RAFAH/ WAM The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has distributed 1,679 food parcels to people in eastern Rafah Governorate, as part of the “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation, launched by the UAE to support the people of Palestine. The operation included the distribution of 500 parcels in the al-Tanour neighbourhood, 500 parcels in the Al-Nasr neighbourhood, in addition to 500 other …

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Family Care Authority (FCA) and the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) have partnered to launch a community engagement programme that will promote climate action and environmental sustainability. The initiative will encompass a variety of community outreach events in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi throughout 2024, including workshops, nature walks, informative talks, and other community activities. …

DUBAI / WAM Safaa El Tayeb El-Kogali, the World Bank’s Country Director for GCC countries, reported a 7% increase in green skills among the youth in the United Arab Emirates from 2022 to 2023. ‘Green skills,’ as defined by UNIDO, encompass the knowledge, abilities, values, and attitudes necessary for fostering a sustainable and resource-efficient society. The UAE is dedicated to …