The UAE is taking steps to control an insect that's harming date palms in the region.
They've pledged $2 million (AED 7.3 million) to help eradicate the red palm weevil, a killer insect that infects trees and kills it from within.
A United Nations-backed regional fund is looking to raise $20 million to combat the threat.
UAE successfully intercepts 15 ballistic missiles, 119 drones
The Ministry of Defence said UAE air defences intercepted 15 of the 16 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Saturday, with one falling into the sea.
Flydubai resumes operations in and out of Dubai
Dubai carrier flydubai said operations in and out of Dubai has resumed on Saturday after a brief suspension with passengers “requested not to travel to the airport unless they have a booking confirmation”.
Emirates resumes DXB operations after brief suspension
Emirates Airline said on Saturday afternoon it had resumed flight operations to and from Dubai, after a brief suspension, with passengers booked on flights advised to travel to the airport.
Indian education board CBSE postpones Class 12 exams
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed exams scheduled for Class 12 students on March 9, March 10, March 11, in the UAE and the Middle East, with the new test date to be announced later.
The Ministry of Defence said UAE air defences intercepted 15 of the 16 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Saturday, with one falling into the sea.
Dubai carrier flydubai said operations in and out of Dubai has resumed on Saturday after a brief suspension with passengers “requested not to travel to the airport unless they have a booking confirmation”.
Emirates Airline said on Saturday afternoon it had resumed flight operations to and from Dubai, after a brief suspension, with passengers booked on flights advised to travel to the airport.
