Newborns in the UAE could soon be screened for genetic diseases within 72 hours of birth.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention is working on a draft resolution making it mandatory for all healthcare facilities to examine babies within the new timeframe.
It’s aimed at detecting the diseases early and providing a proper treatment and counselling plan.
The current screening programme covers at least 40 different genetic disorders.
UAE strengthens child protection measures
The UAE has introduced changes to its laws governing the care of children of unknown parentage, expanding custody options and strengthening child protection measures.
Dubai gears up for New Year celebrations
Dubai authorities have begun final preparations for the New Year celebrations, holding a coordination meeting to review security and operational plans across the emirate.
UAE braces for unsettled weather over coming week
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says a surface low-pressure system will affect the country from December 13 to 19, bringing periods of instability.
Dubai Police take action after birthday road fire stunt
Dubai Police have taken legal action against a man who set fire to a public road to celebrate his birthday, after a video of the incident circulated on social media.
UAE announces New Year holiday for private sector
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the New Year's holiday for private sector employees.
Al Ain named ‘Capital of Arab Tourism 2026’
Al Ain has been named the “Capital of Arab Tourism 2026” by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism during its 28th session in Baghdad, Iraq.
UAE begins loading humanitarian ship to support Gaza
Loading has begun at Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port for the 11th Mohammed Bin Rashid humanitarian ship carrying aid for Gaza.
Sheikh Abdullah, Jordan's Deputy PM & FM discuss Israeli escalation in West Bank
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasised the need to de-escalate tensions in the occupied West Bank during a meeting with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
Robotaxis hit Dubai streets in pilot launch
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of its public Robotaxi service, marking a major step towards autonomous mobility.
ERC opens mobile clinic in Yemen’s west coast
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has opened a mobile clinic in Yemen’s west coast region that will provide essential healthcare services to low-income families, vulnerable groups, senior citizens and people of determination.
New Year holiday confirmed for UAE federal sector
The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced the New Year’s Day holiday for employees of federal entities.
New committee established to document UAE’s founding history
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has issued a resolution forming the National Committee for the UAE Union Narrative.
Rashid Rover 2 clears key tests ahead of Moon mission
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) says the UAE's Rashid Rover 2 has passed a new round of critical tests in the United States, carried out with Firefly Aerospace ahead of its mission to the far side of the Moon in 2026.
UAE imposes stricter penalties on prescription-drug violations
The UAE has amended the law on the medical use of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, imposing fines of up to AED 50,000 and five-year jail terms for violators.
Sharjah Police foil two cocaine smuggling operations, seize 17kg
Sharjah Police have disrupted two cocaine smuggling operations, one domestic and one international, seizing a combined 17 kilograms of the drug and arresting several suspects linked to a multi-country trafficking network.
Advanced humanoid robot to be piloted in Abu Dhabi in 2026
A full-size humanoid robot might potentially roam Abu Dhabi's malls, restaurants and facilities in 2026, following its showcase at the BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
UNESCO raises awareness on gender inequality online at BRIDGE
UNESCO has raised awareness on gender inequality online, revealing that fewer female creators are present on social spaces than men due to gender-tech related violence.
UAE condemns Israeli raid of UNRWA headquarters
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli forces’ raid on the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) at the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of Jerusalem.
DP World installs first 1,000 living seawalls panels at Jebel Ali Port
DP World has completed the first phase of its Living Seawalls installation at Jebel Ali Port, deploying 1,000 eco-engineered panels that transform flat seawall surfaces into habitats where marine life can thrive and enhance biodiversity, setting a new benchmark for sustainable port infrastructure in the region.
UAE 'an exceptional model' in developing AI policies, says Omar Al Olama
The UAE’s proactive approach to regulating and deploying artificial intelligence was in focus at BRIDGE Summit 2025 on Wednesday, where the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, warned that industries and nations hesitant to adopt AI risk being left behind.
The UAE has introduced changes to its laws governing the care of children of unknown parentage, expanding custody options and strengthening child protection measures.
Dubai authorities have begun final preparations for the New Year celebrations, holding a coordination meeting to review security and operational plans across the emirate.
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says a surface low-pressure system will affect the country from December 13 to 19, bringing periods of instability.
