The UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) has approved a draft law on the welfare of senior citizens.
It aims to protect Emiratis over the age of 60 from neglect and abuse, and also ensures their right to privacy and independence.
Anyone who insults or abuses them faces up to two years in jail as well as fines ranging from AED 10,000 to AED 50,000.
Meanwhile, stiffer penalties of up to AED 1 million will be imposed on operators of old-age homes that violate the law.
UAE defence systems respond to missile, drone threats
The UAE's air defence systems have responded to another wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.
Authorities control fire at old Abu Dhabi airport after air defence interception
Abu Dhabi authorities have reported that they have controlled a fire that broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport, following successful interception by air defence systems.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan meets with donors, contributors of Edge of Life campaign
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, met with a group of donors and contributors to the Edge of Life campaign aimed at rescuing five million children from hunger.
Anwar Gargash calls out Iran for targetting civilian infrastructure
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, on Wednesday called out Iran for targetting "civilian infrastructure and vital facilities" in the country.
The UAE's air defence systems have responded to another wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.
Abu Dhabi authorities have reported that they have controlled a fire that broke out at Abu Dhabi’s old airport, following successful interception by air defence systems.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, met with a group of donors and contributors to the Edge of Life campaign aimed at rescuing five million children from hunger.
