Sharjah's Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) has confiscated 65 sandfish lizards in the Al Bataeh area near Khorfakkan Road in a bid to help preserve them.
Posting an image of the creatures in a container, the EPAA said it had taken possession of the Arabian sand skink after fishing violations were reported during the breeding season.
The authority reaffirmed its efforts to protect wildlife from improper practices and provide the appropriate conditions for the breeding season.
UAE President and Syria's Al-Sharaa discuss expanding cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Syrian counterpart Ahmad Al-Sharaa have discussed expanding economic and development cooperation in a phone call on Thursday.
UAE condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
The UAE has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on airports in Abha and Riyadh that killed three people and injured dozens of civilians.
ദുബായിയിൽ നിറങ്ങൾ അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കിയുള്ള പ്രദേശ-തിരിച്ചറിയൽ അടയാളങ്ങൾക്ക് തുടക്കം
സ്ഥലങ്ങൾ എളുപ്പത്തിൽ തിരിച്ചറിയാനും യാത്രാസൗകര്യം മെച്ചപ്പെടുത്താനും നഗരത്തിലെ വിവിധ പ്രദേശങ്ങളുടെ ദൃശ്യപരമായ സവിശേഷതകൾ ശക്തിപ്പെടുത്താനും ലക്ഷ്യമിട്ട് ദുബായ് ഒരു പുതിയ ദൃശ്യ-അടയാള ശൈലിയും (visual identity) മെച്ചപ്പെടുത്തിയ വിലാസ സംവിധാനവും നടപ്പിലാക്കുന്നു
New visual identity for Dubai’s addressing system
Dubai is rolling out a new visual identity and enhanced addressing system, introducing colour-coded area identities, updated street signs and house number plates.
Dubai lists 44 areas permitted to offer shared housing
More than 44 areas across Dubai have been approved for shared housing under new regulations aimed at reducing overcrowding and enhancing public health and safety standards.
UAE President calls for nationwide rain prayers on Friday
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed all mosques across the country to perform rain prayers on Friday, October 9.
Dubai unveils 'Create AI Agents Championship' with AED 2.5 million prize pool
Dubai has launched the Create AI Agents Championship, a global competition designed to accelerate the adoption of Agentic AI and encourage the development of innovative AI-powered solutions with real-world applications.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails UAE's top ranking for digital government services
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has hailed the country’s performance in government digital services, following the release of a new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) survey.
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