The UAE is chairing the Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT), an international alliance created to combat online child sexual abuse. It’s taking over the rotating presidency from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the next three years. The VGT consists of law enforcement agencies and private sector partners. The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, officially became a member in May 2010.
UAE allocates $10 million in emergency aid for Nepal
The UAE is providing $10 million in emergency humanitarian aid to help people affected by devastating floods and landslides in Nepal.
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.
