Virgin Radio Dubai

The UAE has delivered a new humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza carrying 40 tonnes of medical supplies and four ambulances to support the territory’s strained healthcare system.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion for 1,074 citizens in the capital, ahead of Eid Al Adha.

Dubai Police are urging the public not to deal with beggars or unlicensed itinerant butchers, especially during holidays and festive periods.

The foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of detainees linked to a Gaza-bound flotilla.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has taken part in a joint call with leaders of the US, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan to discuss regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions.

Representatives from the UAE and UN have looked into ways to expedite access to clean water and sanitation during a meeting ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.