Monday marks ten years since the UAE launched its first satellite into space.
DubaiSat-1 supports the Emirate’s urban planning efforts by sending high quality aerial images back to city planners.
The earth observation satellite was developed in 2009 by a team consisting of Emirati and Korean engineers.
It also plays a key role in supporting relief efforts in areas devastated by earthquakes and tsunami like the one that hit Japan in 2011.
UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holidays for public, private sectors
The UAE government has announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for the public and private sectors.
ne’ma scales up Ramadan campaign with surplus food donations
Ne’ma, the national food loss and waste initiative, will pack Family Iftar Boxes with surplus fresh produce and non-perishable items from major suppliers, and distribute it to more than 10,000 low-income families this Ramadan.
UAE airlines cancel more flights to US due to severe snowstorm
Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways have cancelled more flights to and from New York, Newark and other destinations in the United States after a severe snow storm struck the country's Northeast.
UAE, US discuss Sudan ceasefire in Washington
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Massad Boulos, US President’s Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, during a working visit to Washington on Monday to discuss the Sudan civil war.
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