A total of AED 9 million will be handed out in compensation to people in Ras Al Khaimah who have been affected by the heavy rains earlier this month.
It will help support those whose homes and properties were damaged.
The move follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.
He had formed a special committee for carrying out field works and assessing the extent of the damage.
UAE schools, universities to switch to distance learning
Authorities in the UAE have announced the implementation of distance learning from Tuesday, May 5, until Friday, May 8, for nurseries, public and private schools, as well as higher education institutions nationwide.
UAE air defences confront 15 missiles, 4 drones on Monday
The UAE's air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Monday, May 4.
Organisations, nations worldwide condemn renewed Iranian attacks on UAE
Several organisations and nations around the world have strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks targeting the UAE, constituting it as a flagrant violation of international law and an escalation threatning the country's security and sovereignty.
UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian missile, drone attacks
The UAE has strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities.
Three injured after drone attack at Fujairah oil complex
A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on Monday evening following a drone attack from Iran.
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