Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation on Wednesday launched a five-year plan for the country’s foreign aid strategy. Under the strategy, covering 2017-2021, the UAE will focus on three key pillars – women’s empowerment and protection, transport and urban infrastructure, and technical co-operation. The plan was launched under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Municipality (DM) on Tuesday held the first annual forum for people with disabilities under the title, “Together, let’s make the disabled happy.” The event was held at the Children’s City Theatre in Creek Park. The forum, which promotes the slogan, “My Volition Defies My Disability,” was organised in line with Dubai Municipality’s efforts to become a disabled-friendly ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business The UAE is making history with the launch of new ministries as part of its recent cabinet reshuffle, which include ministries for tolerance, happiness and youth, said Cabinet Member and Minister of State for Tolerance Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi. The new ministries reflect the leadership’s vision to promote tolerance and cultural diversity ...