The UAE embassy in Canada has donated US $10,000 to the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), in memory of a Canadian nurse who worked in the UAE for 38 years. Affectionately nicknamed ‘Doctora Latifa’ meaning mercy, Gertrude Dyck was one of the first foreigners to work as a nurse in Al Ain. She was a midwife to many of the 90,000 babies born at the city's Oasis Hospital, after it opened in 1960. Gertrude Dyck died in British Columbia at the age of 75 on October 17, 2009.
Eid holidays confirmed for UAE private sector
Eid Al Fitr holidays have been announced for private sector employees in the UAE.
UAE leaders discuss national progress, prosperity during Ramadan meeting
The UAE's leaders have discussed efforts to advance the country’s development vision and fulfil the aspirations of its people.
UAE strongly condemns Israeli airstrikes on Gaza Strip
The UAE has strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of hundreds of Palestinians, calling it a breach of the ceasefire agreement reached in January.
Dubai rolls out fully digital birth certificate service
In a move to enhance customer convenience, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a fully digital birth certificate issuance service.
MBRGI spends AED 2.2 billion to aid 149 million people worldwide
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) spent a total of AED 2.2 billion on projects that positively impacted the lives of 149 million people across 118 countries in 2024.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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