. As we discussed in our guide on R&D Strategy & Professional Stewardship , successful projects must bridge the gap between small-scale lab experiments and large-scale national implementation. Wi

Authors:   Hanan Rashed Alsharari Aldhanhani, Shaher Bano Mirza*, Fouad Lamghari Ridouane. Native UAE fodder plants from Fujairah: (a) Ziziphus spina-christi (Sidr) and (b) Prosopis cineraria (Ghaf), prioritized for Arabian tahr through macro-mineral comparison analysis. Abstract: Ziziphus Spina Christi and Prosopis Cineraria are important native plants of the United Arab Emirates flora that can cope up with harsh environmental conditions. These plants have the ability to tol

For a coastal nation, Marine Sovereignty extends far beyond the shoreline. However, many R&D initiatives fail because they lack access to the high-tech infrastructure required to study deep-water environments. Without precise data on active faults and sedimentary archives, a nation remains blind to its own geological risks and climate history, creating a " Strategic Gap " in national safety and environmental planning. Mapping the Marine Depths High-Tech Execution via the Trip

Addressing the Credibility Gap with Scientific Sovereignty In the global landscape of R&D, Scientific Sovereignty is the ultimate defense against external supply chain shocks. For the UAE, true food security is not just about the volume of imports; it is about the professional stewardship of our biological data. Historically, the "Execution Gap" existed because the region lacked the local infrastructure to authenticate its own natural resources, relying instead on internation