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The UAE’s health ministry signed memoranda of understandings with five private healthcare facilities, aimed at building an integrated system between public and private sectors in managing exceptional and emergency cases. The five hospitals are: Thumbay Group Hospitals, University Hospital, Ajman Hospital, Fujairah Hospital, Amina Hospital, and Dar Al Kamal Hospital. The agreements also ensure continuity of healthcare services in line with highest standards of quality and efficiency under a unified national framework for preparedness and response. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The signing ceremony was attended by Dr Amin Al Amiri, Assistant…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi has marked a global milestone achievement by becoming the first in the world where Camizestrant, a next-generation therapy for advanced breast cancer, has been administered to a patient in a clinical care setting. The treatment is designed to support earlier, more targeted intervention for patients whose cancer has developed resistance to conventional hormone therapy. The achievement reflects Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for best-in-class care, where advanced diagnostics and timely access to specialised treatments are supporting more personalised care. Under the supervision of the Department of Health – Abu…

A green sea turtle that survived the loss of a front flipper and spent more than a year in rehabilitation has become the face of a major conservation milestone in the UAE. Known as Foxy, the turtle was among 23 rehabilitated sea turtles released into the Arabian Gulf by Jumeirah to mark World Sea Turtle Day. But her return to the wild carried added significance. Fitted with a satellite tracker before her release, Foxy became the 100th turtle to be monitored through the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), a milestone that conservationists say will help deepen understanding of marine life…

PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — In line with the previously announced collaboration roadmap, EDGE and Leonardo detailed further plans to establish a Joint Venture (JV), which would develop, commercialise, manufacture, and support some of the most advanced key defence sensors and systems available globally. The JV will focus on a range of defence capabilities, including airborne radars for next-generation stealth platforms, the Kronos Grand Mobile High-Power (HP) radar, Combat Management Systems (CMS) and Multi-Mission Aircraft Sensors. The JV will also serve as a commercial platform to promote and sell the M-346 fighter/trainer aircraft and other defence capabilities across European…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Family Care Authority (FCA) has announced the launch of the second episode of the “Wateen” Podcast, an awareness-driven initiative aimed at strengthening community awareness and supporting family cohesion and stability through specialised, accessible content that reflects the realities and daily challenges faced by families. The initiative aligns with the objectives of the UAE’s “Year of the Family”, which seeks to enhance family wellbeing and strengthen social cohesion across the nation. The second episode, titled “Reassurance Begins at Home: How Can We Strengthen Family Resilience During Difficult Times?” features Dr. Mona Al Bahar,…

When Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “We say what we do, and we do what we say,” he encapsulated the action-first philosophy behind Dubai’s rise on the global stage, a motto that continues to shape a city with no finish line for growth. Dubai’s approach is built on a simple principle – deliver ambitious outcomes quickly, without compromising precision or quality. It is a model in which execution is treated as the true measure of ambition, and ideas are expected to move rapidly from planning to delivery. On Wednesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime…

PARIS, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — EM&E Group, a leading Spanish group in defence and security innovation and technologies, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) advanced technology and defence group, EDGE, signed today at Eurosatory the agreement to establish the joint venture in the UAE which they first announced in February. The new company, which initially had a commercial pipeline of $1.5 billion, has increased its forecasts by 15%, reaching $1.725 billion. The agreement, signed by Omar Al Zaabi, President – Commercial, EDGE Group, and Fernando Fernández, CEO of EM&E Group, has established the rules that will govern the new…

SHARJAH, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah is pushing ahead with one of its most ambitious transport projects to date—a AED750 million programme to build and upgrade road corridors linking the emirate directly with Dubai, with an initial opening planned for November 2026. The works have been ordered by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, as part of a broader push to develop the emirate’s road network and improve traffic flow across its various districts. Leading the delivery are Mubadara (the Authority for Initiatives Implementation) and the Sharjah Roads and…

Abu Dhabi has achieved a global medical milestone after doctors at Burjeel Cancer Institute became the first in the world to administer a next-generation breast cancer treatment in a clinical setting.  The treatment, called Camizestrant, was given to a woman in her forties with advanced breast cancer after doctors detected signs that her cancer was becoming resistant to conventional therapy, even before scans showed any worsening of the disease. The breakthrough was made under the supervision of the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi (DoH), highlighting the emirate’s growing role in precision medicine and advanced cancer care. Stay up to date…

ABU DHABI, 17th June, 2026 (WAM) — Reinforcing the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to advancing sustainable development globally, and in line with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development’s (ADFD) strategic role as a catalyst for transformative development solutions, the Fund has financed the Agricultural Systems Development Project in Karakalpakstan, the Republic of Uzbekistan, with a total investment of AED 18.7 million. The project reflects a strategic partnership between ADFD and the Government of Uzbekistan, represented by the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change and the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), the…