As many as 50,000 school kits put together by Dubai Cares' volunteers have reached Senegal and Tanzania.
More than 2,000 people worked over four days last Ramadan as part of Volunteer Emirates to help those less fortunate.
The school kits have been handed to around 700 primary schools in Senegal's Kaolack region, and 27 primary schools on the islands of Unguja and Pemba in Zanzibar.
UAE expands cancer prevention plan
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the incidence of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases through a proactive national strategy.
UAE says companies under US sanctions not operating in country
The Ministry of Justice said seven companies reportedly based in the UAE and sanctioned by the United States for ties to Sudan do not operate in the country.
Dubai Police arrests 222 beggars during Ramadan, Eid
Dubai Police announced on Friday it arrested 222 beggars during Ramadan and Eid, after a campaign was launched under the slogan “An Aware Society, Free of Begging,” in partnership with other government entities.
Dubai rolls out variable parking rates
Drivers will have to pay more for parking in some parts of Dubai starting Friday, with premium rates starting at AED 6 an hour.
Watch: UAE search, rescue team continues relief efforts in Myanmar
The UAE's search and rescue team is continuing its relief efforts in Myanmar following the recent earthquake.
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