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.
UAE Intercepts several Iranian missiles
The UAE Ministry of Defence said it has successfully intercepted a number of Iranian missiles targeting the country and confirmed missile debris in a residential area has led to the death of a civilian.
UAE Ministry of Interior confirms precautionary measures to ensure public safety
The UAE's Ministry of Interior has confirmed it is closely monitoring regional developments and remains at the highest level of readiness to take all necessary precautionary measures to safeguard the country and its people.
UAE temporarily closes airspace as precautionary measure
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the temporary partial closure of the UAE’s airspace, as an exceptional precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and aircrews, and safeguarding the UAE’s territory, amid rapidly evolving regional security developments.
UAE President launches National Education Charter
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with the rulers of Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain and Ajman have signed the National Education Charter.
