The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has implemented the first phase of a AED 4.5 million project to keep Aden’s roads and residential neighbourhoods clean. The aid organisation has delivered 4 waste disposal trucks and 150 containers to the Yemeni port city. A dozen more vehicles and thousands of additional equipment will be shipped from the UAE in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the ERC has helped install five sewerage pumps as part of a AED 6 million project to upgrade the drainage system in Aden.
Emirates Road expansion set to ease Sharjah-Dubai commute
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 5 km expansion of Emirates Road on Sunday, August 30.
H.H. Sheikha Latifa opens Emirati Women’s Forum
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has opened the Emirati Women’s Forum 2026 at Madinat Jumeirah.
UAE approves framework on violations and penalties in higher education sector
The UAE has adopted a resolution governing violations, penalties and administrative measures for higher education institutions, vocational centres and training institutes.
UAE launches 'Beladi' programme to prepare youth for national service
The Ministry of Defence has launched the "Beladi" programme to develop young Emiratis' leadership skills, technical expertise, and practical knowledge talent and prepare them for national service.
