(AFP)There is disagreement among experts over why the Middle East appears to suffer from especially poor air quality. Depending on levels of air pollution, people’s lives can be impacted in various ways. Furthermore, cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease and stroke, have been linked to air pollution exposure. • 60 Average number of days a MENA resident reports sick in their lifetime due to exposure to elevated air pollution levels. To address the issue of clean air, the UAE has launched the National Air Quality Agenda 2031 — a comprehensive plan to monitor and manage air quality across the country, providing real-time data in the country.
