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April, 2025

  • 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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  • 1 April

    Mohammed bin Rashid offers condolences to UAQ Ruler on passing of his mother

    DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered his condolences to HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, on the passing of his mother, the late Sheikha Hessa bint Hamid bin Abdulrahman Al Shamsi. Sheikh Mohammed was ...

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