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The Ministry of Defence – represented by the Joint Operations Command – has begun operating an air bridge to transport humanitarian aid provided by the UAE to Pakistan. The relief aid includes shelter materials, humanitarian needs, food and medical parcels for those affected by torrential rains and floods, with the …

H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has stressed that women are the cornerstone of the country’s process of building and empowerment, and are the icons of its …

Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, has said that Emirati women inspire women of the world with accomplishments in various fields. On the occasion of the Emirati Women’s Day, Buhumaid said that Emirati women lead aspirations for a future full of creativity and sustainability based on the confidence …

Ten Emirati women have completed the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, located in northeastern Tanzania, with a height of 5,895 metres above sea level, as part of a trip organised by Majalis Abu Dhabi to celebrate Emirati Women’s Day. Upon their arrival at the peak, …

Dubai has officially begun its journey as the host of the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025 after formally receiving the flag from Prague, the host city of the 2022 edition of the conference. A high-level UAE delegation, headed by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 55 percent of the construction had been completed at the Falcon Interchange Improvement Project situated between Al Khaleej Street, Khalid bin Al Waleed Street and Al Ghubaiba Street. The project links with the Northern side of the Infinity Bridge (Al Shindagha Bridge). …

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and President of the Board of Trustees at Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU), has directed granting 20 scholarships to the top high school students in recognition of their outstanding academic performance. The scholarship awardees will enroll in Abu …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 217,582 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and …

In line with Emirati Women’s Day and in collaboration with the Family Development Foundation, General Women’s Union and Emirates Heritage Club, Qasr Al Watan welcomed senior Emirati women for a journey through the UAE’s heritage, legacy and future. Emirati women have always played an integral role in the UAE’s journey …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the provision of urgent relief aid to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which is witnessing torrential rains and floods that have resulted in deaths, injuries and displacements. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed also ordered the provision of all humanitarian relief services …