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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs has launched “Cooling Hearts” initiative, which involves providing cold water, juices, and fruits to the labour workforce in Dubai, in collaboration with the Permanent Committee for Labour Affairs (PCLA) in Dubai and the “Taqdeer Award”. Over the course of three months, the campaign aims to distribute a total of 10,000 packages. Volunteers from Dubai Customs ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has celebrated a remarkable achievement with the completion of more than 500 successful kidney transplants. This significant milestone was reached under the Kidney Transplant Programme, a partnership between the Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) and Seha Kidney Care (SKC), both assets of PureHealth. The accomplishment exemplifies ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that the GCC was the top export and re-export market destination for its members globally during the first half of 2023. Saudi Arabia was named the top destination for members’ exports, with the total value recording year-over-year growth of ...

DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) shared a glimpse into astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi’s contribution to the Cardiobreath experiment on the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and respiratory functions and was conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), Simon Fraser University and The ...

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and President of the Board of Trustees of Abu Dhabi University (ADU), has granted 20 scholarships to the top school graduates in recognition of their outstanding academic performance. The scholarship awardees can enrol at ADU at the start of the 2023/24 academic year ...

SHARJAH / WAM Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohamed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of Sharjah Women’s Sports, has underscored that the achievements of Emirati women across local and global sporting arenas during 2022-23 reflects the dedication of athletes when backed by a clear vision and a winning strategy. The Sharjah Women’s Sports ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME O! Millionaire, the foremost provider of an environmentally conscious draw, captured the world’s attention once again with its electrifying Episode 66. The latest episode unfolded an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation, as the captivating hosts Anna Marienko, a real-life Barbie and international model, and Maradona Rebello, a beloved actor-environmentalist, graced the Green Stage. The dynamic duo infused the ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has officially launched the Mawaheb Talent Hub (Mawaheb), building on a successful pilot phase during which 7,450 citizens benefitted from 680 upskilling courses and workshops, and 1,650 citizens were matched to roles ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has conducted a Nuclear Innovation & Technology Summer School, in cooperation with Khalifa University and Emirates Nuclear Technology Centre. The programme was designed to educate and prepare university students for the growing nuclear energy market requirements while enhancing the sustainability of the UAE’s nuclear energy industry. The educational programme engaged ...

ABU DHABI / wam Dr Nawal Al-Hosany, UAE Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), has emphasised the country’s enduring contributions in solidifying both local and global initiatives of Irena to accelerate the renewable energy transition. The collaborative efforts of the UAE and Irena seek to expedite the adoption of renewable energy and enhance its role within all ...