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Le rôle du savoir et de l’innovation autochtones dans la gestion de l’eau

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Our ancestors developed impressive water management systems and applications that helped them cope with harsh climates and scarce natural resources in many parts of the world. Discover how ancient civilizations applied indigenous knowledge to water management, as well as the role of innovation and entrepreneurship in tackling the water crisis threatening the entire MENA region. The Golden Past In the MENA region, and since the 4th century BC, the most powerful civilizations have overcome arid and semi-arid conditions largely thanks to sound water technologies and hydraulic engineering. In the 14th century , the reflections of Ibn Khaldun, a great sociologist … Continue reading →

6 Environmental Tips to Consider While Establishing Your Office

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As an entrepreneur, you need an effective operations center, perhaps one or a few that you can call your office/s. This is where you’ll handle most if not all the aspects of your business. However, an office is more than just furniture, computers, equipment, and stationery. The effective office setup may vary widely depending on the kind of business you own or are setting up. Additionally, there are quite a number of core considerations that are crucial when establishing your office. If you guessed right, environmental health and eco-friendliness are some of the most important factors to consider these days, … Continue reading →

How to Make Your Home More Sustainable: 14 Effective Ways

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Traditional houses were not built with the environment in mind. Most houses require a lot of energy for heating during cold seasons and cooling during hot seasons. A big percentage of houses are not oriented according to the direction of sunlight and wind to achieve better lighting and cooling. As the population continues to increase exponentially, some cities have started to experience the power and water shortage. This problem has led to frequent power and water rationing, especially during dry seasons. It is important for homeowners to renovate their houses so that they can reduce water and electricity consumption. Improve … Continue reading →

Hydroponic System from Plastic Bottles: Step-by-Step Guide

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In recent years, the hydroponic system is getting increasing popularity worldwide. The reason for why it has become so popular is that the same makes the plant growth effortless. Following this system, people prevent the unwanted use of soil as the plants are grown in the container consisting of water, oxygen, and other nutrients. This further keeps their home free from dirt, filth, and hazardous germs. In addition, the grower is now no more required to provide nutrient to the plants every after 2-3 hours as the plants get their essential nutrients from the liquid solution discharged in the hydroponic … Continue reading →

Swing Trading Strategies for Prop Firm Traders

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Swing trading is a popular trading strategy used by prop firm traders to capitalize on short-term price fluctuations in the market. It allows traders to take advantage of both upward and downward movements, making it a versatile strategy that can be profitable in different market conditions. Understanding Swing Trading In order to excel at swing trading, it is essential to have a solid understanding of the basics. Swing trading involves holding positions for a short period of time, typically a few days to a few weeks. Traders aim to capture the “swings” in price that occur within this time frame. … Continue reading →

The Benefits of Integrating Solar Energy in Buildings

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The greenhouse gases (GHGs) generated by buildings alone accounted for 13% of all carbon emissions the past couple of years. In order to meet the new ambitious targets to halve the GHG levels recorded in early 2005, the implementation of sustainable and renewable energy sources has now become a crucial element of construction design and management. Whether they are integrated in new homes or retrofitted to older buildings, solar panels are an efficient and accessible source of energy that are becoming more and more common in both commercial and residential buildings (in the U.S., and worldwide). New building codes, incentives for … Continue reading →

Green Roofs in MENA – Prospects and Challenges

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Green roofs are emerging technologies that can provide a wide range of benefits to communities interested in enhancement and protection of their environment. The major benefits of green roofs are reducing energy use as well as air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing stormwater management and water quality, decreasing heat island effect by regulating temperature for the roof and the surrounding areas and providing aesthetic value and habitats for many species. Increased energy consumption in the region is due largely to population growth, with related increases in demand for liquid fuels and electricity for domestic use and devices, heating, cooling, … Continue reading →

