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ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) – UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The meeting took place on the sidelines of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The two sides explored ways to enhance bilateral ties for the benefit of both nations and their peoples, with a focus on expanding cooperation in priority areas including the economy, trade and investment, renewable energy, innovation, technology, and…
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — Paris will host the first European leg and a summit of global confrontations within the 33rd edition of the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses on Sunday. The event will take place at the historic ParisLongchamp racecourse, bringing together elite Purebred Arabians and champions in one of the most prominent fixtures of the European season. The French leg is held as part of the “Emirates French Guineas” (Poule d’Essai) meeting, which represents one of the most important classic dates on the French and international racing calendars. The Cup’s return to Longchamp,…
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is highlighting the importance of health preparedness and preventive measures for UAE pilgrims ahead of the Hajj season 2026. The Ministry stated the importance of early health readiness to support pilgrims in performing Hajj rituals comfortably and in line with approved health guidelines, through adherence to preventive measures, receiving required vaccinations, and following medical advice before and during travel. These efforts reflect the UAE’s proactive approach to public health and preventive care, as well as ongoing coordination to support the health and wellbeing of UAE pilgrims throughout their Hajj journey. Stay up to…
The World Health Organisation said Thursday that more hantavirus cases could emerge after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship but it expected the outbreak to be limited if precautions were taken. Another sick passenger from the MV Hondius landed in Europe earlier in the day, as the vessel headed to the Spanish Canary Islands and health officials scrambled to map the outbreak of the potentially deadly human-to-human strain. The fate of the Hondius sparked international alarm after three people travelling on it died, though health officials have played down fears of a wider global outbreak from the…
ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — During Make it in the Emirates 2026, ROX announced a strategic agreement with Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group to establish the Middle East’s first Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre, supporting the UAE’s ambition to become a global hub for intelligent manufacturing and exports. As a global AI technology company, ROX integrates advanced new energy technologies with the UAE’s distinctive approach to luxury and outdoor lifestyles. The brand has emerged as a strong contender in the luxury all-terrain SUV segment across the UAE and wider MENA region. With KEZAD Group’s world-class industrial…
ABU DHABI, 9th May, 2026 (WAM) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, during which he renewed Lebanon’s condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian facilities in the UAE. He also affirmed Lebanon’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for all measures it takes to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and the safety of its territory and people. The two sides discussed fraternal relations and various aspects of development cooperation, affirming their commitment to continuing to strengthen ties in…
Sharjah Police apprehended a driver caught performing dangerous stunts and reckless driving in a residential area of the emirate, the authority announced on Saturday (May 9). A video shared by the authority shows a black vehicle swerving sideways in a drifting-style manoeuvre before driving onto a sandy roadside area and speeding back onto the street, sending up clouds of dust while the tyres screeched loudly across the road. Sharjah Police said the incident was reported immediately, prompting authorities to launch an investigation using CCTV footage and information provided by residents in the area. The vehicle was quickly identified, seized, and…
Scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have identified a protein that acts as a master regulator of fat tissue health. When this protein does not function properly, the body develops fat cells that are abnormally large, leading to obesity and a host of other health problems. The protein, which is called nuclear myosin 1c, or NM1, helps control how genes are turned on and off inside the nucleus, and plays a critical role in maintaining healthy fat tissue. The research found that when NM1 is impaired or absent, fat cells fail to mature properly. Instead of developing normally,…
SHARJAH, 6th May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) has achieved a major scientific milestone by successfully tracking the occultation of the dwarf planet, Haumea. In a rare astronomical event that cast its shadow across the UAE in the early hours of May 5, 2026, the team precisely captured the moment the dwarf planet obscured a distant star. The observation took place at exactly 12:11:23 a.m. UAE time, as the team documented the shift in the star’s brightness despite the significant challenge posed by its faintness, which ranged between magnitude 14 and 15. The field campaign was…
Saudi’s Public Health Authority (Weqaya) said that the likelihood of a potential spread of hantavirus in the Kingdom is very low and that the level of risk remains low. Countries worldwide have sought to prevent the further spread of the hantavirus recently, after an outbreak on a cruise ship, by tracking those who had disembarked before the virus was detected and anyone who had close contact with them since. Three people, a Dutch couple and a German national, died in the outbreak on the MV Hondius. To reassure the public, health authorities in Saudi Arabia announced that they are closely monitoring the situation n coordination with international health…