Virgin Radio Dubai

Marking International Youth Day, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages emphasising the central role young people play in "achieving a future in which opportunity can grow for all".

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 470 scholarships for students worldwide to enroll at Al Qasimia University during the 2026-2027 academic year.

The UAE's mobile medical clinic, operating under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, has continued to provide healthcare services to residents and displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip.

The UAE is highlighting its youth empowerment efforts in sustainability, technology and international development as the country marks International Youth Day on August 12.

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) says joint inspection campaigns with Dubai Police in the first half of 2026 led to the seizure of more than 3.5 million non-compliant packages of excise goods.

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has highlighted the region cannot remain in an indefinite state of "neither war nor peace".