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Mohammed Qurban

Mohammed Qurban is the CEO of the National Center for Wildlife.

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When the environment becomes infrastructure

Environmental protection was once largely reactive. Forests were replanted after being cleared, species protected after their numbers declined. What is unfolding in Saudi Arabia reflects a different approach: the environment is being treated not as an afterthought, but as infrastructure.

June 12, 2026

Ocean currents are the lifeblood of marine ecosystems

Water is the essence of life, and its movement across the oceans, driven by powerful currents, connects marine ecosystems. Ocean currents, both on the surface and in deep waters, influence countless species and regulate the planet’s climate.

January 17, 2025