UN praises UAE’s role in supporting global humanitarian efforts

WAM In the face of ongoing conflicts and natural disasters, the UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering crucial humanitarian aid and supporting affected communities. The country’s role in global relief efforts is highly regarded, with international leaders and organisations…

Dubai ramps up training for bus drivers

Supplied Authorities in Dubai are taking further measures to raise the traffic safety awareness of public bus drivers. As many as 550 drivers have benefitted from a five-day training course organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai…

UAE praises role of humanitarian workers

WAM On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development Affairs and Martyrs’ Families, and Chairman of the International Humanitarian Affairs Council, has praised…

UAE to celebrate World Humanitarian Day

WAM The UAE will celebrate World Humanitarian Day on Monday, which falls on August 19 every year, marking its continuous efforts and pivotal role in alleviating difficult and exceptional circumstances experienced by many countries around the world. The UAE’s immediate…

RTA completes half of planned delivery driver rest areas

RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the construction of 20 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders, out of a planned total of 40, in several key locations across the emirate. The initiative aims to enhance road safety,…

UAE and other nations issue joint statement on Sudan

WAM The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Nations and the African Union delegations have issued a joint statement on Sudan in Switzerland. “The international delegations assembled in Switzerland for the Sudan…

UAE launches its first-ever SAR satellite

Envato [for illustration only] The UAE launched its first Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite into orbit on Friday to bolster Earth Observation capabilities. The launch was carried out by Bayanat AI PLC (ADX: BAYANAT), a leading provider of…

UAE joins BRICS partners to launch Centre for Industrial Competences

WAM The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology joined its BRICS counterparts in signing a pivotal declaration to launch a Centre for Industrial Competences. This initiative, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), aims to bolster…