A UAE charity organization will fund Umrah pilgrimages of the families of Emirati servicemen, who died in the line of duty in Yemen. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Foundation will pay for their flights and accommodation over the spring holiday. It is one of three humanitarian initiatives being planned for martyrs, by the foundation. Details of the other two projects will be revealed at a later stage.
Dubai arrests 26 people for begging during first week of Ramadan
Dubai Police have arrested 26 people in the first week of an annual anti-begging crackdown during the holy month of Ramadan.
RTA contributes AED5 million to 'Edge of Life' campaign
The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA) announced a contribution of AED5 million in support of the 'Edge of Life' campaign to rescue five million children from hunger.
UAE confirms school calendar for next three years
The UAE's Ministry of Education has approved the academic calendar for the next three years, covering 2026 to 2029, for public and private schools.
UAE rolls out 3-year academic calendar for universities
The UAE has approved the academic calendar for the next three years, covering 2026 to 2029, for all public and private higher education institutions.
