For the next seven days, the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has organized a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the importance of sharks in the world's oceans.
The campaign will also highlight different ways residents can protect sharks from extinction.
"Sustaining local biodiversity is a strategic priority for the UAE," said Taif Al Amiri, said Director of the Government Communication Department at the Ministry.
"Raising awareness of crucial environmental issues is an integral part of our community outreach to ensure the public is on board in supporting such missions and given the importance of sharks to the marine environment, we are committed to continuing our efforts for their long-term survival."
It is being held in cooperation with the International Fund for Animal Welfare and Atlantis, The Palm.
According to experts, the fight against illegal shark trade begins with awareness.
Dr. Elsayed Ahmed Mohamed, MENA Regional Director for the International Fund for Animal Welfare explains.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has arrived in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, to participate in the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has inaugurated the Zayed National Museum on Tuesday during the 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations in Abu Dhabi, with the museum officially open to the public on December 3.
A team of 10 Emirati skiers have raised the UAE's flag and a 3x1-metre portrait of the founding fathers - late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum - at the French Alps to mark the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
In response to the severe flooding that has struck several regions of Sri Lanka, the UAE has launched urgent humanitarian operations, deploying specialised search-and-rescue teams and sending more than 20 tonnes of emergency relief supplies.
Under the theme 'United,' UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was joined by Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates at the official ceremony marking the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received messages of congratulations on Tuesday, from kings, presidents and emirs across the world, on the occasion of the 54th Eid Al Etihad.
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Independence Square project on Tuesday, following an upgrade that included the construction of the Independence Monument, along with the development of the square and surrounding buildings.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour arrives in Bahrain for GCC Summit
UAE President inaugurates Zayed National Museum
54th Eid Al Etihad: Skiers honour UAE Founding Fathers atop French Alps
UAE dispatches search-and-rescue teams, relief aid to Sri Lanka
UAE leaders attend official 54th Eid Al Etihad celebration
UAE leaders receive greetings on 54th Eid Al Etihad
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Independence Square project
