Overview
- Abu Dhabi opened a three-day workshop led by the National Anti-Narcotics Agency to draft a ‘Security and Safety’ school subject and a complementary family guide as the first step toward a national prevention document.
- Dubai’s inaugural Global Sports Summit is set for 29–30 December, with organizers confirming all preparations are complete and more than 1,500 attendees and around 70 international speakers, including stars such as Francesco Totti, Andrés Iniesta and Cafu.
- The UAE ranked as the third-largest humanitarian donor in 2025 at $1.46 billion, according to UN OCHA tracking, reflecting expansive aid programs spanning Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and Ukraine.
- AFCON developments include Egypt’s 2–1 win over Zimbabwe with coach Hossam Hassan calling Imam Ashour’s early substitution a technical decision, Morocco awaiting clarity on defensive injuries to Romain Saïss and others, and Zambia’s Patson Daka avoiding serious harm after a celebration fall.
- Sharjah Police announced completed security and traffic plans for New Year 2026 celebrations, raising field deployments and 24/7 operations-room readiness to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow.