A hotline to report child abuse is now operational in the country. The helpline number 116111 was launched on the sidelines of the second global summit on ending online child sexual exploitation, taking place in Abu Dhabi. People can inform the police about any such violations by dialing the number or by using the Hemayati smartphone app. Globally, the exploitation of children has increased by 1,500% since 1988.
UAE President reaffirms 'shared values' for 2026's 'Year of Family'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting family bonds and shared social values as as a foundation for national growth.
UAE signs agreement to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan, allocating $11 million as part of the $100 million pledged during the United Nations Security Council meeting in October.
Dubai cuts road death rate by 37%
Dubai recorded a 36.8 per cent fall in road traffic deaths per 100,000 residents in the final three months of 2025, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures released by Dubai Police.
UAE ratifies International Forced Labour Protocol
The United Arab Emirates has ratified a major international agreement aimed at strengthening protections against forced labour, becoming the 63rd country worldwide and the second in the Gulf Cooperation Council to adopt the ILO Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention of 1930.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting family bonds and shared social values as as a foundation for national growth.
The United Arab Emirates has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan, allocating $11 million as part of the $100 million pledged during the United Nations Security Council meeting in October.
Dubai recorded a 36.8 per cent fall in road traffic deaths per 100,000 residents in the final three months of 2025, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures released by Dubai Police.
