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An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Crete, Greece, The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) earlier registered the tremor at 6.1. Egyptian authorities reported the quake was felt in some of the country’s cities. Thank God there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Thankfully it was in the sea. The area is already burdened (with earlier tremors) and if it were inland there could have been damage

Abu Dhabi's Al Maryah Island is gearing up for another stellar New Year's Eve party Abu Dhabi has decorated a number of streets and bridges on the island of Abu Dhabi with hundreds of paintings and formations to celebrate the New Year 2022, with the aim of bring happiness to our hearts In Abu Dhabi, the illuminated geometric figures and paintings were decorated with the number 50, which was installed on a number of them to express the coincidence of the New Year celebrations with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the State of the Union, and to mark the beginning of the next 50 years of achievements and gains that push the process of development and progress, and consolidate the global position that the UAE has reached. 🇦🇪 

The UAE's non-oil foreign trade jumped to about 1 trillion and 286 billion dirhams during the first nine months of this year. Something to be proud of.  Our country's non-oil exports increased to 247.9 billion dirhams during the first nine months of this year, there is a growth of 34.5%. The numbers achieved in the first nine months of this year are a clear indication of the speed of recovery of the UAE’s foreign trade, the rapid return to pre-pandemic levels, and the achievement of strong growth rates, which confirms the country’s leading position as a vital trade gateway between East and West.

Mr Makhtar Diop, a Senegalese economist and politician, is visiting the UAE this week to explore the opportunities in the country, which he described as “something quite unique" In an exclusive interview with The National, Mr Makhtar Diop said that “the pace of technology adoption in the UAE is quite impressive The fast pace of the UAE economy's diversification makes it "much more resilient to any shock that will happen on commodities” Proud of my country UAE that is at the forefront of anything tech-related. Meanwhile, the UAE is one of the most vibrant capital markets. It is a place where everyone meets.

WHO Director-General commended Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre on COVID-19 treatments and ADSCC also specialises in developing pioneering technology methods for targeted stem cell therapies that rapidly detect, identify, and count specific cells  ADSCC’s research was referenced in the latest edition of the WHO Therapeutics and COVID-19 Living Guideline issued on 7th December, which notes the most up-to-date recommendations for the use of therapeutics in the treatment of COVID-19. ADSCC was also commended for contributing to the national testing and vaccination programme as the centre recorded over 14.5 million PCR tests to date ADSCC recently succeeded in its first experiment to locally manufacture CAR T-Cells in a laboratory and is close to starting clinical trials to prove the safety and effectiveness of CAR T-Cell therapy in treating hematologic cancers.  I take care of the center's efforts and we  look forward to further success. 

 Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), has visited Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre  ADSCC aims to become the WHO’s first partner in the Middle East. We're proud of the legacy we inherited from our leaders who built this great nation 50 years ago and laid a strong foundation for the future.  The WHO has led the global effort in combatting COVID-19 and commended Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre for providing its cutting-edge stem cell treatment to infected patients 

Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, was named the most influential figure in women’s rights in 2021 by the Arab Council for Social Responsibility In the UAE, we are always proud of the giving and achievements of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, and of the role and efforts of Her Highness in the renaissance of Emirati women. The Emirati woman, thanks to the support of Sheikha Fatima and her efforts and her belief in the competencies and energies of the daughter of the UAE, was able to reach the world and achieve qualitative achievements that contribute to the renaissance of the UAE and raise its name in the global fields.

Our Gulf leaders are expected go to Riyadh to discuss regional security, multilateral diplomacy and trade The GCC aims to serve the common interests of Member States, and the prosperity and development of the people of the GCC countries  The UAE is committed to declaring GCC summit and expresses optimism that the coming years will bring stability, security and prosperity to the GCC countries and peoples and the region as a whole. The GCC states; Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, come together every year to discuss trade, politics and security issues.

The Abraham Accords Peace Agreement between the UAE and Israel constituted a vital move towards achieving peace, enhancing security, and promoting stability in the region The Israeli Prime Minister expressed his pleasure at accepting the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to visit the UAE, which is the first visit within a very short period after the signing of the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement The relations between the two countries have strengthened in all fields And I expect that our relations will remain good, especially in the economic field the values of tolerance, peace and dialogue are common, and that is why the friendship that unites us developed at such a high speed. we are working together to ensure a better future for our children InshaAllah 👌 

Researchers in South Africa and around the world are conducting studies to better understand many aspects of Omicron and will continue to share the findings of these studies as they become available It is not yet clear whether Omicron is more transmissible compared to other variants, including Delta. The number of people testing positive has risen in areas of South Africa affected by this variant, but epidemiologic studies are underway to understand if it is because of Omicron or other factors More information will emerge in the coming days and weeks. WHO’s TAG-VE will continue to monitor and evaluate the data as it becomes available and assess how mutations in Omicron alter the behaviour of the virus Finally i can tell you that the most effective steps individuals can take to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus is to keep a physical distance of at least 1 metre from others; wear a well-fitting mask; open windows to improve ventilation; avoid poorly ventilated or crowde...

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is welcomed by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in the UAE capital The UAE and Saudi Arabia are confident that together, we will be able to confront all challenges in the region and to maintain our common interests and the welfare of our peoples InshaAllah We are proud of the excellent relations between our countries UAE and Saudi Arabia that it keeps growing stronger as they are founded on fraternity, history, geography and common interests  We continue to build upon the deep ties of friendship and cooperation that exist between the UAE and Saudi Arabia while contributing to the strength and stability of the region. 

The UAE seeks to spread peace all over the world and the proof is Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed's visit to Iran. UAE's top national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan met secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani in Tehran. During the meeting, which took place in Tehran, the two sides discussed prospects of consolidating bilateral ties and explored an array of issues of common interest. The Iranian President reciprocated the greetings and wished the UAE leaders continued progress and development

A mummy estimated to be between 800 and 1,200 years old has been unearthed by archeologists in Peru, at a site near the country's capital city of Lima The mummy was tied with ropes and with its hands covering its face, in what researchers say is a southern Peruvian funeral custom. The age of the mummy means it dates back to pre-Hispanic times, and even precedes the Inca civilization who established Peru's best-known citadel of Machu Picchu in the 15th century The discovery of this resident sheds a new light on interactions and relationships in pre-Hispanic times The mummy was most likely a young man between 25 and 30 years old who had come from the mountains to Cajamarquilla, formerly a bustling commercial center in the pre-Columbian era. The circumstances of the discovery led the researchers to conclude this was no ordinary citizen, but likely an important person in contemporary society. Several mummies have previously been found in Peru and neighboring Chile, with...

The UAE's National Day will be extra special this year as it coincides with the country's Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since the founding of our country  50 years of prosperity, peace & harmony Our President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 870 prisoners to mark the UAE's milestone 50th National Day celebrations this week This humanitarian gesture is aimed at giving inmates a chance to rebuild their lives and contribute to society and to ease the burden on their families I wish a happy 50th UAE National Day... May we all live in health & happiness for many more years to come ♥️