TLDRThe United Arab Emirates plans to fund 'Gaza’s first planned community' in south Gaza, offering residents access to basic services like education, healthcare, and running water, provided they submit to biometric data collection and security vetting. The planned city, located on the outskirts of Rafah, would mark the UAE’s first investment in a postwar reconstruction project in Gaza. The project is backed by the US-led Board of Peace, which aims to oversee reconstruction efforts in Gaza.

Source: The Guardian January 24, 2026 06:15 UTC