A project to map agricultural areas in the UAE using drones has completed its first phase.
It’s captured around 550 square kilometres of land across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain so far.
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment will use the data to monitor crops and help farmers with forward planning.
Agricultural areas in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah will be mapped in the project's second phase later this year.
No injuries after debris incident in central Dubai
Authorities have confirmed on Friday that debris from an interception had caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai.
UAE air forces respond to more missile threats on Friday
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Friday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.
UAE air defences intercept 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE allows residents with expired residency visas to re-enter
The UAE has decided to allow those with expired residency permits to return to the country without applying for a new visa or incurring any fines due to "exceptional circumstances beyond their control".
