The Emirates Red Crescent arrived in Taiz and other remote areas in Yemen as the war against Houthi rebels continues. The UAE is the first country to reach areas such as Lahij, Shabwa and Bab Al Mandab. The humanitarian organisation’s latest campaign is focused on assisting Bedouins affected by the ongoing events in the country. Tents, mattresses and blankets, as well as electric lamps and water containers are being handed out to the needy.
UAE approves Itvisma gene therapy to treat spinal muscular atrophy
The UAE has become the second country in the world to approve the use of Itvisma to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in eligible adults and children aged two years and above.
Cloudy weather, rain forecast for parts of UAE
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) is forecasting partly cloudy to cloudy conditions at times on Saturday, with the chance of convective cloud formation and rainfall in some areas — particularly across the northern and eastern regions.
Sri Lankan President thanks UAE for flood relief efforts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has spoken by phone with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who expressed gratitude for the UAE’s humanitarian support to communities affected by recent floods.
Dubai’s beaches, parks reopen as weather improves
With improved weather conditions across the emirate, Dubai Municipality has announced the reopening of beaches, public parks and open-air markets.
