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 President launches National Education Charter
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UAE fuel prices to go up in March
Motorists in the UAE will pay more at the pumps in March.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to hold official visit to Ecuador
Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin an official visit to Ecuador on Sunday, at the invitation of President Daniel Noboa.
'Edge of Life' campaign contributions exceed AED460 million in a week
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Abu Dhabi trials autonomous freight trucks
Abu Dhabi has launched a pilot project to operate autonomous trucks within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD).
Dubai Police summons teen riders over dangerous stunts
Dubai Police have intensified night patrolling in residential areas after several teenagers were caught doing dangerous stunts on quad or motor bikes.
Dubai opens bridge linking Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a 1,000-metre, two-lane bridge to link Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Street, and cut travel time from six minutes to one minute.
AED20 million pledged towards UAE's 'Edge of Life' campaign
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment has pledged AED20 million to the UAE's 'Edge of Life' campaign that aims to rescue 5 million children from hunger.
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