Friday, October 11, 2024

The beautiful but toxic oleander plant - banning the oleander plant within Abu Dhabi

Oleander, a shrub often found in rocky areas and planted for its attractive flowers, contains toxic substances in all its parts.

Ingestion, even in small amounts, can lead to serious health issues, including nausea, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart irregularities.

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has announced a ban on the cultivation, production, propagation, and circulation of the toxic oleander plant in the emirate.

This decision is aimed at safeguarding public health, particularly for children and pets, from the dangers associated with this poisonous plant. 

Experts caution that all parts of the oleander plant can be poisonous if ingested, potentially causing symptoms that range from nausea to severe cardiovascular issues.

The reasons behind its toxicity

    Oleander is hazardous because it contains cardiac glycosides, which are toxic if consumed. Symptoms of poisoning can range from nausea to more severe cardiovascular issues. Ingestion, even in small amounts, can lead to serious health issues, including nausea, vomiting, and potentially fatal heart irregularities.

ADAFSA urges residents to report any oleander plants and to avoid touching or consuming unfamiliar plants. For emergencies, the Poison and Drug Information Services hotline is available 24/7 at 800424.

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Salary $100,000 in the UAE !!!! Yas Island announces 'World's Best Job' contest! Hurry up...

To get this job candidates are required to submit a video, in which they explain how they would ‘Hartify Yas Island’ if they were the ambassador. The question to answer is: "How will you make Yas Island Hart to Beat?".

The competition is open from January 9 to January 23 and five shortlisted entrants will be announced on Yas Island social media channels on January 26, 2023.



In the second round of the competition, the shortlisted entrants will have to participate in a live radio interview. The winner will finally be announced live on February 3, 2023.

The video be up to 60 seconds and the size should not exceed 100 megabytes. Videos submitted after the closing date will not be considered. 


For more information, terms and conditions, and to apply, visit hireme.yasisland.com.

To Submit  videos  

https://hireme.yasisland.com/enter-now/

Applicants are advised to share and upload their submissions on social media to increase their chances.

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Sharjah Safari zoo open now- Tickets and timings

 

Ticket rates

Bronze ticket (Walking tour)

- Cost: Dh40 for those aged above 12 and Dh15 for children in 3-12 age group.

- Tour duration is two to three hours.

- Zone covered is ‘Into Africa’.

Silver tickets

- Cost: Dh120 for those aged above 12 and Dh50 for children in 3-12 age group.

- It reserves one seat in a regular bus.

- Tour duration is five to six hours.

- It takes ticket holders to all Sharjah Safari environments except one called ‘Serengeti’

Gold tickets

- Cost: Dh275 for those aged above 12 and Dh120 for children in 3-12 age group.

- It reserves one seat in a luxury vehicle.

- It takes ticket holders to all Sharjah Safari environments with a private guide.

- Tour duration is five to six hours.

- Luxury vehicle for six people: Dh1,500

- Luxury vehicle for nine: Dh2,250

- Luxury vehicle for 15: Dh3,500

Sunday, July 11, 2021

VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP- Al Ain Zoo offering free camp for children of age 7-14 years old

Don't miss this great opportunity and join with your friends today!

VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP by Al Ain Zoo

A journey full of excitement, information, and tales about wildlife, narrated by our Zoo Heroes awaiting! There are lots of games, competitions, and a cool bag full of surprises for each participant, all this and more for free! Learn about animals and visit them through the lenses of our team on extraordinary tours. 

 

First week: 1-4 August 2021

Second week: 8-11 August 2021

Third week: 15-18 August 2021

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Age: 7-14 years old

Price: Free

Registration: 037992444 – education@alainzoo.ae

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