The Ministry of Environment and Water has launched the National Blue Carbon Project report at the Ecocity World Summit 2015 in Abu Dhabi. The study will help guide decision-making in coastal ecosystem preservation and climate change mitigation. Blue Carbon refers to ecosystems which absorb greenhouse gases, and the project will benefit strategies to preserve these. It therefore continues efforts towards a low-carbon economy, in line with the UAE Green Growth Strategy.
UAE intercepts 7 ballistic missiles, 15 drones on Thursday
UAE air defences have intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 15 drones on Thursday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
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, Egypt Presidents call for de-escalation during Abu Dhabi talks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have underscored the need for an immediate halt to military escalation in the region during talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
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.
