Abu Dhabi: The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science has received 201 pre-proposals for the third year of its innovative programme to find more effective means of cloud seeding. Interest from researchers, scientists and technologists around the world for the $5-million grant programme was received from 68 countries on five continents, drawing the participation of 710 researchers, affiliated to 316 institutions, said organisers. Winners will be announced and honoured at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in January 2018.