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5.6 million people in UAE, 53 countries benefit from ERC’s Ramadan charity progrmmes

ABU DHABI, 7th February, 2025 (WAM) — Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) Authority, said that 5.6 million people within the UAE and in 53 countries around the world benefit from the ERC’s Ramadan charity programmes. These include Ramadan Iftar, Zakat Al-Fitr, Eid clothing, […]

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RTA’s humanitarian initiatives benefit 29 million people in 2024

DUBAI, 6th February, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reinforced its social and humanitarian commitments in 2024 by implementing 63 initiatives at both local and global levels, benefiting 29.224 million people. These initiatives included support for orphans, underprivileged families, and people of determination within the UAE, alongside rapid humanitarian and relief aid […]

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Sharjah Public Libraries offer 15 million digital resources

SHARJAH, 5th February, 2025 (WAM) — In 2025, Sharjah Public Libraries (SPL) celebrates its centennial anniversary and stands as a symbol of cultural and intellectual brilliance in the UAE and beyond. With a legacy rooted in preserving knowledge and fostering innovation, it has become one of the Middle East’s leading cultural centres, providing access to […]

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747 million riders used public transport, shared mobility, taxis in Dubai during 2024

DUBAI, 2nd February, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that public transport and shared mobility services in Dubai served 747.1 million riders in 2024, reflecting a 6.4 percent increase from 702 million riders in 2023. The transit services involved included Dubai Metro, Dubai Tram, public buses, marine transport (abras, ferries, and […]

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Seven million people in Sudan in urgent need of aid: WFP

GENEVA, 30th January, 2025 (WAM) — The World Food Programme (WFP) is working tirelessly to scale up food and nutrition assistance for millions across Sudan, aiming to double the number of beneficiaries to reach 7 million people. In a report issued today from Geneva, the UN agency emphasised that its top priority is to provide […]

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EU provides €60 million humanitarian aid for DR Congo

BRUSSELS, 28th January, 2025 (WAM) — The European Commission today announced new humanitarian support of €60 million for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for 2025. In a statement, the Commission said that in light of recent developments in eastern DRC, the European Union stands ready to enhance emergency assistance, particularly for newly displaced populations […]

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Sharjah announces three new pharmaceutical factories worth AED308.7 million

SHARJAH, 25th January, 2025 (WAM) — The 13th International Pharmacy and Medicine Conference (ICPM 2025) revealed the establishment of three new pharmaceutical factories in Sharjah, with a combined investment value of exceeding $84 million (AED308.7 million). The agreements for the new factories were signed during the conference, held at the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation […]

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EU to give €60 million in aid to Lebanese armed forces

BRUSSELS, 21st January, 2025 (WAM) — The European Union has announced a €60 million aid package for Lebanon’s armed forces as the crisis-hit country struggles to implement a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah. This support comes “at a critical moment for the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel,” the EU’s High […]