The UAE Presidential Court has confirmed that Saturday, March 1, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
The moon-sighting committee, which met in Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi, on Friday evening, announced the sighting of the crescent moon.
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UAE offers condolences following Saudi helicopter crash
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and the victims of the crash of a helicopter on Sunday belonging to Saudi Aramco in the Ras Tanura region, which resulted in the death of all its passengers.
UAE launches first genomics-driven Alzheimer's prevention trial
The UAE has launched its first genomics-driven clinical trial, using genetic data to identify people at risk of Alzheimer's disease before symptoms develop in a major step towards preventive and personalised healthcare.
Reem Al Hashimy honoured with top Italian leadership award
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.
UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates has condemned renewed Iranian hostile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones.
