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The launch of a bone marrow transplant programme opens up the opportunity for Emiratis and residents to secure treatment at home without the need to travel overseas News of the successful transplant, which was the result of collaboration between Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, represents a major breakthrough for cancer patients living in the UAE who can now seek treatment closer to home to remain with family. Bone marrow transplants are one of the most established stem cell-based therapies in the treatment of cancer, particularly blood cancers. A great achievement from a country that doesn't know the impossible 👌❤

Dubai is optimistic about travel "normalising" by winter as more countries are opening up, Helal Al Marri, Director-General of Dubai Tourism UAE is following World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines on mass testing and is "ensuring international safety protocols are adhered to as tourists return to Dubai" Dubai launches ‘Dubai Assured’ stamp for tourism and retail establishments The initiative is part of efforts to showcase Dubai as one of the world’s safest destinations as it continues to receive tourists following the city’s reopening to international visitors on 7 July. People are happy with their presence in the UAE and that keeps them from traveling abroad ❤

  The success of the UAE in launching the first Arab and Islamic probe to Mars is an exceptional and inspiring regional and international turning point. By launching the Hope Probe, the UAE has officially joined the club of nine countries that have explored Mars. Since the announcement of the project in 2014, the probe has encountered many challenges. The UAE entered this field earlier than other major countries that have worked for many before launching similar projects, which was a challenge to the Emirati personnel working on the project. After six years, the UAE has accomplished a unique and unprecedented achievement by launching the probe, which will reinforce its international presence in the sector. Our great country UAE that doesn't know the word impossible has overcame many challenges, including the coronavirus pandemic and the difficulties faced during the transfer of the probe to Japan. ✌❤

Sinopharm's trial vaccine is one of 140 being developed worldwide - but among the few to enter human trials The vaccine was developed by Chinese state-owned manufacturer Sinopharm and is being tested on 5,000 volunteers in Abu Dhabi and 15,000 people could eventually be involved. Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, chairman of the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, was the first volunteer to receive the jab. Others have since joined the trial. It is one of dozens of vaccines in development against Covid-19.  It's a great work by Abu Dhabi 👏👏

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi has announced the registration of 5,000 volunteers in Abu Dhabi for the third phase of clinical trials for an inactivated Covid-19 vaccine. Emiratis and residents of all nationalities aged between 18 and 60 are eligible to take part in the trials if considered suitable after a medical check-up. Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi was the first person given the Phase III inactivated vaccine for Covid-19. The UAE was the preferred choice to conduct the Phase III trials for the inactive Covid-19 vaccine because of its demographic heterogeneity, allowing for robust research across multiple ethnicities and increasing its feasibility for global application to the success of the trials.  Great work Abu Dhabi 👌

There are 15,000 volunteers for the study and trials. The UAE's healthcare sector has moved on to the third stage of Covid-19 vaccine research and clinical trials, a UAE minister has announced. If it proves to be effective, "we will move on to mass production of the vaccine", said Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention. The UAE had earlier announced that it had started phase 3 clinical trial of a Covid-19 vaccine that is expected to be available by the end of 2020 or early 2021. The UAE has announced the launch of a smart platform that allows users to identify the nearest health centre using an interactive map. Abu Dhabi does great efforts to keep everyone safe ❤

While the coronavirus pandemic has halted travel plans and cancelled holidays around the world for many, in Abu Dhabi, business seems to be better than ever for the emirate's hotels. Cases of the coronavirus have dropped to less than 1 per cent per capita in Abu Dhabi City. DCT says this is because of strict measures and increased testing The tourism authority has been working with hotels in Abu Dhabi to introduce enhanced hygiene and safety standards designed to protect hotel guests against the coronavirus. We are very proud of the hard work of Abu Dhabi ❤

A private medical group has been thanked for its role in tackling the coronavirus outbreak, as health officials confirmed that its hospitals had released their last Covid-19 patients. Mediclinic treated cases at four hospitals in Abu Dhabi City and Al Ain as part of joint efforts with the government to tackle the outbreak. "It is without a doubt that the national efforts and the teamwork between the public and private sector are what enabled us to face this pandemic and maintain the health and safety of all members of the community," said Dr Jamal Alkaabi, acting undersecretary of Department of Health - Abu Dhabi. Fewer than  1 in every 100 people tested in Abu Dhabi City  are now found to have the virus Abu Dhabi continues to test and treat patients in public and private health facilities, and in special field hospitals set up across the emirate. Thanks Abu Dhabi for the ongoing efforts

Private hospitals in Abu Dhabi are now clear of Covid-19 cases after the final patient was recently discharged. The consistent efforts of the healthcare sector and testing in line with the National Screening Programme have drastically reduced the number of cases requiring medical care The hospitals of Burjeel Medical Group and NMC Healthcare, as well as Ain Al Khaleej Hospital are now free of COVID-19 cases. The facilities continue to provide specialised and full healthcare services to patients. 👌 This is what we are used to from Abu Dhabi and the great efforts the emirate does ✌❤  

Doctors at the isolated hospitals, which are declared empty, said that the analysis of the injury and recovery index during the past two months showed a significant decrease in the rate of injuries in the country, by a large percentage, compared to an increase in the recovery rate They added that most of the newly recorded injuries are classified as simple, do not require a medical bed, and are isolated and monitored at home. The department praised the distinguished efforts provided by the medical cadres in hospitals and health facilities in the emirate, and called on community members to continue taking the necessary precautions, such as wearing masks, washing hands, and maintaining social distance We are very proud of the hard work of Abu Dhabi ❤

