The Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) held its first meeting of 2024, chaired by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
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Sharjah Charity provides housing assistance worth 12.3 million dirhams during 2023
The Sharjah Charitable Society announced that the housing assistance it provided to its beneficiaries during the past year exceeded a financial value of 12.3 million dirhams, targeting 1,147 needy families whose assistance requests were approved.
A committee in the Abu Dhabi Judiciary discusses developing a mechanism for implementing alternative penalties
Correctional and Rehabilitation Policies Committee of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, formed under Law No. 4 of 2024 regarding the organization of correctional and rehabilitation centers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, discussed many development projects related to penalties and alternative measures to imprisonment, and re-engineering the procedures of correctional and rehabilitation centers related to... Judicial processes, as well as reviewing proposals on best practices applied in correctional and rehabilitation centers at the international level
Bodour Al Qasimi commends AUS students at annual awards ceremony
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), recognised the exceptional achievements of 33 students with individual awards and 24 groups with group awards during the Annual Student Appreciation Awards ceremony on May 9 at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre in Sharjah. The event was attended by more than 650 AUS students, acknowledged for their contributions to extracurricular activities throughout the year.
GCC welcomes UN General Assembly’s Resolution on Palestine’s right to full membership
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution supporting Palestine’s right to full membership at the world body and recommendation that the UN Security Council reconsider the Palestinian bid.
NCM warns of fog formation, poor visibility
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) urged motorists to follow the traffic regulations regarding a chance of fog formation.
Dubai Police unveils UAE’s first ‘Tent Pegging’ Police team
Dubai Mounted Police Station has established the nation's first "Tent Pegging" police team, an officially recognised equestrian sport that showcases the riders' high-level skills and abilities in handling horses efficiently.
Frontline Heroes Office celebrates International Nurses Day
The Frontline Heroes Office participates in celebrating "International Nurses Day," which falls on 12th May of each year, with the aim of highlighting the importance of the work of nursing teams that contribute to helping people and saving their lives.
Trends expands global reach with new Montreal virtual office
Trends Research and Advisory is set to launch its newest virtual office in Montreal, Canada, marking its fifth global presence, on 12th May, as part of its research tour aimed at participating in conferences and panel discussions in Montreal and Ottawa.
784,000 guests in hotel establishments in Fujairah during 2023
The number of guests in hotel establishments in Fujairah saw a notable rise in 2023, reaching a total of 784,106 guests, with 711,000 staying in hotels and 72,000 in hotel apartments, according to the statistical yearbook for 2023.