Abu Dhabi: Following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and as part of the UAE's continuous humanitarian efforts to support all countries during times of need, the UAE has dispatched a plane carrying relief aid to the Philippines in response to landslides and floods caused by Typhoon Carina, which resulted in loss of life and severe damage to property. The UAE relief efforts aim to provide urgent aid to address the repercussions of the natural disaster, which led to several deaths, and the displacement of thousands of people, who are currently residing in temporary evacuation centers, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. The arrival of aid is in response to the typhoon that hit the capital Manila, and a number of regions, including Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Central Luzon, and Bangsamoro. The shipment included food supplies, shelter materials, and medical equipment. Source: Bahrain News Agency
Jordan, Pakistan Chambers Establish Joint Business Council to Drive Trade, Investment
August 16, 2026
Amman: Jordanian and Pakistani business chambers have agreed to establish a joint business council as part of a broader push to expand bilateral trade, unlock investment opportunities and build direct partnerships between companies in the two countrie…