UAE from Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

Dubai has unveiled a long-term plan to create a more balanced and integrated urban environment as part of efforts to enhance quality of life and wellbeing.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presented Paraguay’s President, Santiago Peña Palacios, with the Most Reformed Government Global Award, one of the top honours of the World Governments Summit.

The second round of trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States has begun in Abu Dhabi, as diplomatic efforts continue to advance the political process towards resolving the crisis.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a series of high‑level meetings on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai.

A new initiative is set to expand artificial intelligence education across Dubai’s private schools, aiming to equip students with essential AI skills for the future.

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi has launched a new initiative aimed at transforming the emirate’s marine ecosystem.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has partnered with Noor Dubai to launch a major drive to eradicate river blindness in Ghana by 2030.

Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism and Culture of The Gambia, has been honoured with the Best Minister Award at the World Governments Summit, for his inspiring work to boost his country's tourism and culture sectors.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has renewed calls for stronger collective action to preserve natural resources for future generations, in a social media post marking National Environment Day on Wednesday.

The UAE has pledged $500 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan, as international efforts continue to address the worsening crisis caused by the country’s ongoing civil war.