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ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, has published the Guideline for Management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Developed in collaboration with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS), the guideline establishes a unified benchmark for clinical practice that integrates the latest diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri has emphasised the growing economic ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Czech Republic, highlighting the importance of expanding cooperation between their respective business communities. During a virtual meeting with Karel Havlíček, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED) arm, said that the number of new economic licences during 2025 increased by 29 percent compared to 2024. In 2025, renewed licences increased by 20 percent, and active licences rose by 13.5 percent compared to 2024. This growth was supported by initiatives …

WASHINGTON / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Howard Lutnick, US Secretary of Commerce, during a working visit to Washington. The meeting reviewed means to advance trade cooperation between the two countries and strengthen partnerships in priority sectors, including advanced technology and artificial intelligence, reflecting the depth …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to H.H. Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the occasion of his country’s National Day and Liberation Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …

AL AIN/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received at Al Maqam Palace senior officials and employees from various government departments, commanders from military colleges, and members of charitable and public-interest associations in Al Ain Region, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. H.H. also received several esteemed scholars and …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks on Tuesday with His Excellency Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of areas within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnership. Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing the …

GAZA/WAM The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. During the visit, the field hospital handed over essential medicines and medical supplies to …

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah will participate in ITB Berlin 2026—the world’s largest trade event specialising in the travel and tourism sector—taking place from 3rd to 5th March 2026. The participation will be under the umbrella of the Sharjah Pavilion. The delegation, alongside the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), includes 20 entities from the emirate’s public and private sectors. …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has approved the academic calendar for higher education institutions (HEIs) for the next three years: 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. The decision was issued in line with the directives of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council and supports the unification of the academic calendar across schools …