Thousands of pilgrims from the UAE remain safe and unharmed following yesterday’s crush at Mina. The stampede claimed the lives of 717 people, and injured more than 800, on the third day of Hajj. According to national news agency WAM, Dr. Mohammed Mattar Al Kaabi, Chairman of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, and head of the UAE Hajj mission, said that the UAE pilgrims were safe and well. He added that they were located far away from the site of the stampede.
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.
