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Sharjah has started work on a township for the underprivileged in the Philippines and opened an orphanage in Mindanao Island, as the Emirate steps up efforts to help communities in need.

Eight people have been arrested in Dubai for running an illegal scheme that exploits a UAE rule that allows eligible foreign driving licence holders to obtain UAE licences without the need for lessons or tests.

The UAE has stepped up its efforts to tackle hunger and malnutrition worldwide this year, through humanitarian aid, international partnerships and investment in agricultural innovation.