<p class="p1">This New Year Eve,100,000 balloons were released by Abu Dhabi on New Year&rsquo;s Eve, and it had a long-term goal.&nbsp; Each balloon was carrying seeds intended to enhance the emirate&rsquo;s vegetation cover. As part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival&rsquo;s sustainability efforts,&nbsp;the initiative aligns with the festival&rsquo;s commitment to environmental awareness and agricultural innovation.</p>
<p class="p1">The balloons were made from biodegradable materials using 100 per cent natural latex, said a report in the Khaleej Times newspaper.</p>
<p class="p1">Each balloon contained a variety of 1,000 seeds. These included native species such as Ghaf, Samar, and other desert plants, designed to support Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s ecological restoration and greenery expansion.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-pics-how-world-celebrated-new-year-2025-8582095">New Year in pics | World welcomes 2025 with fireworks, celebrations</a></strong></p>
<p class="p1">The authorities also introduced special drones in 2024, capable of planting seeds over areas equivalent to 100 football fields daily.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1">These drones were developed in collaboration with environmental technology company Kendra. They can deploy up to 53 plant species in a single mission, monitor restoration progress, and assess ecological impact.</p>
<h2 class="p1">Sheikh Zayed Festival</h2>
<p class="p1">The Sheikh Zayed Festival, which began on November 1 and runs until February 28, attracted over 100,000 visitors on New Year&rsquo;s Eve, surpassing expectations.</p>
<p class="p1">The event featured advanced light and laser displays, including a 3,000-drone show that formed a portrait of Sheikh Zayed in the sky.</p>
<p class="p1"><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-man-beaten-to-death-after-dispute-over-loud-music-on-new-years-eve-8587645">Delhi man beaten to death after dispute over loud music on New Year&rsquo;s Eve</a></strong></p>
<p class="p1">The celebration concluded with a 53-minute fireworks display, marking the arrival of 2025.</p>
<p class="p1">This initiative reflects Sheikh Zayed&rsquo;s legacy of sustainable agricultural practices and other greening initiatives in the region.</p>
<p class="p1"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World: On New Year’s Eve, Abu Dhabi released 100,000 biodegradable balloons containing 100 million seeds, including native desert plants, to enhance local greenery. 

This New Year Eve,100,000 balloons were released by Abu Dhabi on New Year’s Eve, and it had a long-term goal. Each balloon was carrying seeds intended to enhance the emirate’s vegetation cover. As part of the Sheikh Zayed Festival’s sustainability efforts, the initiative aligns with the festival’s commitment to environmental awareness and agricultural innovation. The balloons were made from biodegradable materials using 100 per cent natural latex, said a report in the Khaleej Times newspaper. Each balloon contained a variety of 1,000 seeds. These included native species such as Ghaf, Samar, and other desert plants, designed to support Abu Dhabi’s ecological restoration and greenery expansion. Also read: New Year in pics | World welcomes 2025 with fireworks, celebrations The authorities also introduced special drones in 2024, capable of planting seeds over areas equivalent to 100 football fields daily. These drones were developed in collaboration with environmental technology company Kendra. They can deploy up to 53 plant species in a single mission, monitor restoration progress, and assess ecological impact. Sheikh Zayed Festival The Sheikh Zayed Festival, which began on November 1 and runs until February 28, attracted over 100,000 visitors on New Year’s Eve, surpassing expectations. The event featured advanced light and laser displays, including a 3,000-drone show that formed a portrait of Sheikh Zayed in the sky. Also read: Delhi man beaten to death after dispute over loud music on New Year’s Eve The celebration concluded with a 53-minute fireworks display, marking the arrival of 2025. This initiative reflects Sheikh Zayed’s legacy of sustainable agricultural practices and other greening initiatives in the region. (With inputs from agencies)

100,000 balloons released in Abu Dhabi on New Year carrying 100 million seeds for this reason

<p>Dubai&nbsp;International, one of the world's busiest&nbsp;airports,&nbsp;cancelled, diverted and&nbsp;delayed&nbsp;flights&nbsp;on Saturday&nbsp;due&nbsp;to&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;rain&nbsp;and flooding,&nbsp;Dubai&nbsp;Airports said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Update: Operations at DXB are still affected due to heavy rain and flooding this morning. Flight delays are likely to continue throughout the day. Some flights have been cancelled or diverted to DWC. Check your flight status on <a href="https://t.co/7DoBPjBtrz">https://t.co/7DoBPjBtrz</a> or your airline’s website</p>
— Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) <a href="https://twitter.com/DubaiAirports/status/1215922486522646529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p>Flights&nbsp;are likely to be&nbsp;delayed&nbsp;throughout the day and some have been&nbsp;cancelled&nbsp;or diverted to nearby Al Maktoum&nbsp;airport, state-owned&nbsp;Dubai&nbsp;Airports said on Twitter.</p>

<p>Video footage and images posted on social media showed part of the&nbsp;airport's runway area submerged underwater. But could not immediately be verified.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/omans-sultan-qaboos-dies-council-starts-succession-process-273505">Dubai</a>&nbsp;airport&nbsp;is the base of airlines Emirates and flydubai.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heavy rainfall has caused disruptions to several flights departing from or arriving at <a href="https://twitter.com/DXB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DXB</a> today. Customers are requested to check their flight status on <a href="https://t.co/CE4AwEsjj5">https://t.co/CE4AwEsjj5</a> for the latest information regarding their flights. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.</p>
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<p>Emirates said several&nbsp;flights&nbsp;to and from&nbsp;Dubai&nbsp;had been&nbsp;delayed. Flydubai&nbsp;said its&nbsp;flights&nbsp;were also&nbsp;delayed, while some had been diverted.</p>


Dubai International, one of the world's busiest airports, cancelled, diverted and delayed flights on Saturday due to heavy rain and flooding, Dubai Airports said.

Dubai International, one of the world's busiest airports, cancelled, diverted and delayed flights on Saturday due to heavy rain and flooding, Dubai Airports said. Update: Operations at DXB are still affected due to heavy rain and flooding this morning. Flight delays are likely to continue throughout the day. Some flights have been cancelled or diverted to DWC. Check your flight status on https://t.co/7DoBPjBtrz or your airline’s website — Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) January 11, 2020 × Flights are likely to be delayed throughout the day and some have been cancelled or diverted to nearby Al Maktoum airport, state-owned Dubai Airports said on Twitter. Video footage and images posted on social media showed part of the airport's runway area submerged underwater. But could not immediately be verified. Dubai airport is the base of airlines Emirates and flydubai. Heavy rainfall has caused disruptions to several flights departing from or arriving at @DXB today. Customers are requested to check their flight status on https://t.co/CE4AwEsjj5 for the latest information regarding their flights. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. — Emirates Airline (@emirates) January 11, 2020 × Emirates said several flights to and from Dubai had been delayed. Flydubai said its flights were also delayed, while some had been diverted.

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100,000 balloons released in Abu Dhabi on New Year carrying 100 million seeds for this reason

Dubai airport flights delayed, cancelled and diverted due to heavy rain