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 Cabinet adopts AI Advisor System to support decision-making
The UAE has approved the launch of a new Cabinet AI Advisor system, designed to support government decision-making and speed up the study and implementation of projects and initiatives.
UAE condemns hostile Iranian attack on Saudi tanker 'Sidr'
The UAE has strongly condemned an Iranian attack on the Saudi-flagged tanker 'Sidr' while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the deaths of a number of crew members.
UAE expresses solidarity with Egypt, Jordan over victims of bus accident
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Egypt and Jordan after a bus overturned in South Sinai, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others on Wednesday.
Dubai steps up school safety with over 500 inspections
Dubai Municipality has inspected more than 500 schools to ensure canteens, swimming pools, aircons and water tanks are being maintained to meet the city's health and safety standards.