The United Arab Emirates is on the verge of creating history and joining an elite club of nations when it will launch its first-ever mission to Mars. “I think one of the messages of this mission is hope, which is the name of the probe itself,” Hessa Al Matroushi, science data and analysis lead for the mission at the UAE’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center, told Space.com recently. “If a small nation like us is able to achieve this kind of mission and get ourselves to Mars, then everything is possible.” Our country UAE figured out that space is very important for our development and sustainability. It’s a bridge to the future ❤

The Hope Probe embodies the culture of possibilities deeply rooted in the UAE's approach, philosophy and journey of accelerating development since the foundation It is a testament to the UAE's determination to overcome the impossible. Despite all the challenges arising from the global Covid-19 crisis, the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) remained on track. Our journey to space represents a message of hope to every Arab citizen that we have the innovation, resilience and efforts to compete with the greatest of nations in the race for knowledge The probe is expected to reach Mars in February 2021.

In a bid to highlight the success of the healthcare sector’s ongoing efforts in the plight against Covid-19, the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, DoH, has confirmed that all private healthcare facilities in the emirate are now ‘Covid-19 free   The Department calls on citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi suffering from respiratory symptoms to visit one of the aforementioned healthcare providers to receive the appropriate care. We are very proud of the hard work of #AbuDhabi  and now all private healthcare facilities in the emirate are now #Covid19 free  ❤

In light of continued positive outcomes in containing the spread of COVID-19 in the emirate, this decision has been made to enable the public to enter Abu Dhabi without the need to apply for a permit. Abu Dhabi has achieved a low number of patients requiring hospital treatment, with many hospitals across the emirate now free of COVID-19 cases, and a significant decrease in the percentage of cases found during testing. Abu Dhabi's decision is a preventative measure based on several factors and indicators, with the objective of reducing the possibility of infection between locations in general and supporting the completion of the National Screening Programme approved by the Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Committee for the coronavirus pandemic Thanks to our country that One of the main concerns of it is to preserve the safety of all citizens and residents ❤

Abu Dhabi has put in place a new system to allow people to enter the emirate. Drivers are permitted to cross the border if they can show police the results of a negative Covid-19 test. officials said that the emirate had "achieved a low number of patients requiring hospital treatment" with many facilities now free of cases but this decline in cases required continued testing and restrictions on movement to avoid further infections. Authorities said the decision is part of a set of preventive measures and aims to support the emirate's National Screening Programme with the objective of reducing infections. Anyone crossing the border, including on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Ain Road, among others, will be stopped at police checkpoints. Great efforts Abu Dhabi ❤👏👏

People planning to enter Abu Dhabi are required to take a Covid-19 test outside the emirate All those planning to enter Abu Dhabi are required to take a COVID-19 test outside the emirate. The text message showing a negative test result received within 48 hours must be shown in order to enter. All texts for tests taken in Abu Dhabi will not be valid for entry. Tests may be taken outside Abu Dhabi at any hospital or screening centre affiliated to the National Screening Programme. Proud of Abu Dhabi for that effort .❤

Abu Dhabi has updated its travel rules to allow residents to take 48-hour trips outside the emirate. Motorists must be tested in the city before they leave and take their results with them. Previously, residents could leave Abu Dhabi but had to be screened before returning, at a clinic in Dubai or the Northern Emirates, to prove they were Covid-free. Police at the border must check text message confirmation from testing centres or the government’s Al Hosn tracing app to ensure all drivers and any passengers are negative. Thanks to our country that One of the main concerns of it is to preserve the safety of all citizens and residents ❤

During COVID-19 testing, a large number of workers from all localities of worker’s accommodations in Abu Dhabi, including the industrial zones, were provided free testing for the virus. Since the start of the global health crisis, the committee has ensured a safe working environment that takes into account all precautionary measures and in accordance with the highest international standards, and the application of preventive health measures to ensure the safety of workers from transmission Workers were provide with educational material in several languages and through several means to educate them about the risks of COVID-19 and ways to prevent the infection How great efforts!  Proud of that ❤

أيام قليلة تفصلنا عن انطلاق "مسبار الأمل" في رحلته التاريخية إلى المريخ، تجسيدا لفكرة طموحة بدأت قبل نحو 6 سنوات حين أعلنت قيادة دولة الإمارات عن مشروع إرسال أول مسبار عربي إسلامي للكوكب الأحمر من أجل دراسة غلافه الجوي. أن المشروع يجسد طموح دولة الإمارات وسعي قيادتها الرشيدة المستمر إلى تحدي المستحيل وتخطيه وترسيخ هذا التوجه كقيمة راسخة في هوية الدولة وثقافة أبنائها. هذا المشروع الاماراتي الرائع  لاستكشاف المريخ يلعب دورا مهما في بث الأمل في الشباب  ❤ العربي

The UAE announced that has assisted more than one million medical workers worldwide through the supply of over 1,000 tonnes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), medical and food aid in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UAE has been a leader in global humanitarian efforts to stem the virus’ spread.  The UAE has partnered with numerous international organisations to boost the effectiveness and reach of its COVID-19 assistance Proud of UAE that is the most humanitarian country in the whole world  🤗❤

The UAE has helped more than a million medical workers across the world by sending essential aid and protective gear The Emirates sent more than 1,000 tonnes of equipment including face masks, gloves and protective gowns to 70 countries in recent months   Since its very founding, the UAE has pursued bonds of friendly cooperation and solidarity with other countries, believing that nations must set aside their differences in favour of unity and the greater good of humankind. 🤗 Proud of UAE that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been a leader in global humanitarian efforts to stem the virus’ spread ✌❤