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.
UAE air defences intercept 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday
The UAE air defence systems intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 26 drones on Thursday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE allows residents with expired residency to re-enter without new visa
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures.
Sharjah issues public safety guide for emergencies
The Sharjah Government Media Bureau has released a public safety guide outlining protocols for responding to official alerts.
UAE and Syrian Presidents stress importance of dialogue, diplomacy
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa have discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability.
