Firefighting operations in Abu Dhabi are getting a hi-tech makeover.
Police in the emirate have tested a new drone for tackling blazes.
The device can easily navigate spots that are difficult for firefighters to access.
It’s been put to the test for extinguishing a fire on the 11th floor of an under-construction tower on Reem Island.
The drill was carried out in the presence of police and civil defence personnel.
Further checks will be carried out before the drone is officially deployed.
UAE President welcomes King of Jordan, discusses regional issues
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Sheikh Abdullah holds bilateral talks with regional counterparts
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Gargash says meeting with Iranian President reflects UAE's 'deterrence and diplomacy'
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UAE condemns drone attack on Saudi oil pipeline
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Dr Sabaa Al Kaabi appointed secretary-general of fatwa council
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UAE expresses solidarity with DR Congo after school fires
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H.H. Sheikh Khaled, Putin discuss UAE-Russia relations
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UAE allocates $10 million for humanitarian response in Haiti
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UAE, Ethiopia discuss strengthening bilateral relations
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AD Crown Prince, Modi discuss strengthening UAE-India ties
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UAE future leaders take part in Gaza aid operations in Egypt
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UAE rescue team locates 10 missing people in Nepal
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UAE President concludes state visit to Germany
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H.H. Sheikh Mohamed, Merkel highlight strong UAE-Germany ties
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for BRICS Summit
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NCM clarifies El Nino reports, reassures public on UAE weather
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H.H. Sheikh Mohamed meets UAE students studying in Germany
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with UAE students studying at universities in Germany, as part of his state visit to the country.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening relations with his counterparts in Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia in separate phone calls.
Dubai has welcomed 869,000 international overnight visitors in August 2026 - its strongest monthly volume since February.
