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 confirms technical issue behind incorrect alert messages
The UAE's National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) says a technical issue in the early warning system has been resolved after it led to the sending of incorrect alert messages.
UAE, Iran foreign ministers discuss regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a phone call with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest regional developments.
UAE mediates exchange of 320 Russian and Ukrainian captives
The UAE's latest mediation effort between Russia and Ukraine has led to the release of 160 captives from each side.
UAE underscores US-Gulf consultation critical in Iran peace talks
Minister of State, Lana Nusseibeh, has underlined that "Gulf consultation, inclusion and participation is a necessary condition" in Iran peace talks during a Joint Ministerial Meeting of the GCC and the US in Bahrain.
Etihad Rail invites public to choose first passenger in UAE rail history
Etihad Rail has launched a nationwide campaign inviting the public to nominate the first passenger to travel on its inaugural passenger service when trains begin operating on June 30.
Emergency services respond to fire at Abu Dhabi Carpet Souq
A fire that broke out at the Carpet Souq near Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi on Friday morning has been brought under control.
Abu Dhabi-Novartis partnership to boost genomics research, healthcare
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has teamed up with pharmaceutical company Novartis to strengthen collaboration in genomics research, scientific capacity building and advanced therapies.
UAE Floating Hospital performs complex surgeries for Gaza patients
The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, has successfully carried out four specialised surgeries for patients from the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
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