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Two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidates produced by Chinese manufacturer CanSino Biologics have proven effective in preclinical trials, suggesting the potential for human tests, according to a new study published in the journal Emerging Microbes & Infections. Results showed that the two vaccines, the mRNA-Beta and mRNA-Omicron, can induce high-titer neutralising …

National Center of Meteorology: Fresh Northwesterly winds and strong at times with speed of 45 km/hr, causing blowing sand and suspended dust reducing the horizontal visibility to less than 1500 m at times over some exposed areas until 06:00 pm today.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 253,991 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and …

After a handful of release date delays, Sony’s Bullet Train is back on track, so to speak, and will be landing in theaters in August. To celebrate, an all-new trailer for the action-comedy has been released to offer audiences an even better glimpse at the mayhem that’s on the way. …

 In 2021, the EU expenditure on environmental protection amounted to €292 billion, including investments and consumption, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Rising on average by over 3% each year, the expenditure on environmental protection increased by 54% since 2006. As a percentage of gross domestic …

The UAE, represented by Omran Sharaf, Director of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), chaired the 65th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). During the session, the committee’s members approved the draft report of the Working Group on Space and Global Health. The …

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Chairman of the Al Jazira Club, and Vice Chairman of the club’s Honorary Board, has issued resolutions to restructure the Al Jazira Club’s boards of directors, executive committee and subsidiary companies. The club’s board of directors was …

The National Center of Meteorology forecasts that tomorrow’s weather will be dusty in general, with a gradual decrease in temperatures. Some low clouds will appear over Eastern coast by morning. Moderate to fresh Northwesterly winds and strong at times over the sea causing blowing and suspended dust may reduce the …

Under the patronage and presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), the Agency released a batch of sea turtles at Saadiyat Beach, one of the main sites …

The Northern runway rehabilitation programme at Dubai International (DXB) has surpassed its midway point on schedule, paving the way for the reopening of the runway on 22nd June, operator Dubai Airports has announced. Since 9th May, more than 1,000 vehicles and 3,000 people have been working on-site at DXB to …