Overfishing has put the hammour at risk of becoming endangered.
That's according to a study by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, which shows the species are being fished up to five times more than their sustainable limit.
Their average life span is over 20 years, but they've only been growing to a maximum age of eight.
Figures from the Fisheries Resources Assessment Survey also showed that 85 per cent of key species in the Arabian Gulf are overexploited.
UAE joins seven nations in rejecting Israel's one-way Gaza exit plan
Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have voiced concern over Israel's plans for a one-way opening of the Rafah Crossing for Palestinians to leave Gaza.
Woman detained after sword stunt during Eid Al Etihad goes viral
A 23-year-old woman has been apprehended in Fujairah after a video of her wielding a sword during Eid Al Etihad celebrations at Al Faqit area went viral.
New GCC Civil Aviation Authority in UAE strengthens regional ties: GCAA
The decision to establish the GCC Civil Aviation Authority, with its headquarters in the UAE, reflects a unified vision to "strengthen Gulf integration in the air transport ecosystem", the country's aviation regulatory body said.
UAE President holds talks with Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan region
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan region, Masrour Barzani, in Abu Dhabi.
Tourist summoned, car seized after stunt on Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai Police have summoned a tourist and impounded his rented car after he performed dangerous stunts on Sheikh Zayed Road.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
