The completion date for the GCC railway is set to be reviewed. That's according to experts at the MEED Mena Rail and Metro Summit, who will be meeting on October 15 to discuss whether or not the project can be completed by 2018 or if it needs to be postponed. The railway when complete, will connect all six GCC countries with the aim of providing alternative means of travel around the region.
Dubai gears up for final phase of single-use plastic ban
Dubai Municipality has announced that the final phase of the ban on single-use plastic products in the emirate will come into force on January 1, 2026.
UAE hails Yemen prisoner swap agreement as key humanitarian step
The UAE has welcomed the recent agreement signed in Muscat on the exchange of prisoners and detainees in Yemen, calling it an important humanitarian step that eases suffering and supports stability in the region.
UAE reinforces global humanitarian leadership
The UAE has reinforced its position as a global humanitarian leader in 2025, ranking third worldwide in aid contributions with $1.46 billion, according to data from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' (OCHA) Financial Tracking Service.
UAE offers condolences to Libya after death of army chief in plane crash
The UAE has expressed its condolences and solidarity with Libya following the death of Army Chief of Staff, Lt. General Mohammed Al-Haddad, and several senior military officials in a plane crash near Ankara while travelling to Tripoli.
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