The UAE has pledged more than AED 36 million to help end sexual and gender-based violence around the world.
Officials made the announcement at the end of an international conference on the issue in Norway.
They said that empowering and protecting women is a key pillar of the UAE’s national strategy.
Over the last five years, the UAE has spent around AED 1.2 billion for humanitarian initiatives and interventions focused on women and girls.
UAE 'deeply regrets' failure by UN Security Council to endorse Hormuz resolution
The UAE said it "deeply regrets" the failure of the UN Security Council to adopt a draft resolution to immediately end Iran's attempts to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Thuraya services, infrastructure remain fully intact, Space42 confirms
Space42 has confirmed all services and infrastructure remain fully intact after a ballistic missile targeted the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in Sharjah's Central Region on Tuesday afternoon, injuring two.
UAE President, Japanese PM discuss impact of Iranian attacks on global economy
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has looked at the implications of the Iranian attacks on regional stability and maritime security during a phone discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
UAE intercepts 1 ballistic missile, 11 drones on Tuesday
The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 1 ballistic missile and 11 drones launched from Iran on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
The UAE said it "deeply regrets" the failure of the UN Security Council to adopt a draft resolution to immediately end Iran's attempts to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Space42 has confirmed all services and infrastructure remain fully intact after a ballistic missile targeted the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in Sharjah's Central Region on Tuesday afternoon, injuring two.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has looked at the implications of the Iranian attacks on regional stability and maritime security during a phone discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
