Status: Governmental 
Head Name: Abdulghader A Abufayed (Director General) 
Year of creation: 1984 
Geographical coverage: international; regional; national; local 
Working languages: Arabic 
Functions: Research; Training; Information 
Main subjects: biosphere; water; land; atmosphere; wildlife; climate and natural disasters; population; energy resources; agro industry; residue and contamination factors; legislation 
Target Groups: workers; decision makers; researchers; trainers; journalists; teachers and supervisors

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