The UAE has sent 51 metric tonnes of emergency relief and food supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It's aimed at helping nearly 450,000 people displaced by the Mount Nyiragongo volcanic eruption.
It comes as the UAE stepped up relief aid to help the country fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first aid plane carrying 6.4 metric tonnes of medical supplies in May 2020 helping more than 70,000 healthcare workers contain the spread of the virus.
Dubai approves AED 18 billion development package, including 15 km elevated road
A strategic corridor parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road, featuring a 15 km-long elevated carriageway with three lanes in each direction, is among key projects approved by Dubai’s Executive Council, alongside AED 18 billion worth of broader development initiatives.
UAE rolls out 'Accident-Free Summer' road safety drive
The UAE Ministry of Interior, through the Federal Traffic Council, has launched its third traffic safety campaign of 2026, under the slogan 'Accident-Free Summer'.
UAE and Chad Presidents discuss strengthening cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chad's leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno have discussed ways to strengthen partnership across a range of key sectors, including economy, trade, development and renewable energy.
DXB braces for three million travellers as summer getaway begins
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year, with around three million passengers expected to pass through its terminals during the first half of July.
