The UAE has pledged more than AED 36 million to help end sexual and gender-based violence around the world.
Officials made the announcement at the end of an international conference on the issue in Norway.
They said that empowering and protecting women is a key pillar of the UAE’s national strategy.
Over the last five years, the UAE has spent around AED 1.2 billion for humanitarian initiatives and interventions focused on women and girls.
14 dead, 30 injured in Fujairah traffic accident
Fourteen people have died and 30 others have been injured following a major traffic accident in Fujairah, according to an update from the UAE Ministry of Interior.
UAE President, Crown Prince of Bahrain discuss regional developments
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed ongoing efforts to address regional developments with Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, during his visit to the UAE.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues law defining Dubai Municipality's mandate
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law defining Dubai Municipality's mandate to build a future-ready city.
Sharjah reopens beaches to the public after tanker oil spill
Beaches in Sharjah have reopened to the public, with authorities confirming that an offshore oil spill involving a tanker in October has been contained.
