The UAE is taking steps to control an insect that's harming date palms in the region.
They've pledged $2 million (AED 7.3 million) to help eradicate the red palm weevil, a killer insect that infects trees and kills it from within.
A United Nations-backed regional fund is looking to raise $20 million to combat the threat.
UAE condemns drone attack on Saudi oil pipeline
The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions.
UAE allocates $10 million for humanitarian response in Haiti
The UAE has announced $10 million in urgent humanitarian assistance for people affected by the worsening crisis in Haiti, under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
AD Crown Prince, Modi discuss strengthening UAE-India ties
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss strengthening UAE-India ties, greater economic integration and new partnerships across key sectors.
UAE future leaders take part in Gaza aid operations in Egypt
Members of the UAE's Future Leaders Empowerment Programme have taken part in humanitarian operations supporting Palestinians in Gaza during a field programme in the Egyptian city of Al Arish.
UAE rescue team locates 10 missing people in Nepal
The UAE Search and Rescue Team has located another 10 people reported missing following floods in Nepal, bringing the total found since its mission began to 18.
UAE President concludes state visit to Germany
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has departed Munich at the end of a multi-day state visit to Germany.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed, Merkel highlight strong UAE-Germany ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives in India for BRICS Summit
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in India for the 18th BRICS Summit, taking place in New Delhi from September 12 to 13.
NCM clarifies El Nino reports, reassures public on UAE weather
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has reassured the public that there is no cause for concern over social media reports warning of severe impacts from the El Nino climate phenomenon, including claims of widespread flooding or unusual rainfall.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed meets UAE students studying in Germany
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with UAE students studying at universities in Germany, as part of his state visit to the country.
UAE foils two cross-border people-smuggling operations
UAE authorities have foiled two cross-border people-smuggling operations, preventing the illegal entry of 18 individuals and stopping an attempt to smuggle a wanted foreign national out of the country.
Sheikh Abdullah holds talks with Kuwait and Bahrain's FMs
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held phone discussions with his counterparts in Kuwait and Bahrain, national news agency Wam reported on Friday.
UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany to deepen economic ties
The UAE has announced plans to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, targeting key sectors including industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy.
UAE, Germany announce new agreements and strategic dialogue
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have witnessed the announcement of a series of agreements, memoranda of understanding and letters of intent aimed at expanding cooperation.
UAE affirms commitment to relations with all countries
The UAE has expressed hope that Algeria’s decision to sever diplomatic relations will be temporary, while reaffirming its commitment to strong relations with all countries.
UAE President, German Chancellor reaffirm strategic partnership
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have discussed ways to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the UAE and Germany.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed highlights UAE-Germany ties at Bundestag
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited the German Bundestag, the federal parliament, in Berlin, as part of his state visit to Germany.
UAE to host World Fire Congress 2028
The UAE will host the third edition of the World Fire Congress in Dubai in 2028, becoming the first country in the Middle East to host the international gathering of fire, rescue and civil defence leaders.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to lead UAE delegation at 18th BRICS Summit
On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will lead the UAE delegation at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India.
Dubai unveils school framework to coach students for jobs of the future
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has unveiled a new framework to guide schools to design, deliver and strengthen student career counselling from early years through to graduation.
The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline in the Riyadh and Medina regions.
The UAE has announced $10 million in urgent humanitarian assistance for people affected by the worsening crisis in Haiti, under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday to discuss strengthening UAE-India ties, greater economic integration and new partnerships across key sectors.
