BEIRUT: On October 25, a UAE aid ship carrying 2,000 tonnes of relief supplies reached Beirut Port, part of the “UAE Stands with Lebanon” campaign that began in early October. This initiative aims to support Lebanon in its current crisis, following directives from President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with guidance […]
PARIS: The Paris International Conference in Support of Lebanon, held today, Thursday, successfully raised around US$800 million for humanitarian aid, relief efforts, and to support Lebanon’s economy, along with an additional US$200 million allocated for the Lebanese Army, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. French President Emmanuel Macron, during the conference’s opening, announced that […]
The Make-A-Wish Foundation recently announced that from January to September this year, it has granted travel wishes to 26 children. This initiative is part of its humanitarian strategy aimed at bringing joy to sick children and their families, enhancing hope and happiness in their lives. Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, highlighted the profound […]
Dubai: Since 1st September 2024, the Consulate General of India in Dubai has been operating Facilitation Centres at the Consulate and Al Awir to assist Indian citizens in availing themselves of the benefits of the ongoing UAE Visa Amnesty initiative. In collaboration with various Indian diaspora organizations, the Consulate has facilitated more than 10,000 service […]
GENEVA: James Elder, Spokesperson for the United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF), described Gaza as the real-world embodiment of hell on earth for its one million children. During a press conference today, he said that the situation in the Gaza Strip is “getting worse, day-by-day, as we see the horrific impact of the daily airstrikes and […]
NEW YORK: The United Nations – UN – has renewed its call for an end to the war in Gaza, emphasising the urgent need for the release of hostages, the cessation of the displacement of Palestinians, and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid. In a statement released by the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle […]
ABU DHABI: The Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable & Humanitarian Foundation has contributed AED5 million in aid to support the ‘UAE stands with Lebanon’ relief campaign. This initiative follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is overseen by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice […]
NEW YORK: More than a billion poor people worldwide live in acute poverty and 40 percent are in countries exposed to violent conflict, according to a UN backed study published on Thursday. The finding comes in the latest update to the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), jointly published by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and […]
ABU DHABI: The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the 51st airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid as part of the Birds of Goodness operation in Gaza. The UAE is continuing its efforts to support families in isolated areas that are difficult to reach. The total amount of aid […]
ABU DHABI: In continuation of the ‘UAE Stands with Lebanon’ national relief campaign, Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai will hold a second aid collection drive on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The campaign, initiated under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and supervised by His Highness Sheikh […]
DUBAI: Landmarks across the UAE have been lit up with the message “UAE Stands with Lebanon,” along with the Lebanese flag and map, as a sign of solidarity with the Lebanese people. This gesture reflects the UAE’s support for Lebanon during a difficult time. Famous sites like Burj Khalifa, Mubadala Tower, and ADNOC Building are […]
