The UAE ‘Drones for Good Award’ has received more than 800 local, Arab and international entries.
The award was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during the second Government Summit last February.
The award received submissions from 57 countries around the world, led by Spain with 62 entries, and followed by the United States and India. Among Arab countries, Saudi Arabia topped the list with 18 entries, followed by Egypt.
Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, minister of Cabinet Affairs, praised the global response to the ‘UAE Drones for Good Award’.
The entries focus on the potential to contribute to improved services in areas such as health, education, civil defence, transport and communications, as well as government services, natural disaster relief, and humanitarian assistance.
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