Abu Dhabi uses drones to plant mangroves in Bahrain under green initiative

Post by : Omar Nasser

Photo : Abu Dhabi Media Office

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has shown its new drone technology for planting mangrove trees in Bahrain. This was done with the help of Nabat, a climate tech company that started last year. The event was part of the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative, which aims to improve environmental care and share knowledge across the region.

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The EAD team visited Bahrain to show this new method to His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The visit focused on working together to protect nature. The group included His Excellency Ahmed Al Hashemi, who is the Executive Director of the Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity Sector at EAD, and His Excellency Shahab Issa Abu Shahab, Director General of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). Experts and specialists from both sides also joined. His Excellency Dr Mohamed bin Mubarak Bin Daina, Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and Environment, and other officials were present too.

During the visit, the EAD team explained how the drone planting works. The drones, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), plant mangrove seeds quickly and accurately. This makes the process faster, cheaper, and better for the environment. The technology, made by Nabat with the help of the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), also uses data to match the planting process to the specific area. This helps the trees grow better.

His Excellency Ahmed Al Hashemi said that EAD has already restored 17,600 hectares of mangrove forests. With this new drone technology, they can now expand their efforts across the region. He explained that the partnership with Bahrain will help make Abu Dhabi a leader in protecting the environment.

Reda Nidhakou, Acting CEO of VentureOne, said it was an honor to work with EAD on this project. He praised EAD’s deep knowledge of nature, which helped improve Nabat’s technology. He said their goal is to make mangrove restoration more efficient and adaptable to different locations.

The UAE’s goal is to plant 100 million mangrove trees by 2030. This will help reduce carbon emissions, protect coastlines, and support wildlife. The project is also part of the UAE-led Mangrove Alliance for Climate, which encourages other countries to work together in saving mangroves.

By using this advanced drone technology in Bahrain, EAD is showing its commitment to saving nature. This step highlights the UAE’s efforts to use technology to fight climate change and build a greener future.

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