The Martyr’s Families’ Affairs Office (MFAO) is calling on UAE residents to participate in a moment of silence on Martyrs' Day. According to national news agency WAM, the MFAO has urged nationals and expats to observe a moment of silence and prayer at 11:30 am on the November 30, in an effort to honour martyrs and express solidarity with their families. The UAE flag will be flown at half-mast across the country from 8:30 am until 11:30 am followed by the silent prayer.
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.
