A nationwide campaign to support Rohingya refugees has got off to a flying start.
More than AED 40 million was raised on the second day of the campaign, after donations hit AED 33 million on the opening day.
The humanitarian initiative aims to provide more than one million displaced refugees with food supplies, medical assistance, education and housing.
The campaign will continue over two weeks with multiple payment platforms set up by participating charities.
Etihad Rail announces launch date for passenger services
Etihad Rail has announced that introductory operational phase of passenger rail services between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah will begin on June 30, cutting the journey time to just 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Major road maintenance works completed across Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed maintenance and rehabilitation works on 17 kilometres of asphalt roads across nine streets and six areas of the emirate.
UAE Gender Balance Council advances work on new national strategy
The UAE Gender Balance Council has held a national dialogue bringing together more than 100 representatives from government entities and private-sector companies to help shape the UAE Gender Balance Strategy for 2027 to 2031.
UAE President expresses support for Qatar after industrial zone incident
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, conveying his condolences following the factory incident in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
Dubai to provide affordable rent options in new initiative
Dubai has partnered with 12 real estate developers to offer flexible rent payment options for tenants to support housing costs.
