The UAE has provided more than AED 20 billion (US$5.59 billion) in aid to Yemen over the last four years.
According to national news agency WAM, 66 per cent of the amount was spent on development projects and the rest on humanitarian relief programmes.
More than 17 million Yemenis across 22 governorates benefitted from the donations that were made between April 2015 and June 2019.
The bulk of the funds were channelled through international aid organisations and UN agencies.
UAE airlines temporarily cancel some flights to Pakistan
Some flights from the UAE to Pakistan have been cancelled following cross-border clashes with India.
Strong winds to reduce visibility across parts of UAE
Dusty conditions caused by strong winds will reduce visibility to drop to less than 2,000 metres across several parts of the UAE on Wednesday.
Sheikh Abdullah calls for India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint following an intensification of cross-border attacks.
UAE mediates new prisoner exchange between Russia, Ukraine
The UAE has successfully mediated another exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, involving 205 captives from each side.
UAE reviews tourism and SME growth, backs Islamic finance strategy
The UAE Cabinet held its latest meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, approving a range of national strategies aimed at boosting key sectors of the economy and strengthening government performance.
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