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ABU DHABI / WAM The Frontline Heroes Office (FHO) has emphasised that the UAE’s observance of World Patient Safety Day, held annually on September 17, showcases the nation’s unwavering dedication to elevating healthcare standards for all. It serves as a testament to the UAE’s determination to safeguard the health and well-being of its residents. The FHO noted, “World Patient Safety ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico, and Sir Bob Dadae, Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, on the occasion of their countries’ Independence Days. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Indonesian medical team, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, has continued to provide a variety of medical services to injured Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The Indonesian doctors are working side by side with Emirati medical team to offer medical support to the wounded and injured in the Gaza Strip providing them with top-tier ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that the UAE has made significant progress in increasing the contribution of clean energy production to the total energy mix, reaching 27.83 percent in 2023, within the target of 32 percent by 2030. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the occasion ...

DUBAI / WAM Organised by the World Governments Summit Organisation (WGSO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ‘Ambassadors’ Retreat’ hosted more than 100 ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in the UAE. The event provided a platform for sharing best practices to enhance international cooperation aimed at shaping future governments. This initiative aligns with WGS efforts to ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery has launched an exhibition titled Between the Tides: A Gulf Quinquennial, to mark the gallery’s tenth anniversary. Running from October 1 to December 8, the exhibition features 21 artists and collectives from across the region, including the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. The ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Design Week, the region’s leading design festival, will celebrate its 10th edition from November 5-10, under the patronage of HH Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture. The festival is set to feature an outstanding programme of new commissions, exhibitions, and events. Held in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3), ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the third edition of the Digital Publishing Forum, set to take place on September 18 at the Etihad Museum. The forum aims to highlight trends in digital publishing, its economic impact, and the challenges it faces, while encouraging publishers and experts to present innovative solutions to support and ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The National Library and Archives (“NLA”) has announced the completion of Phase 1 of its leading project, the Encyclopaedia of the UAE History. The initiative aims to document the national memory, documentary assets and cultural accomplishments of the UAE. The encyclopaedia aims to also serve as a reliable and approved reference that contributes to ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) has been acknowledged for its Paramedic Virtual Simulation Lab located at the Fatima College of Health Sciences (FCHS), an affiliate of the centre. The lab was selected and highlighted by the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for technical and vocational education and training to ...