The UAE will launch another satellite into orbit next month.
The Falcon Eye 1 features an advanced imaging system that'll send high-resolution pictures back to earth.
It'll take off from the French Guiana Space Centre on July 6 at 5:53 am UAE time.
The satellite, which was built by Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia, weighs less than 1,500 kg and will be launched via a Vega rocket by Arianespace.
In total the UAE plans to have a dozen satellites in orbit by 2020.
UAE to build mosque and cultural centre in Chad
The UAE Aid Agency has signed an agreement to build a mosque and a cultural centre in Chad's capital N’Djamena.
UAE human rights body receives European Parliament delegation
The UAE's National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) received a high-level delegation from the European Parliament at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where both parties explored opportunities for joint cooperation to adopt the highest standards in the field of human rights.
RTA opens new bridge to cut travel time by 67%
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge, part of phase 4 of the Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project.
UAE, Chad Presidents discuss closer cooperation
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who is on an official visit to the country.
Abu Dhabi opens dedicated beach for visually impaired
A dedicated beach area for the visually impaired has opened along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, near Gate 3.
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