April, 2025

• 1 April

  Edge launches UNMASK cyber solution to counter digital crime

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the launch of UNMASK, a powerful cybersecurity solution offered by its entity ORYXLABS, a global provider of advanced digital solutions designed to help enterprises monitor, secure, and optimise their networked environments. Developed to support law enforcement and national security organisations, this solution enables users to ...

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• 1 April

  UAE President offers condolences to Ruler of Umm Al Quwain on passing of his mother

  

  UMM AL QUWAIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday offered his condolences to His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain, on the passing of his mother, the late Sheikha Hessa bint Hamid bin Abdul Rahman Al Shamsi. During his visit to the condolence majlis ...

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• 1 April

  PureHealth, Seha partner with Ma’an to open dialysis centre in Abu Dhabi

  

  ABU DHABI/ AD MEDIA OFFICE The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, in partnership with PureHealth and its subsidiary SEHA, have opened SEHA Abu Dhabi Dialysis Centre, which comes in partnership with Mohammed Abdulrahman Al Bahar Company as a community contribution. The centre provides vital care for Abu Dhabi residents living with kidney failure, ensuring greater access to essential care ...

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• 1 April

  Myanmar children facing severe trauma after earthquake: UNICEF

  

  GENEVA/WAM The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that children are among the most affected by the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, describing the situation as one of deep trauma and widespread destruction. Julia Rees, UNICEF Representative in Myanmar, said in a video press conference from Geneva that entire communities have been destroyed by what is considered the strongest earthquake ...

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• 1 April

  China launches test satellite for satellite internet technology

  

  BEIJING/WAM China sent a test satellite for satellite internet technology into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, located in the country’s northwest, on Tuesday. The satellite was launched at 12:00 pm (Beijing Time) by a Long March 2D carrier rocket and entered the planned orbit successfully. Test satellites for satellite internet technology are primarily used to conduct technical verification ...

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• 1 April

  SpaceX launches 28 new Starlink satellites into space

  

  WASHINGTON/WAM SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 31. To plan, the Falcon 9’s first stage came back to Earth about eight minutes after liftoff. It touched down on the Just Read the Instructions droneship stationed ...

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• 1 April

  Korea’s exports rise 3.1% on-year to $58.3 billion in March

  

  SEOUL/WAM The Republic of Korea’s exports gained 3.1 percent from a year earlier in March, marking a second consecutive month of increase, driven by robust demand for semiconductors, data showed onTuesday. Yonhap News Agency quoted data compiled by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy as saying that outbound shipments came to S$58.3 billion last month, compared with $56.5 billion ...

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• 1 April

  Indian diaspora ranked world’s biggest at 35.4 million

  

  NEW DELHI/WAM The world’s largest diaspora is now made up of Indians at 35.4 million globally, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, has said. This figure constitutes 15.9 million Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and 19.5 million Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), the minister said in a written answer placed on the table of Lok Sabha, the lower House ...

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• 1 April

  Pfizer launches research and development centre in Beijing

  

  BEIJING/WAM US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer’s new research and development (R&D) centre officially opened at BioPark in the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (BDA). As the company’s third R&D centre in China, the new facility aims to enhance its existing drug development network in the country, integrating China into Pfizer’s global early-stage clinical trials and all pivotal phase III studies. With China’s ...

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• 1 April

  UAE creates programs to mark World Autism Awareness Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE marks World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, to underscore the importance of creating a supportive and understanding environment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder, enabling their full inclusion in all aspects of life as valued members of society. The UAE is committed to reinforcing social cohesion and driving sustainable development by empowering individuals with autism ...

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