The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) is to step up its efforts to provide winter aid for Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Iraq’s Kurdistan region and Pakistan. Underprivileged families in Bosnia, Albania and other countries in the Balkans will also be helped. The ERC is planning to provide them with shelter, blankets and relief supplies as harsh conditions are expected this winter. It follows work carried out last year to help refugees during the winter months.
Dubai's new 80km road corridor to boost inter-emirate connectivity
Dubai is moving ahead with a major new road project designed to strengthen the emirate’s transport network and improve connectivity with neighbouring emirates.
UAE strongly condemns Houthis' attempted attack on Mecca
The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthis' attempt to target Mecca in Saudi Arabia using a drone.
Dubai strengthens cybersecurity dialogue with GISEC Global
GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, has opened in Dubai, bringing together governments, industry leaders and technology experts from more than 180 countries.
UAE shuts down 200 social media accounts for unlicensed recruitment
As many as 200 social media accounts were closed during the first half of 2026 for offering domestic worker services illegally, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced on Wednesday.
