GENEVA / WAM The World Health Organisation confirmed on Thursday that the Hantavirus strain identified in the outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius is the “Andes” variant, which is capable of person-to-person transmission. In a statement released on 14 May, the WHO reported that the total number of cases linked to the vessel has reached 11. This figure includes …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ahmad Al Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, spoke by telephone to discuss fraternal relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in development, economic, and investment sectors, to support the progress and prosperity of both nations and their peoples. The two sides …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, has directed that an annual Emirates Open Masters Games be held in Abu Dhabi, with the aim of promoting physical …