Local News from Wednesday, February 5th, 2025

UAE rejects Trump's Gaza displacement plan

The UAE, on Wednesday, rejected any attempts at displacing Palestinians and "any infringement on the Palestinians’ unalienable rights" after President Donald Trump said the US would take control of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
UAE President sends condolences to Aga Khan's family

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday sent his condolences to the family of Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, who has died aged 88.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan attends Naval College graduation ceremony

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, attended the graduation ceremony of the 25th cohort of the Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum Naval College on Wednesday.
UAE foreign trade reaches record AED 3 trillion in 2024

The UAE's foreign trade reached AED3 trillion for the first time by the end of 2024, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai announced on Wednesday.

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Sixth Emirati aid ship for Gaza arrives in Egypt
A sixth Emirati aid ship intended for the Gaza Strip arrived in Egypt's Al Arish on Thursday ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, carrying the largest quantity of cargo since the launch of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
RTA humanitarian initiatives benefit 29 million in 2024
Humanitarian initiatives by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have benefitted around 29 million and 224,000 people in 2024, at the local and international levels, respectively, the Emirates News Agency said on Thursday.
Sharjah launches financial aid programme
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a special financial assistance programme for families in need.