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 reaffirms support for regional security, stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
UAE gifts memorial monument to Kuwait
The UAE government has announced it will present a memorial monument to the people of Kuwait, to be installed at Al Shaheed Park in Kuwait City.
Sharjah Ruler receives Portugal’s highest cultural honour
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has been awarded Portugal's highest cultural honour, the Grand Collar of the Order of Camões.
8 drivers face legal action in Sharjah for dangerous stunts during rain
Sharjah Police have taken legal action against eight drivers who were caught performing "dangerous stunts" during the rains last week.
UAE, Russian Presidents hold talks in Moscow
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the UAE and Russia and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
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