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.
Sharjah seizes AED279 million-worth of narcotics in 2024
Sharjah Police announced it seized more than 1,200 kg of narcotics worth more than AED 279 million and arrested 680 suspects in 2024.
UAE launches programme to train youth in global social missions
The Federal Youth Authority has launched a programme to prepare Emirati youth for participation in UAE-led social missions around the world, including humanitarian, developmental, and cultural missions.
UAE expresses solidarity with India over factory explosion
The UAE has expressed solidarity with India over a factory explosion that killed at least a dozen people.
Ajman Police launches smart messaging platform
Ajman Police has launched a AI bot to respond to non-emergency inquiries through a messaging platform, under the authority’s efforts to develop its digital services.
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary set for AED 650 million makeover
Dubai's Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is set for a major AED 650 million facelift aimed at transforming it into a world-class eco-tourism destination.
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