The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has implemented the first phase of a AED 4.5 million project to keep Aden’s roads and residential neighbourhoods clean. The aid organisation has delivered 4 waste disposal trucks and 150 containers to the Yemeni port city. A dozen more vehicles and thousands of additional equipment will be shipped from the UAE in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the ERC has helped install five sewerage pumps as part of a AED 6 million project to upgrade the drainage system in Aden.
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.
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.
Dubai Humanitarian sends third aid airlift to support Ebola response
Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated a third emergency aid airlift to support efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed honours media leaders for building trust, responsible coverage
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, has honoured more than 100 UAE media organisations, media professionals and content creators for their role in enhancing trust and fostering national unity during recent regional developments.
