Day: March 16, 2026

Dubai: Eleanor Crook Foundation announced a contribution of $1.25 million (AED4.6 million) in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger.

According to Emirates News Agency, the campaign was launched in Ramadan b…

Brussels: The European Union Council on Monday approved conclusions on advancing the EU’s capacity to counter hybrid threats, reaffirming the EU’s determination to use all available tools to prevent, deter, and respond to hybrid campaigns targeting th…

Abu dhabi: The UAE air defence systems engaged six ballistic missiles and 21 UAVs launched from Iran on 16th March 2026. This marked another incident in a series of attacks that have posed significant threats to the region’s security.

According to E…

Abu dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) held a specialised Crisis Simulation Exercise on Monday in cooperation with Immersive, a company specialising in human-centric cyber resilience development, to strengthen the cyber readiness of governmen…

Sharjah: A new scientific study conducted by a research team at the University of Sharjah (UoS) has found that commonly prescribed cardiovascular medications, such as blood pressure drugs, appear to have little or no negative impact on survival among …

Abu dhabi: Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi on Monday announced its 2026 theme “To Sense is to Predict”, reflecting how health systems worldwide can anticipate risk and respond to emerging health challenges, moving towards a health eco…

Abu dhabi: The UAE Council for Fatwa has announced that it is permissible to give Zakat Al Fitr in cash, recommending a value of AED25 per person for the year 1447 AH (2026). This decision aims to simplify the process for the public and ensure that th…

Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Decree No. (5) of 2026 concerning the Central Grievances Committee for Dubai Government employees. This ini…