Hundreds of displaced students living in the UAE are set to benefit from a AED 25 million education grant.
Over the next year, the Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Refugee Education Fund (REF) will support the development of learners in Lebanon and Jordan as well.
In total, 10,000 refugees are expected to benefit in the three countries.
It's the second round of funding after a successful completion of the inaugural initiative in 2018.
Sharjah begins work on township for underprivileged in Philippines
Sharjah has started work on a township for the underprivileged in the Philippines and opened an orphanage in Mindanao Island, as the Emirate steps up efforts to help communities in need.
Dubai arrests 8 in fake driving licence scheme
Eight people have been arrested in Dubai for running an illegal scheme that exploits a UAE rule that allows eligible foreign driving licence holders to obtain UAE licences without the need for lessons or tests.
UAE steps up efforts to tackle global hunger
The UAE has stepped up its efforts to tackle hunger and malnutrition worldwide this year, through humanitarian aid, international partnerships and investment in agricultural innovation.
Sheikh Abdullah and Canada's foreign minister discuss boosting ties
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anita Anand, in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
