National Geographic Arabia, published by Abu Dhabi Media—one of the leading media companies in the UAE—has released its latest issue for February 2025, taking readers on an exciting intellectual journey through a variety of scientific topics. This edition delves into nature’s mysteries, documents scientists’ efforts to explore the unknown, and sheds light on the secrets of wildlife.
Among the highlights of this issue:
🔹 “On the Road to Return“ – This article follows the tireless efforts of local, regional, and international institutions determined to revive the Arabian leopard, ensuring it does not remain confined to old manuscripts and rock engravings. Once limited to zoos and breeding centers, the Arabian leopard is now preparing for reintroduction into its original habitats across parts of the Arabian Peninsula, where it once roamed freely.
🔹 “The Iceworm Project Reveals Its Secrets” – This feature takes readers to a secret U.S. military base, built within Arctic glaciers during the Cold War under the guise of scientific research. However, it was actually a nuclear weapons storage facility. Once hailed as an engineering marvel, the base was eventually abandoned due to natural forces and shifting military strategies. Today, it has become a scientific treasure trove, providing valuable climate change data to researchers worldwide.
🔹 “Secrets of the Mysterious Rings” – A groundbreaking discovery in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, where researchers found over 1,500 perfectly circular formations that puzzled the scientific community. Some speculated they were ancient volcanic craters, others believed they were shipwreck remnants, while some even suggested they were living, pulsating organisms. Their true nature, however, was only uncovered through meticulous explorations using cutting-edge technology and interdisciplinary scientific efforts.
🔹 “A Meeting with the Forest’s Hidden Engineers” – This article introduces readers to the red wood ant, a tiny yet vital species for maintaining ecological balance. These ants build the largest nests of their kind on Earth, live in massive colonies of millions, and work relentlessly to sustain their ecosystem. They possess ingenious survival strategies and powerful defenses that protect them from enemies while benefiting plants and wildlife. However, these ants now face climate threats that endanger their survival.
📖 About National Geographic Arabia
National Geographic Arabia is a comprehensive knowledge magazine published by Abu Dhabi Media in Arabic since October 2010, in partnership with the globally renowned National Geographic magazine, which was established in 1888.
