Nothing new under the sun
It's fascinating how often we 'discover' things that have been right in front of us for centuries. Makes you wonder what other ancient wisdom we're overlooking in our tech-driven world.
How life in the desert shaped sustainable practices
RIYADH: Sustainability may be one of today’s most discussed concepts, but the idea of living within environmental limits is far from new. Long before sustainability became part of public discourse, Bedouin communities across the Arabian Peninsula were already living by many of its principles in a landscape where water was scarce and resources had to be used carefully. “Many people view sustainability as a modern concept linked to climate change, ESG (environmental, social and governance), or environmental policies,” sustainability expert Majed Al-Qatari told Arab News.