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• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed shares message of hope on World Humanitarian Day

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has shared a message of hope to the United Arab Emirates community on World Humanitarian Day.

• UAE launches campaign to support Palestinian students in Gaza

  Sharjah Charity International (SCI) and Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 have launched a campaign to support Palestinian students in Gaza.

• UAE halts all trade and financial transactions with Iran

  The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade and financial transactions with Iran until further notice.

• UAE air defences detect two ballistic missiles

  UAE air defence systems detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the country on Tuesday.

• UAE says situation is safe after missile threat

  The UAE's air defence systems detected a missile threat on Tuesday, with authorities advising the public to stay in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates.

• UAE condemns Israeli raids on Syrian military airbase

  The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the targeted Israeli raids on Syria's Abu al-Duhur military base on Tuesday morning.

• UAE, US Presidents discuss regional developments

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from US President Donald Trump.

• UAE advances Zayed’s humanitarian legacy across borders

  The UAE marks World Humanitarian Day on August 19, reaffirming its longstanding commitment to helping people in need and supporting communities around the world.

• UAE updates scholarship rules for Emirati students

  The UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has issued a new resolution setting out updated rules for scholarships for Emirati students.

• UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Iraq's Kurdistan

  The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting the private office of Iraqi Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the home of its security intelligence chief in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

• Dubai upgrades key traffic corridor in Al Quoz to ease congestion

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major upgrades on Al Marabea’ Street in Al Quoz, improving traffic flow and easing congestion.

• Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Kuwaiti FM

  Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments in a phone call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.

• UAE Floating Hospital welcomes new Indonesian medical team

  A new batch of 25 Indonesian medical professionals has joined the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

• UAE and Oman leaders discuss stronger ties, regional stability

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman have discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic and development sectors.

• UAE approves new oral treatment for vitiligo patients

  The UAE has become the first country in the world to approve the oral treatment RINVOQ (upadacitinib) for non-segmental vitiligo, a skin condition causing patches of skin to lose colour.

• UAE gives motorists chance to reduce black points on 'Accident-Free Day'

  UAE motorists have the chance to get four black points removed from their traffic records if they avoid committing any violations on August 31 under the Ministry of Interior's 'Accident-Free Day' initiative.

• UAE join 7 nations in condemning Israeli rejection of Gaza peace plan

  The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have condemned Israel's rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.

• Fujairah seizes 21 illegal lobster traps in Dibba sea

  The Fujairah Environment Authority has seized and confiscated 21 illegal lobster traps during its field campaign to monitor fishing methods in the Dibba sea near marine protected areas. 

• 683 tonnes of aid enter Gaza Strip under UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

  The UAE has sent five more aid convoys to Gaza carrying 683 tonnes of food and shelter supplies this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support Palestinians amid the difficult conditions in the Strip.