Marine conservationists have praised the UAE's efforts to protect sharks.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has organised a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of sharks in the world's oceans to mark Shark Week.
The campaign will also highlight different ways residents can protect sharks from extinction.
Mike Rutzen, an animal activist and cage diving operator from South Africa, says the UAE is leading the way in safeguarding the predators.
UAE air defences respond to missile threats, Thursday morning
The United Arab Emirates air defences were responding to fresh threats of missiles and drones on Thursday morning, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
UAE says Iranian attack on energy infrastructure 'dangerous escalation'
The UAE strongly condemned the Iranian attack targeting the Habshan gas facility and the Bab field in Abu Dhabi, which was successfully intercepted by air defences with no injuries reported.
UAE discuss Iran attacks with regional neighbours in ministerial meeting
The United Arab Emirates were present at a ministerial meeting with regional neighbours on Wednesday in Riyadh regarding the Iranian attacks.
UAE refutes false claims on investor money controls
The UAE has denied reports circulating on some social media platforms claiming it is restricting the movement of capital or limiting foreign investors’ ability to transfer or manage their funds.
