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Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 57 trucks and nine water tankers, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs. The trucks carried 781 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, including food …

The UAE continues to advance efforts in support of peace and stability through dialogue, diplomacy, humanitarian action and international cooperation, based on an approach that places conflict prevention, confidence-building and the protection of civilians alongside efforts to resolve existing crises. As the world marks the International Day of Peace on …

A UAE-developed smart wildlife feeder is using artificial intelligence to identify animals, monitor their numbers and consumption, and automatically adjust feed quantities based on real-time data. Developed by Dub Dev Technology, the “Mghzlan Smart Feeder” combines computer vision, Internet of Things technology and solar power, allowing wildlife feeding and monitoring …

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Humanitarian Envoy of The Big Heart Foundation, announced the establishment of the “Jawaher Al Qasimi Humanitarian Innovation Centre” at Universitas Gadjah Mada in the Yogyakarta region of the Republic of Indonesia. The centre will serve as …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Ram Chandra Paudel of Nepal on the occasion of his country’s Constitution Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour …

The Syrian Ministry of Defence announced that 11 of its personnel were killed in an explosion at a weapons depot at an army site near the town of Ayyash, west of Deir ez-Zor Governorate. The ministry held a funeral for those killed at Deir ez-Zor National Hospital on Saturday, attended …

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the second village under the Rashid Villages initiative will be launched in Zanzibar, marking the …

The US State Department approved a potential $2.68 billion sale of air defence equipment to Ukraine. In a congressional notification, the State Department said that it made “a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine” for buying air defense development upgrades and related equipment and …

The fifth edition of the Healthcare Leaders Summit – Abu Dhabi 2026 will take place on 22nd to 23rd September, hosted by Forbes Middle East, held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and in partnership with PureHealth. The summit will bring …

The UAE Cyber Security Council, in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has launched the CYBRANI Practical Training Initiative to strengthen the national cybersecurity talent pipeline by linking university education with practical industry experience. Announced during GISEC Global 2026, CYBRANI will provide university students across …