UAE News from Monday, February 23rd, 2026

The UAE is expanding its efforts to nurture the next generation of leaders through a major initiative targeting young Emiratis and Arab residents.

The final preparations for the launch of the 'Humaid Air Bridge' to Gaza have been reviewed in Ajman.

Ne’ma, the national food loss and waste initiative, will pack Family Iftar Boxes with surplus fresh produce and non-perishable items from major suppliers, and distribute it to more than 10,000 low-income families this Ramadan.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Massad Boulos, US President’s Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, during a working visit to Washington on Monday to discuss the Sudan civil war.

The UAE government has announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for the public and private sectors.

Emirates Airline has announced some delays on flights arriving and departing at Dubai International Airport due to heavy fog conditions and reduced visibility across the UAE.

The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Kuwait after Iraq's submission of a map with a list of coordinates to the United Nations that raises potential implications for Kuwait's rights over its maritime areas and waters, including Fisht Al-Eid and Fisht Al-Eij.

Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways have cancelled more flights to and from New York, Newark and other destinations in the United States after a severe snow storm struck the country's Northeast.

The UAE weather authorities have issued a red and yellow alert on Monday as heavy fog reduced visibility across some parts of the country.