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China has successfully sent three low-orbit communication test satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwest China. Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that the three communication satellites were launched by a Long March-2C carrier rocket at 18:30 (Beijing Time), 20th May, and have entered the planned orbit. …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 251,841 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 …

WHO and partners are working to better understand the extent and cause of an outbreak of monkeypox. The virus is endemic in some animal populations in a number of countries, leading to occasional outbreaks among local people and travelers. The recent outbreaks reported across 11 countries so far are atypical, …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received two phone calls from Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, who offered their condolences on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed and noted the virtues of the late president, as well as his track …

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) continues to progress with the world’s largest mammal reintroduction programme, as it has successfully translocated 20 Scimitar-Horned Oryx (SHO) and 25 Addax to Chad’s Ouadi Rime-Ouadi Achim Game Reserve during last March. Due to the programme’s efforts, the numbers of Scimitar-Horned Oryx in …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received more condolences from a number of world leaders and their representatives on passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. These included Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria; João Lourenço, President of Angola; Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice President of Ghana; Mohamed Hussein Robley, …

As part of the continuous efforts to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and local healthcare authorities are continuing their coordination and implementing strict preventive measures to counteract the spread of infectious diseases, including Monkeypox. Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease caused by …

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated his deepest condolences to the Al Nahyan family, the Government, and the people of the United Arab Emirates on the passing of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In a statement before a special memorial session held by the United Nations General Assembly, “Tribute …

Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, issued Ministerial Resolution No. 205 for 2022 on the conduct of family counsellors working for rehabilitation and family counselling centres at federal courts. The resolution, which addressed the code of conduct and standards of professionalism and personal efficiency of counsellors, …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 258,009 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 …