The UAE has sent 51 metric tonnes of emergency relief and food supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It's aimed at helping nearly 450,000 people displaced by the Mount Nyiragongo volcanic eruption.
It comes as the UAE stepped up relief aid to help the country fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first aid plane carrying 6.4 metric tonnes of medical supplies in May 2020 helping more than 70,000 healthcare workers contain the spread of the virus.
UAE holds military funeral for two servicemen martyred during training
A military funeral has been held for Major Abdullah Shams Al Menhaly and Warrant Officer Saeed Abdullah Al Shamsi, who were martyred while carrying out a training mission in the UAE on Monday.
Syrian President to speak at opening session of Arab Media Summit
Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa will speak at the opening of this year’s Arab Media Summit on Monday, the event's organising committee announced.
UAE President receives Albania's highest state honour
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been awarded Albania’s highest state honour, the Grand Star of the Supreme Order of the Eagle, in recognition of his role in strengthening UAE-Albania ties.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Gulf counterparts
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed efforts to enhance regional security and stability with his counterparts in Kuwait and Qatar.
