ABU DHABI, 9th February, 2020 (WAM) -- A 73-year-old woman from China, admitted into hospital care in the UAE after being infected by the new coronavirus, has recovered, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said today.

“Liu Yujia has recovered fully and…

#WamVideo | This video, prepared by #WAM, documents moments from the UAE’s tireless and dedicated five-year efforts as part of the Arab coalition to restore the rule of law and citizens’ dignity in Yemen, whose legitimate government was overthrown by #Houthi…

DUBAI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- Aramex announced its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year, FY, ending 31st December 2019 on Sunday.

According to a press statement issued by Aramex on Monday, Full Year 2019 revenue increased by 3%…

ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, today announced inking a new partnership for Digital Air Cargo with WebCargo by Freightos to expand digital air cargo reach.

The WebCargo partnership…

ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The rapid urbanisation of Gulf countries in recent decades has highlighted the urgent need for urban risk management to be understood and put into practice, said a UN official.

Mami Mizutori, UN Special Representative…

WASHINGTON, D.C., 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- Ivanka Trump, Advisor to the US President, has said that she looks forward to continuing to spearhead life-impacting programmes that impact and advance women's economic empowerment.

Trump's remarks came following…

VIENNA, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The price of OPEC basket of fourteen crudes stood at US$55.11 a barrel on Friday, 7th February, compared with $55.72 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.

The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes…

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, RAKTDA, has announced that it officially unveiled the Jais Adventure Peak, a collection of iconic adventure attractions perched atop the UAE’s highest mountain, Jebel…

DUBAI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The three Expo Entry Portals that will welcome millions of visitors from around the world to Expo 2020 Dubai have been revealed with just over 250 days to go until the opening.

Conceived by Expo 2020 in collaboration…

ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi announced on Monday, the appointment of Professor Silvia Serrano to the position of Executive Director.

In her new role, effective 27th January 2020, Professor Serrano will directly…

SHARJAH, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The third Global NCD Alliance Forum hosted an insightful plenary session titled, "Saving lives and protecting communities through transformative NCD policies and solutions" to discuss setting priorities and address financing…

DUBAI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, asserted that the Dubai Accessible Tourism International…

ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- For the fourth year in a row, the National Reference Laboratory, NRL, part of Mubadala’s network of world-class healthcare providers, delivered educational talks and workshops for laboratory professionals at this year’s…

KIGALI, Rwanda, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently participated in the Africa Tech Summit 2020 in Kigali, Rwanda, where the organisation launched the second cycle of its GBF Mentorship Programme, which pairs innovative…

DUBAI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has partnered with pharmaceutical and health services companies, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Axios Health Education Services, to support lymphoma and coloenteritis patients.…

SHARJAH, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The Pearl Initiative and NAMA Women Advancement Establishment recently organised a series of one-day workshops to discuss ways in which businesses in the Gulf region should support female employees for organisational…

VENICE, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The National Pavilion UAE at the 2020 Venice Biennale will present an experimental solution to the critical environmental impact of the construction industry, with an exhibition exploring how salt and mineral compounds…

DUBAI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, today attended…

ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- The Central Bank of the UAE, CBUAE, announced on Monday that it would develop a new consumer protection framework in line with its mandate.

In a statement, the Central Bank said the decision is within the realms…

ABU DHABI, 10th February, 2020 (WAM) -- 'The Exchange', a new social innovation space at Yas Mall, by the Authority of Social Contribution, Ma’an, was opened to the public today revealing a packed programme of international speakers, CSR and university workshops…