ABU DHABI/WAM Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft to co-develop an advanced ‘Population Health Intelligence’ framework – a world’s first true learning health system. The framework aims to create a true learning health system capable of continuously predicting, preventing, and responding to public health challenges. The MoU was signed by Ibrahim ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, on the passing of Pope Francis, Head of the Vatican. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME In a groundbreaking move to prioritize client experience and functional design, Andalusia Real Estate Development announces its strategic partnership with Eng. Lana Halabi, esteemed architect, interior designer, and founder of LH Concept a boutique specialized studio in designing and customizing interiors and furniture, This collaboration positions Halabi as the official Interior & Lifestyle Consultant for Andalusias upcoming residential ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025, held in Washington, DC, from April 21 to 26. The Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) will represent the UAE in the meeting with the delegation being led by Mohamed bin Hadi ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Headed by Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Department of Energy (DoE), a delegation from the DoE conducted an official visit to Singapore and Japan, aimed at strengthening strategic collaboration in the areas of water resources management and sustainable energy. The primary goals of the visit revolved around the exchange of the most recent expertise, knowledge, ...

DUBAI/WAM A Syrian Airlines (SyrianAir) aircraft landed on Sunday at Dubai International Airport from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the United Arab Emirates. This step comes as part of an exceptional first phase announced by the airline in an official statement, aimed at restoring regular air connectivity between Syria and the UAE. SyrianAir ...

DUBAI/WAM The United Arab Emirates recorded total foreign trade of AED5.23 trillion ($1.424 trillion) in 2024, a 49 percent increase from AED3.5 trillion ($949 billion) in 2021, according to the World Trade Organisation’s “World Trade Outlook and Statistics” report. This robust growth reflects the UAE’s strategic economic vision, reinforcing its position as the leading trade hub in the Middle East ...

ABU DHABI/AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled artworks and artefacts which form the Abu Dhabi Masterpieces Collection, a grouping of the most significant pieces within the Abu Dhabi Collection. The comprehensive Abu Dhabi Collection offers a global discourse of the world’s artistic production. Bringing together artworks and artefacts from ...

ISTANBUL/WAM Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), and Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, discussed ways to enhance bilateral and parliamentary cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan across various fields. The talks, which took place on the sidelines of the first meeting of the Parliamentary Group in Solidarity with ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated that the United Arab Emirates, guided by the directives of its wise leadership, continues to lead and maintain its competitiveness on the global trade map. This was reaffirmed by the latest World Trade Organisation (WTO) report titled “World Trade Outlook and Statistics”. In statements to ...