Local News from Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has partnered with Noor Dubai to launch a major drive to eradicate river blindness in Ghana by 2030.

Abdoulie Jobe, Minister of Tourism and Culture of The Gambia, has been honoured with the Best Minister Award at the World Governments Summit, for his inspiring work to boost his country's tourism and culture sectors.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has renewed calls for stronger collective action to preserve natural resources for future generations, in a social media post marking National Environment Day on Wednesday.

The UAE has pledged $500 million in humanitarian assistance for Sudan, as international efforts continue to address the worsening crisis caused by the country’s ongoing civil war.