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The medical team at one of the facilities of Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), succeeded in saving the life of a 4-year-old Emirati boy by removing the remains of a pencil that got in his eye in a complex surgery that lasted more than 4 and a half hours. …

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance, has underlined the longstanding relations between the UAE and India and the commonalities between the two countries across all fronts. The minister made the remarks as he attended today a reception hosted by Navdeep Singh Suri, the Ambassador of India to …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai surprised the Iraqi girl “Sarah Abdulrahman Khashman”, who emotionally stood cheering for UAE’s national team. His Highness also gave her a signed copy of his latest book. Watch the video below:

Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, has implemented an initiative to raise awareness about the negative impact of charcoal from barbecues and the best way to dispose of it. Targeting visitors to wilderness areas in Sharaa Elwohosh, which is situated between Nazwa and Al Madam, the initiative included the distribution …

A jubilant spirit of gratitude is prevailing among the Christian community in the UAE, while readying themselves up for Pope Francis’ historic visit to Abu Dhabi, the first by a pontiff to the Arab Peninsula. The Emirates News Agency, WAM, spoke to a number of expats from different walks and …

The UAE has called for greater attention from the international community on the link between climate change and insecurity at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the impact of climate-related disasters on international security. Speaking before the Council, Ambassador Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, UAE’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations …

Canada confirmed its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai on Saturday, with the aim to explore trade opportunities and access new markets during the next World Expo platform. The G7 nation’s participation was sealed during two separate high-level meetings between Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of International Trade Diversification, Mohammad bin Abdullah …

In a recent visit to the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), inaugurated the new control centre of Dubai Taxi, which covers all taxi services. He also reviewed the new corporate identity and …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has issued a circular to the directors of medical districts, government and private hospitals, doctors, pharmacists and assistant pharmacists to withdraw Zordyl Mouthwash, which is manufactured by Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar), due to the harmful impurities it contains. The Ministry revealed that the decision …

UAE foreign assistance to Syria reached AED3.59 billion (US$5.01 billion) from 2012 to the beginning of 2019, according to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and UAE AID. In 2019, AED30.0 million ($8.2 million) was provided in aid, while in 2018, it stood at AED346.3 million. The …