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 intercepts 12 missiles and 36 drones on Tuesday
UAE air defences intercepted 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 36 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said.
UAE fuel prices to go up in April
Motorists in the UAE will pay more at the pumps in April.
Four injured in fallen debris incident in southern Dubai
Four people were injured on Tuesday after debris from a successful interception fell on residential houses in southern Dubai.
No final exams for UAE's Grade 12 IB students this year
Final exams for Grade 12 students in IB schools in the UAE have been cancelled, keeping public safety in mind, International Baccalaureate Organisation announced.
UAE air forces respond to incoming missile, drone threats on Tuesday
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced that it is responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Tuesday, with the public advised to remain in a safe location.
UAE issues alert on rainfall, strong winds across country
The UAE weather authority has forecast rainfall and strong winds over scattered areas in the country that are expected to continue until Wednesday.
Dubai authorities extinguish oil tanker fire after drone attack
Response teams have successfully extinguished the fire that broke out after a drone targeted a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai's waters on Tuesday.
Minor injuries reported after debris fire in Dubai's Al Badaa
Authorities in Dubai responded to a fire at an abandoned house in the Al Badaa area caused by debris from an air defence interception, Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on Tuesday.
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