The UAE has provided more than AED 20 billion (US$5.59 billion) in aid to Yemen over the last four years.
According to national news agency WAM, 66 per cent of the amount was spent on development projects and the rest on humanitarian relief programmes.
More than 17 million Yemenis across 22 governorates benefitted from the donations that were made between April 2015 and June 2019.
The bulk of the funds were channelled through international aid organisations and UN agencies.
Four injured after debris incident at Khor Fakkan port
Authorities in Sharjah say four people have been injured in an incident at Khor Fakkan port on Sunday, after debris fell during a successful air defence interception.
UAE and Syrian Presidents review regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with his Syrian counterpart Ahmed Al-Sharaa, during which they discussed the close, fraternal relations between their countries and ways to strengthen cooperation.
Dubai sends 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has sent 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan.
Dubai to open 35 new parks this year, Municipality says
Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday it is set to open 35 parks in 2026 as part of its long-term urban development strategy.
UAE air defences intercept 10 missiles, 50 drones on Sunday
UAE air defences detected and successfully intercepted 9 ballistic missiles, 1 cruise missile and 50 drones launched from Iran on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
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