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.
UAE carriers extend flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia amid regional disruption
Etihad Airways and flydubai have cancelled more flights between the UAE and several cities in Saudi Arabia following the airport attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday.
UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on King Khalid International Airport
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi group on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
2 UAE convoys deliver 259 tonnes of food aid to Gaza
Two UAE humanitarian aid convoys comprising 20 trucks carrying 259 tonnes of food supplies have entered the Gaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
Etihad Airways extends Abu Dhabi-Riyadh flight cancellations
Etihad Airways announced on Saturday more flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have been cancelled until October 12 due to an "operational disruption" at Riyadh airport.