استخدام الذكاء الصناعي في قطاع الطاقة في الأردن: الحوكمة والإدارة المثلى

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يعتبر قطاع الطاقة من القطاعات الحيوية التي تؤثر بشكل مباشر على المجتمع والاقتصاد على حد سواء, ففي ظل التقدم التكنولوجي المستمر، بات الذكاء الصناعي AI جزءًا لا يتجزأ من استراتيجيات تعزيز الإدارة المثلى وتحسين كفاءة قطاع الطاقة واستغلال الموارد, كما أنه يشكل فرصة لتطوير التعاون بين القطاعات المختلفة، كل ذلك يصب في تحقيق مكاسب بيئية واقتصادية واجتماعية مختلفة. في هذا الصدد, وقع الأردن عقد تنفيذ استعمال الذكاء الصناعي  في نظام التخطيط والتشغيل للأحمال الكهربائية، وذلك في إطار اتفاقية التعاون الفني المشترك الموقعة بين وزارة الاقتصاد الرقمي والريادة والوكالة اليابانية للتعاون الدولي وشركة ألجيبرا، لبناء وتطوير المنظومة الداعمة للذكاء الاصطناعي، وتطبيق … Continue reading →

الذكاء الصناعي وإدارة التغير المناخي: آفاق جديدة لادارة التغير المناخي في الأردن

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بات التغير المناخي أحد التحديات العالمية الأكثر إلحاحًا والتي تواجه البشرية في القرن الحادي والعشرين. حيث يواجه الأردن –كغيره- من البلدان تبعات هذا التغير بما يشمله من نقص للموارد المائية والجفاف وارتفاع في درجات الحرارة. في ظل هذه التحديات، والتي تتطلب حلولاً سريعة ومبتكرة وقابلة للتطوير, يقدم (AI)أداة تكنولوجية واعدة تساهم في تعزيز القدرات الوطنية لإدارة التأقلم مع التغير المناخي, حيث تمكننا هذه التكنولوجيا من تعزيز فهمنا لتغير المناخ وتحسين عملية صنع القرار، وتطوير استراتيجيات أكثر فعالية للتخفيف والتكيف. كيف يمكن استعمال AI لادارة التغير المناخي؟ .1 تحليل البيانات الضخمة تعتمد الاستجابة المستدامة للتغير المناخي على التكامل بين قطاعات متعددة … Continue reading →

الامن البيئي في التشريع البلدي البحريني

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الامن البيئي من القضايا المقلقة للشعوب لذلك تصدرت اهتمام الدول والمجتمع الدولي، وتجسد ذلك الاهتمام في تبني المجتمع الدولي منظومة من الاتفاقيات والقرارات الدولية التي تضع المعايير والحدود القانونية في منع الانشطة البشرية التي يمكن ان تتسبب في احداث الدمار البيئي الشامل، وتشكيل الخطر المباشر على الامن البيئي للمجتمعات البشرية، وعززت تلك الاجراءات القانونية بالتفاعل الملحوظ للدول في اعتمادها التشريعات البيئية، وتشكيل منظومة الادارة البيئية، وبالتفاعل مع ذلك المسار وتعزيزا للحرص الدولي في الحد من تصاعد مستويات الازمة البيئية العالمية، وصون كوكب الارض من الاخطار البيئية المدمرة للبيئات والاحياء الطبعية والجنس البشري، اعتمد اهداف التنمية المستدامة. البحرين من الدول الفاعلة … Continue reading →

Integrating Faith and Sustainability: The Essence of Eco-Islam

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The climate crisis has become a key issue in recent years. Changing temperatures and weather patterns have raised alarm bells worldwide, impacting every aspect of our lives. The average global temperature is 1⁰C above the global average levels before the Industrial Revolution. At this rate, scientists estimate that average global temperatures may rise by 2⁰C by 2100. This will spell disaster for the environment at large. Even minute changes in the environment can spell an ecological disaster. Let us investigate how the climate crisis is impacting our lives and what we can do as Muslims to avert the unfolding disaster. … Continue reading →

Are Toxic Chemicals Harming Me At Work?

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Toxins found at work are poisoning us and ending lives on a global scale. A 2018 United Nations report stated that “one worker dies at least every 30 seconds from exposure to toxic industrial chemicals, pesticides, dust, radiation, and other hazardous substances.” In addition, workplace-related diseases, such as lung cancer linked to inhaling carcinogens on the job, “account for around 86% of all premature death.” Toxins in the workplace can cause “debilitating and fatal lung diseases, neurological disabilities, and reproductive impairments such as infertility and inability to carry a pregnancy to term,” the UN report said. Given the deadly nature of toxic chemicals, minerals and … Continue reading →