A new smart map of Abu Dhabi will drive economic development while helping preserve the local environment.
The initiative is aimed at identifying biologically rich ecosystems and the services they provide to the indigenous environment.
The map will also carry out an economic valuation of these services.
Phase one will be completed next month while phase two is expected to be finished by the third quarter of 2020.
UAE affirms situation remains stable, missile threats detected outside border
The National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) has stated that the situation across the UAE remains stable with "no indications of concern", and clarified that the Iranian missile threats detected early on Sunday were outside the country's borders.
UAE leaders offer condolences on passing of former Qatari Emir
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of his father and former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
RTA awards AED2 billion contract to develop Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded an AED 2 billion contract for the Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project, which includes the construction of 15 bridges and tunnels across the Emirate.
UAE discusses regional developments with Qatar and Jordan
The United Arab Emirates held separate conversations with delegates from Qatar and Jordan on Saturday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praises UAE's high school toppers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has taken to social media to congratulate the top performing students of the year.
UAE field hospital in Gaza receives UN delegation
The United Arab Emirates field hospital in the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 received a high-level delegation from the United Nations.
Unverified apps can steal your data, warns Dubai Police
Dubai Police have warned residents against downloading unverified apps as it allows fraudsters to gain full access of their devices and steal personal and banking data.
Emirates Global Aluminium restarts production at Al Taweelah alumina refinery
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted prouduction at Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi after Iranian drone attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi in March led to an emergency shutdown.
Dubai Customs gears up for summer travel surge
Dubai Customs has stepped up preparations for the busy summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai airports in the first half of July alone.
New control centre to monitor autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has opened a new central control room to oversee and monitor autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate, strengthening safety as self-driving transport services continue to expand.
UAE supports Syrian efforts to dismantle terrorist cells
The UAE has expressed its full support for any measures taken by Syrian authorities to dismantle terrorist cells affiliated with the Da'esh organisation that were involved in acts of assassination, robbery, and financing the group.
UAE foreign minister holds diplomatic talks on regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest developments in the Middle East during a series of phone calls with regional and international counterparts.
UAE welcomes Trump's removal of Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
The UAE has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement to initiate the process of removing Syria from the country's list of state sponsors of terrorism.
UAE President, Kuwaiti Emir discuss stronger bilateral ties
The UAE and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to closer economic and development cooperation following talks between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
UAE strengthens power grid resilience with national monitoring centre
The UAE has launched a monitoring centre to strengthen the reliability and resilience of its electricity network through real-time tracking and coordination across all major power providers.
Abu Dhabi student crowned UAE champion of Arab Reading Challenge
Grade 6 student Danah Adel Al Zarouni has been crowned the UAE Champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge and will go on to represent the country in the overall finals.
UAE strongly condemns renewed hostile Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The UAE has strongly condemned hostile Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait for a second night in a row, calling it a "threat" to regional security and stability.
UAE, Germany explore ways to expand cooperation across key sectors
The UAE and Germany have underscored the importance of public-private sector partnerships in key sectors and explored ways to enhance cooperation in energy, water technology, mobility, digital infrastructure and space.
UAE President arrives in Kuwait on fraternal visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Kuwait on a fraternal visit.
UAE condemns hostile Iranian attack on Saudi tanker
The UAE has strongly condemned the hostile Iranian attack targeting Saudi Arabia's 'Wedyan' tanker while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) has stated that the situation across the UAE remains stable with "no indications of concern", and clarified that the Iranian missile threats detected early on Sunday were outside the country's borders.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his condolences to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the passing of his father and former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded an AED 2 billion contract for the Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project, which includes the construction of 15 bridges and tunnels across the Emirate.
