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.
Dubai-Sharjah bus services resume
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that its inter-city bus routes connecting Sharjah are now operating normally following recent disruptions to the schedule due to the weather conditions.
Dubai Municipality clarifies 'dead fish' phenomenon
Dubai Municipality has clarified that dead fish that were spotted recently in some water channels in the emirate is a natural phenomenon.
Abu Dhabi court adjourns case of 84 facing terror charges
The next hearing of a case involving 84 people charged with establishing and managing a terrorist organisation in the UAE, has been adjourned to May 2.
UAE President pledges $40 million more towards 'species conservation'
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pledged an additional $40 million to support grassroots species conservation programmes globally under the MBZ Fund.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed that its inter-city bus routes connecting Sharjah are now operating normally following recent disruptions to the schedule due to the weather conditions.
Dubai Municipality has clarified that dead fish that were spotted recently in some water channels in the emirate is a natural phenomenon.
The next hearing of a case involving 84 people charged with establishing and managing a terrorist organisation in the UAE, has been adjourned to May 2.
