Drones are being used by the Ministry of Environment and Water to fight red palm weevils which destroy date trees. This is according to officials at the ministry, who say the drones are used to create maps which identify the species of weevil and show the scale of damage to the trees. Lin Pin Koh, regional technical advisor for conservation international told ARN drones are also being used for conservation.
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Koh made the comments at the Eye on Earth summit in Abu Dhabi.
UAE President accepts US invitation to join Board of Peace
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Tuesday.
Sharjah Ruler approves 1,000 jobs, new scholarships
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the employment of 1,000 Emirati men and women in government jobs across the emirate, targeting newly graduated degree holders.
UAE named among top 10 global super powers for fourth year in a row
The UAE has ranked 10th in the Global Soft Power Index for the fourth year in a row, announced His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Dubai Police boost digital services under zero‑bureaucracy drive
Dubai Police has launched the second generation of its official website and smart app, along with a new Lawyers Platform designed to make legal procedures faster and easier.
Dubai streamlines replacement of foreign driving licences
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) replaced more than 58,000 foreign driving licences in 2025, as part of efforts to simplify services for residents and visitors.
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