UAE from Monday, June 29th, 2026

A motorist has been jailed for six months after the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court found him guilty of reckless driving that endangered his own life and the lives of other road users.

The UAE has launched its first genomics-driven clinical trial, using data from the Emirati Genome Programme to identify people at risk of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms develop, in a major milestone for precision and preventive healthcare.

Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, has been awarded the Marisa Bellisario Award, one of Italy’s leading honours recognising outstanding women in leadership.