The UAE is taking steps to increase rainfall in the country.
Officials say a new method of cloud-seeding is being tested over the northern and eastern Emirates in cities like Al Ain.
The National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) is releasing specially-designed nanomaterials into clouds with the hope that they're more effective than existing materials.
The tiny particles, which are released into the clouds through flares, are intended to increase condensation in the air.
UAE air forces respond to more missile threats on Friday
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Friday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.
UAE President and King of Jordan call for immediate halt to military actions
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King of Jordan, Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, have underscored the need to work towards an immediate halt to military actions during a phone call.
No injuries after debris incident in central Dubai
Authorities have confirmed on Friday that debris from an interception had caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues law on violations and penalties
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law to establish a legal framework for government entities on administrative violations, penalties, and measures imposed for violations.
