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ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) said the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for healthcare innovation, underpinned by advanced digital infrastructure and a forward-looking vision that promotes the use of artificial intelligence to improve healthcare quality and outcomes. “On World Health Day, marked annually on 7th April, the UAE’s proactive approach places it at the forefront of global health innovation,” Mohammad Yaqub, Associate Professor of Computer Vision at MBZUAI, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM). He attributed this to the UAE National AI Strategy 2031,…

The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has submitted a proposal to the Pakistan government to make the membership compulsory with the body, with a fee of Rs10,000 (around Dh130). “I believe all overseas Pakistanis should compulsorily be members of the OPF. If they all become members of the Foundation, then we can serve them better because we will have finances,” Syed Qamar Raza, chairman of OPF, told Khaleej Times in an interview. “We have got the proposal approved from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. It is to be approved by the prime minister. The fee is Rs10,000…

Abu Dhabi’s newly opened biobank is expanding beyond traditional blood and DNA collection to include a wide range of biological materials, from eye samples to fertility and IVF-related tissues, as part of a broader push towards predictive and preventive healthcare. Officials said the facility, launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, is designed to collect, store and analyse diverse human samples to better understand disease patterns and improve health outcomes across the population. “The Abu Dhabi Biobank can store a wide range of samples, including cord blood, stem cells, eye samples, fertility and IVF materials, as…

AJMAN, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman has announced that the emirate’s real estate market recorded 938 transactions in March, with a total value of AED1.66 billion. Eng. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the department, said that the March figures reflect the stability of Ajman’s real estate market and its continued positive performance. He added that the Al Amerah area recorded the highest sale value at AED185 million, while total trading volume reached AED1.2 billion across 680 transactions. Al Muhairi added that the department registered 168 mortgage transactions with…

DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which the city is managed autonomously through data and artificial intelligence, where integrated systems and unified data work intelligently to create a more seamless, proactive, and secure living experience. H.H.’s remarks came during his visit to Digital Dubai, where he affirmed that the initiatives…

MADRID, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — Making a flying start to the week at Itzulia Basque Country, Felix Großschartner of UAE Team Emirates-XRG rode to third place in the stage 1 individual time trial. The former Austrian ITT champion demonstrated his prowess against the clock, coming home just 27 seconds down on the winning time of Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM). Großschartner, one of UAE Team Emirates-XRG‘s most experienced riders, produced a ride that saw him placed amongst the hotly anticipated general classification contenders. Making a strong start right from the gun, the 32-year-old powered up the opening climb, continued…

Traffic congestion, long commutes and daily bottlenecks between emirates could soon become a thing of the past, as UAE authorities outline a set of solutions aimed at easing pressure on the country’s busiest roads. At a recent meeting of the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council, chaired by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, officials reviewed four key approaches to improve traffic flow and make commuting more efficient. The measures range from studying ways to limit the growth in vehicle numbers to expanding highways and building faster, more reliable public transport links between emirates. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…

Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member, has issued a law on preventive measures for infectious diseases in public health establishments. Law No. 4 of 2026 is designed to bolster the emirate’s health system, improve preparedness, and ensure adherence to established health standards. Stay u The law introduces a clear regulatory framework to reduce the risk of infectious diseases in public health facilities, outlining requirements for health monitoring, medical testing, and regular inspections to support safe working environments and protect public health. The law gives the Public Health and Safety Department at Ras…

ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, today confirmed the delivery of three new ship-to-shore (STS) and six rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to its new multipurpose terminal in Safaga, Egypt, marking a crucial step ahead of the opening later this year of a major new commercial maritime gateway on the Red Sea in southern Egypt. The Super Post-Panamax-class cranes made by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC), a leading global manufacturer of industrial cranes, were successfully delivered following ocean transport from China, confirming the commencement of phased…

CAPE CANAVERAL, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Four astronauts launched today towards the Moon aboard the Orion capsule, using the Space Launch System rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in the US state of Florida. US President Donald Trump praised NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years, describing it as completely successful, in remarks made just hours before the earliest possible launch window for the Artemis 2 mission. The Artemis 2 mission had previously been delayed several times due to technical issues and may face further postponement. The mission, expected to last around 10 days, will…