PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Saturday for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. According to the Élysée, Macron emphasised during a phone call with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berr that “a ceasefire must be reached immediately in Lebanon.” Macron also expressed deep concern over the intensification of Israeli strikes in Lebanon and their “tragic […]
NEW YORK: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) affirmed today that the children’s lives in the Middle East are being destroyed due to ongoing conflicts. In a statement, Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director, said, “All the parties are obligated to protect civilians, including children, humanitarian workers, and civilian infrastructure, including schools and health facilities.” She […]
Abu Dhabi: The “UAE Stands with Lebanon” national campaign was launched today, with 200 tonnes of aid in 10,000 relief packages prepared by 4,000 volunteers as part of the UAE’s continuous efforts to provide relief and support to the brotherly Lebanese people, and to mitigate the current humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Sultan Al Shamsi, Assistant […]
Dubai: The Danube Group has started construction on a new mosque at the National Industries Park (NIP) in Dubai. This will be the first mosque in the area, set to serve over 2,000 worshippers. The mosque is designed to accommodate 1,000 people inside and another 1,000 in the outside area. It will become a key […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Stands with Lebanon campaign begins today, October 8, demonstrating the UAE’s strong support for Lebanon. For more than 50 years, the UAE’s leadership and its people have consistently backed Lebanon, especially during challenging times. Launched by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this campaign will run until October 21 and […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has dispatched six aid aircraft carrying around 205 tonnes of medical, relief, food and shelter supplies to Lebanon, to support the brotherly Lebanese people. The planes also included aid provided in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has continued to provide humanitarian relief assistance and essential supplies to the residents of the Gaza Strip as part of ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”. In this context, the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has provided aid to a number of families, including shelter tents and essential supplies for each family suffering from […]
Dubai: The UAE has launched a two-month visa amnesty program starting September 1, 2024. The program allows overstayers to regularize their visas or exit the country without a fine. It will be active until October 30, 2024 Since 1 September 2024, the Consulate General of India in Dubai has operated Facilitation Centers in collaboration with […]
Dubai: An innovative social enterprise, E2G FOOD (EAT-2-GROW), is revolutionising food aid relief with its high-protein, ready-to-eat FOOD bar to feed the world more nutritiously and combat hunger. A registered supplier to the Emirates Red Crescent, E2G FOOD is supporting regional and global food security campaigns with its nutritional solution, which is manufactured in Dubai […]
Spearheaded by the Pink Caravan initiative, it offers free breast cancer screenings and awareness workshops throughout October Sharjah: The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has launched its annual Pink Caravan campaign, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a wide range of impactful activities emphasising the vital importance of early detection while empowering individuals with the […]
NEW YORK: The Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of Vatican City, alongside the Summit for the Future organised by the United Nations at its headquarters in New York on September 22 and 23. They discussed bilateral relations and joint initiatives aimed at […]
