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A recent report by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has highlighted remarkable growth in the health tourism sector in Dubai in 2023. This upsurge is evident in the increased number of tourists seeking medical treatment in Dubai and their significant spending on a range of healthcare services. The report reflects …

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, continues to intensify its humanitarian efforts both regionally and internationally, boosting its …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the occasion of her assuming office …

The UAE Football Association announced today that Emirati international assistant referee Amal Jamal has been selected by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to officiate at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The competitions will be held in the Dominican Republic on October 16th – November 3rd 2024.

The United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Nations and the African Union delegations assembled in Switzerland have issued the following joint statement on Sudan: “The international delegations assembled in Switzerland for the Sudan talks welcome the decision by the Sovereign Council of …

The health ministry on Friday said Italy has raised diagnostic surveillance for mpox, noting that the situation is under control.“The epidemiological situation in Italy at the moment is under control as no cases have been ascertained of the new strain (clade I) of mpox”, the ministry said as quoted by …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Afghan Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund to inquire about his health while he receives treatment in a hospital in the UAE. For his part, the Afghan Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the generous gesture by His Highness …

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has said that it is highly likely that the EU/EEA will see more imported cases of mpox caused by the clade I virus currently circulating in Africa. However, the likelihood of sustained transmission in Europe is very low provided that imported …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed with Ayman Al Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan, the serious repercussions of the storming and violations committed at Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli extremists last Tuesday. …

Sweden has reported its first case of the highly contagious Monkeypox variant that has led the World Health Organisation to issue a global health emergency. The Swedish Public Health Agency announced the discovery at a press conference today.