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  The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures.

• UAE and Syrian Presidents stress importance of dialogue, diplomacy

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa have discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability.

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• UAE reviews community wellbeing initiatives for Year of Family

  The Social Sector Committee of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council has discussed national initiatives supporting families and community cohesion across the UAE.

• UAE's 'Edge of Life' campaign scales up efforts to fight child malnutrition

  The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced a major $300 million partnership with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation to help save three million children from malnutrition.

• UAE leaders condole with Sultan of Oman over passing of Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud

  His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolence to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman over the passing of H.H. Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers.

• UAE condemns terrorist attack targeting truck drivers in Mali

  The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted several truck drivers in the Kayes region in western Mali, which resulted in the deaths of a number of people.

• DMT confirms continuity of transport services across Abu Dhabi

  The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has confirmed the continuity of all vital transport services across Abu Dhabi, without any impact on operations, in line with approved operational and business continuity plans.

• No injuries after debris from drone interception falls on Dubai building

  Authorities in Dubai on Thursday said it is responding to an incident on Sheikh Zayed Road after debris from an intercepted drone fell on the facade of a building.

• Ethiopian Prime Minister arrives in UAE on working visit

  Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has landed in the UAE on Thursday on a working visit.

• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed issues law on outsourcing of government services

  His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law to regulating the outsourcing of government services in Dubai.

• UAE air forces respond to Iranian missile threats on Thursday

  The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Thursday that air defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats.

• Drone incident sparks minor fire near Dubai Creek Harbour

  Authorities have responded to an incident involving a drone that fell on a building in the vicinity of Dubai Creek Harbour.

• UAE condemns Iranian drone attack on Oman's Salalah Port

  The UAE has expressed its strong condemnation of the unprovoked Iranian drone attack targeting the Port of Salalah in Oman, which resulted in damage to several fuel tanks at the location.

• UAE addresses fresh missile threats

  The UAE’s air defence systems are responding to another wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.

• First aid shipment of 'Humaid Air Bridge' arrives in Gaza

  The first aid from 'Humaid Air Ship' has arrived in the Gaza Strip through the Rafah Crossing under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

• UAE welcomes UN resolution condemning Iran attacks

  The UAE has welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which strongly condemns Iran’s unprovoked missile and drone attacks on GCC states and Jordan, and calls on Tehran to halt these attacks immediately.

• UAE air defences counter over 268 missiles, 1,514 UAVs

  Since the start of Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have intercepted 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,514 UAVs.

• UAE, seven other nations condemn Israel's closure of Al Aqsa Mosque

  Foreign Ministers from the UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have condemned Israel’s continued closure of the gates of Al Aqsa Mosque/ Al Haram Al-Sharif to Muslim worshippers, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.