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DUBAI/ WAM The striking Official Poster for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai has been revealed, building up excitement for an event that promises fun-filled days in the sun for fans of all ages. The vivid illustration captures the excitement, colour and speed at the heart of FIFA’s most goal-heavy competition, which will see 16 of the ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), a subsidiary of PureHealth – the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, successfully concluded the 4th Abu Dhabi Integrated Mental Health Conference which was held on 27th-28th January. The conference brought together specialists to discuss and analyse the latest standards in mental healthcare, fostering reforms in mental health throughout ...

DUBAI / WAM Hatta, renowned for its enchanting landscapes, rich heritage, and idyllic lifestyle, is undergoing an economic transformation driven by a comprehensive development plan. Apart from large-scale projects, the region’s changing economic outlook is being shaped by the Dubai Government’s commitment to nurturing the potential of its people, particularly the youth. With a focus on advancing sustainable development and ...

GAZA / WAM An Emirati medical delegation visited the integrated field hospital established by the UAE in the Gaza Strip to support the health system there and provide the necessary medical treatment and first-aid services to the Palestinian people in the Strip. The delegation, led by Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, visited the wounded at the hospital, and was briefed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Burjeel Holdings, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET), has unveiled a comprehensive program aimed at training and employing graduates from Fatima College of Health Sciences. Aligned with the UAE government’s Nafis program, the initiative is meant to raise the competitiveness of Emirati talents in the healthcare sector and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Jamal Jama Al Musharakh, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, presented to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), his credentials as the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the organisation. During Al Musharakh’s meeting with Her Excellency Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, they discussed several topics, including the ...

DUBAI / WAM PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, is set to reinforce its long-standing mission of promoting longevity and healthy lifespans at Arab Health 2024. This year’s event will focus on longevity, which has long been PureHealth’s North Star, and is rapidly gaining importance across not only the global healthcare sector, but an important topic for ...

SHARJAH / WAM The bi-annual Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, one of the leading specialised exhibitions in the UAE and the region, is preparing to unveil a dazzling display of the finest watches, jewellery, precious stones, and gold craftsmanship on 31st January as it embarks on its 53rd edition. Over 500 exhibitors — from major national and international gold ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, met with Todd McClay, Minister of Trade of New Zealand, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi, and discussed areas of joint cooperation and ways to enhance bilateral relations. During the meeting, the two sides expressed their keenness to further reinforce relations and committed to continue consolidating ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has toured the Manar Abu Dhabi public light art exhibition, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) to celebrate the diversity of landscapes in the emirate through light ...