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ABU DHABI / WAM The Mena Organisation for Rare Diseases is collaborating with Burjeel Holdings on the groundbreaking initiative known as Nader (Needs Assessment and therapeutics Development for Rare diseases) to expand the footprint of the initiative across the Mena region. This innovative project is expected to revolutionise the field of early diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases in the ...

DUBAI / WAM The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Tuesday announced that astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is scheduled to return from the International Space Station (ISS) on September 3, following his completion of the historic longest Arab space mission in history, spanning 6 months. Al Neyadi along with Nasa astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg, and Roscosmos cosmonaut ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates SkyCargo is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution, CargoMART, further advancing its digital customer experience and optimising the booking process with real-time information. The partnership launched in the Netherlands, Spain and France and will open up to customers in select countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Far East and Australasia in the coming months. Through ...

DUBAI / WAM Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, stated that the UAE aims to enhance dialogue to integrate global efforts in advancing a robust digital infrastructure and fostering digital skills, in alignment with the changes of the global landscape. Emphasising the rapid pace of globalisation in the technology and ...

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has commended the “deep commitment of most establishments” to the working hours and procedures of the Midday Break, which bans work under direct sunlight from 12:30 pm to 3 pm between June 15 and September 15. “The success of the Midday Break was only possible with the cooperation of ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi Award for Sports Excellence continues its marketing and promotional campaign to introduce the community to the award’s mission, vision,  categories and standards and to attract participants in different categories by publishing its advertisements in various locations in Sharjah in cooperation with sponsoring entities. The campaign includes billboard advertisements on 15 main streets and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Chairman of Sandooq Al Watan, on Monday honoured the graduates of the second edition of the Jusoor Programme. This recognition came after 13 outstanding Emiratis completed the 12-week training programme, which included theoretical training at branches of major German companies in the UAE. They ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Saif Abdulla Al Shamisi, Assistant Under-Secretary for Protocol Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MofA), has received a copy of the credentials of Dana Goldfinca, ambassador of Republic of Latvia to the UAE. Saif Al Shamisi wished the new ambassador success in the performance of her duties and in enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation between ...

SHARJAH / WAM The emirate of Sharjah is gearing up to host the first-ever Gulf-Iraq Business Forum on September 26 and 27, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. This landmark event is an initiative of the Federation of GCC Chambers and is being organised in partnership ...

ABU DHABI / gulf time UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan penned a tribute to the women of the country, as the UAE marked Emirati Women’s Day on August 28. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed said on X platform, formerly known as Twitter, “To my dear mother, sisters, wife, and daughters… to all Emirati women, you inspire ...