{
  "id": 16628509,
  "title": "UAE Aid Agency announces $3 million in support for those returning to Afghanistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/uae-aid-agency-announces-3-million-in-support-for-those-returning-to-16628509",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:29:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/uae-aid-agency-announces-3-million-in-support-for-those-returning-to-afghanistan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE Aid Agency has pledged $3 million in aid to assist Afghan refugees returning to their homeland, with a particular emphasis on housing solutions for women and children. This commitment was formalized through a partnership agreement with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) during a conference in Geneva on October 21 and 22. The funds will be used to build climate-resistant homes for 2,950 individuals across the provinces of Kabul, Herat, and Kunduz. Dr. Tareq Al Ameri, the chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, emphasized during his keynote speech the importance of international collaboration, innovative financing, and investing in sustainable initiatives to aid recovery from humanitarian crises. The agency engaged in discussions with various international organizations, focusing on enhancing cooperation, improving response to crises, and utilizing artificial intelligence for disaster prediction and mitigation. Additionally, the agency co-hosted a roundtable titled \"Housing Solutions After Displacement,\" which explored the shift from temporary shelters to permanent residences and the role of private sector partnerships in supporting displaced persons and host communities. Other initiatives highlighted at the conference included Operation Gallant Knight 3 in Gaza and the Sheikha Fatima Fund for Refugee Women, which aims to empower displaced women both economically and socially.",
  "summary": "The UAE Aid Agency has signed a $3 million agreement with the UN refugee agency to provide permanent housing for thousands of Afghan returnees, with a focus on women and children. The co-operation agreement with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will fund the construction of climate-resilient homes for 2,950 people across the provinces of Kabul, Herat and Kunduz. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}