ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch and funding of a UAE-first clinical trial for a novel gene therapy for MerTK-related retinitis pigmentosa (RP) developed by Opus Genetics. This rare inherited eye disease causes progressive vision loss and …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited His Excellency Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. His Highness exchanged cordial conversations with His Excellency Al Mazrouei, his family and those present. They also exchanged greetings and conveyed their best wishes on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, praying for …
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ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, expressing his sincere sympathies over the passing of a helicopter crew following a technical malfunction that led to its crash in Qatari territorial waters. The martyrs …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of the Republic of Serbia, discussed developments in the region amid the ongoing military escalation and its serious implications for regional and international security and stability. The discussions took place during a meeting as His Highness received the Serbian President, …
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AL ARISH/WAM Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 marked Eid Al-Fitr at the UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, in the presence of Palestinian patients from the Gaza Strip and their companions, in a humanitarian atmosphere reflecting values of solidarity and compassion, and aimed at bringing joy to patients and their families during the holiday. The celebration featured a variety of entertainment …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Sunday intercepted 4 ballistic missiles and 25 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,773 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, as …
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ROME / WAM Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG claimed the Milano-Sanremo title, held yesterday in Italy, one of the longest and most prestigious cycling races in the world. The world champion secured victory in one of the sport’s most challenging races, often described as an elusive target for riders of his profile, raising his career tally to …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Under the chairwomanship of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the Design Commission Abu Dhabi (DCAD) has introduced the One Nation. One People initiative, a community-driven effort celebrating the spirit of togetherness that defines life in the UAE. Inspired by the UAE Year of Family values, the initiative reflects a …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre welcomed 3,226,103 guests during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr prayers across the mosques it manages nationwide. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi received 1,695,698 guests, including 510,046 worshippers, 205,642 visitors, 4,862 track users and 980,010 iftar guests, marking the highest number of iftar meals ever recorded …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has raised the level of its readiness to manage the weather conditions expected to affect the UAE between 21 and 27 March 2026. The measures are part of an emergency plan implemented in coordination with strategic partners to ensure community safety and the continuity of services without …
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