• Ahmad Al Safadi drives his car, modified to run on solar power, in the port city of Sidon, Lebanon. Photo: Reuters
    Ahmad Al Safadi drives his car, modified to run on solar power, in the port city of Sidon, Lebanon. Photo: Reuters
  • Lebanese repairman Ahmad al-Safadi stands near his custom-made electric vehicle powered by a solar panel at the corniche in port-city of Sidon, Lebanon June 23, 2022. Picture taken June 23, 2022. REUTERS / Issam Abdallah
    Lebanese repairman Ahmad al-Safadi stands near his custom-made electric vehicle powered by a solar panel at the corniche in port-city of Sidon, Lebanon June 23, 2022. Picture taken June 23, 2022. REUTERS / Issam Abdallah
  • Mr Al Safadi switches on a solar smart power inverter inside the car.
    Mr Al Safadi switches on a solar smart power inverter inside the car.
  • Power is stored in batteries taken from electric motorcycles.
    Power is stored in batteries taken from electric motorcycles.
  • The car can also supply power to external points, serving as a stand-by generator for Mr Al Safadi's workshop.
    The car can also supply power to external points, serving as a stand-by generator for Mr Al Safadi's workshop.
  • Mr Al Safadi, a repairman, works at his bicycle workshop, in Sidon.
    Mr Al Safadi, a repairman, works at his bicycle workshop, in Sidon.

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How to apply for a drone permit
  • Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
  • Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
  • Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
  • Submit their request
What are the regulations?
  • Fly it within visual line of sight
  • Never over populated areas
  • Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
  • Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
  • Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
  • Should have a live feed of the drone flight
  • Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
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He told a Globsec debate of the UAE’s "hugely outsized" role in the fight against Isis.

"It’s trite these days to say that any country punches above its weight, but in every possible way the Emirates did, both militarily, and very importantly, the UAE was extraordinarily helpful on getting to the issue of violent extremism," he said.

He also noted the impact that Hedayah, among others in the UAE, has played in addressing violent extremism.

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