An emergency power plant provided by the UAE is up and running in Aden. According to national news agency WAM, the station is part of the humanitarian aid for the war-torn country, and is lighting up neighbourhoods destroyed by the Houthi rebels. The AED 217 million power grid is the latest in a number of initiatives by the UAE in Yemen. Recent developments include the re-opening of the largest hospital in Aden, four schools, a kindergarten and a police station.
Driver escapes unharmed after car swept away in Fujairah flash floods
A driver has managed to escape "without any injuries" before his car was swept away by flash floods in the wadis of Fujairah's Al-Halah area of Daba.
Dubai Police see 1,220 volunteers help with Ramadan initiatives
Dubai Police’s Ramadan initiatives recorded strong community participation, with 1,220 volunteers from various nationalities and age groups contributing their time and effort throughout the holy month.
UAE urges residents to perform Friday prayers at home amid unstable weather
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has urged residents in areas affected by adverse weather conditions to prioritise public safety and perform Friday prayers at home.
Iran's 'treacherous' attacks targeted vital civilian facilities, UAE tells UN
The UAE told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday that Iran's "treacherous" and "terrorist" attacks targeting vital civilian areas constitutes a "blatant violation of the state's sovereignty and international humanitarian law".
