As many as 50,000 school kits put together by Dubai Cares' volunteers have reached Senegal and Tanzania.
More than 2,000 people worked over four days last Ramadan as part of Volunteer Emirates to help those less fortunate.
The school kits have been handed to around 700 primary schools in Senegal's Kaolack region, and 27 primary schools on the islands of Unguja and Pemba in Zanzibar.
UAE scraps homework for some public school students
Public schools students from Kindergarten to Grade 2 will not be given homework in the new academic year.
Free parking in Dubai this Friday
Public parking in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals, will be free of charge on Friday, August 28 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).
Dubai Police step up safety and traffic measures for new academic year
Dubai Police have drawn up an integrated security and traffic plan to ensure a safe return for students and smoother traffic around schools as the new academic year begins.
UAE stands in solidarity with Nepal after deadly floods, landslides
The UAE has expressed its condolences and solidarity with Nepal following floods and landslides that have left dozens dead, injured or missing and caused significant damage.
