BEIJING/WAM US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s new research and development (R&D) centre officially opened at BioPark in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA). As the company’s third R&D centre in China, the new facility aims to enhance its existing drug development network in the country, integrating China into Pfizer’s global early-stage clinical trials and all pivotal phase III studies. With China’s ...
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UAE creates programs to mark World Autism Awareness Day
ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE marks World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, to underscore the importance of creating a supportive and understanding environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, enabling their full inclusion in all aspects of life as valued members of society. The UAE is committed to reinforcing social cohesion and driving sustainable development by empowering individuals with autism ...
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid offers condolences to UAQ Ruler on passing of his mother
DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered his condolences to HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, on the passing of his mother, the late Sheikha Hessa bint Hamid bin Abdulrahman Al Shamsi. Sheikh Mohammed was ...
Read More »Enjoy soulful beats and blissful beach days at Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa this Eid Al-Fitr weekend
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Located along a stretch of pristine white sand and turquoise water between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s most vibrant beachside destination, Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa, will be serving up an exciting line-up of soulful beats and blissful beach day offers this April. Over Eid Al-Fitr weekend, the beach club will host several ...
Read More »Saif bin Zayed meets winners of ‘Mother of the Nation’ Jiu-Jitsu Championship
ABU DHABI/WAM Lt. General H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior and Chairman of Baniyas Sports and Cultural Club, met with the Baniyas Women’s Team, after their third consecutive victory in the Mother of the Nation Jiu-Jitsu Championship Cup. The meeting was attended by the team’s technical and administrative staff, along with several members ...
Read More »Fathers’ Endowment campaign raises over AED 3.72 billion from more than 277,000 contributors
DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the Fathers’ Endowment campaign has achieved unprecedented success and raised double its target in under a month, affirming that the campaign will go on and contributions will be welcome throughout the year. The campaign, which ...
Read More »Under directives of UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi approves AED6.75 billion housing benefits package for citizens ahead of Eid Al Fitr
ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED6.75 billion, benefiting 4,356 Emirati citizens ...
Read More »UAE President exchanges Eid Al Fitr greetings with leaders of brotherly nations, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged warm Eid Al Fitr greetings in phone calls with His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait; His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar; His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain; His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al ...
Read More »Mansour bin Zayed restructures Board of Trustees of Zayed Foundation
ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has issued a decision restructuring the Board of Trustees of the Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation. The board will be chaired by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan. H.H. Sheikh Omar bin Zayed ...
Read More »Mansour bin Zayed hosts employees from various government entities at Ramadan Iftar banquet
ABU DHABI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, hosted employees from various government entities at a Ramadan Iftar gathering held at his palace’s Al Barza Majlis in Abu Dhabi. H.H. Sheikh Mansour exchanged warm conversations with the attendees, reflecting the spirit and noble values of the holy ...
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