BEIJING, 4th February, 2026 (WAM) — China’s planned Xihe-2 solar probe, set to launch between 2028 and 2029 and become the world’s first spacecraft stationed at the Sun-Earth L5 point, will enable detection of solar active regions 4-5 days earlier than from Earth orbit. This promises a significant leap forward in space weather prediction and […]
DUBAI, 24th January, 2026 (WAM) — The Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship – Round 1 No Gi got underway today at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex (NAS) in Dubai, with strong action across the U12, U14 and U16 categories. Athletes delivered impressive performances throughout the opening day, underlining the steady progress of […]
ABU DHABI, 18th January, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of the possibility of fog formation and reduced horizontal visibility, which may drop significantly at times, over some internal and coastal areas from 1:00am until 10:00am on Monday, 19 January 2026. The NCM urged motorists to exercise caution while driving […]
WASHINGTON, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — NASA started bringing a four-member astronaut crew back to Earth on Wednesday due to a medical issue, marking the first such early return in the history of the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts undocked from the ISS aboard a Crew Dragon capsule operated by SpaceX, NASA live footage […]
WASHINGTON, 13th January, 2026 (WAM) — Command aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has shifted ahead of the early return of four crew members due to a medical issue. US astronaut Michael Fincke handed over command aboard the ISS to Russian cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov on Monday. The return of the four astronauts is scheduled to […]
EDINBURGH, 3rd January, 2026 (WAM) — A “unique” AI-powered headset that can predict epileptic seizures minutes before they occur has been developed by scientists in Scotland. The Glasgow Caledonian University team behind the research say the wearable device could dramatically transform the way the condition is managed. Currently, there is no readily available device that […]
ABU DHABI, 4th December, 2025 (WAM) — M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, has been recognised by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) for its contribution to the National Campaign for early detection of Hypertension (MMM25), a nationwide initiative aimed at advancing preventive healthcare and improving cardiovascular […]
ABU DHABI, 23rd November, 2025 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, hosted the third edition of the WED Fun Run at Zayed Sports City Stadium. The Run, is held during Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Week 2025, and is an initiative of ECA’s World Early […]
DUBAI, 26th October, 2025 (WAM) – The Breast Imaging 1st Annual Meeting 2025, held in Dubai under the theme “Highlighting Current Practice and a New Era in Breast Cancer Screening”, brought together leading experts to present the latest global innovations and technologies in early breast cancer diagnosis. The event was attended by prominent figures in […]
GENEVA, 23rd October, 2025 (WAM) – No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather — and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to all, UN chief António Guterres said on Wednesday. Early-warning systems work,” he told the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in Geneva. “They give farmers the power to protect their […]
NEW YORK, 8th October, 2025 (WAM) — Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, has stressed “the need to move quickly from crisis response to recovery because rebuilding Gaza’s health system will not only save lives today; it will restore dignity, stability, and hope for the future.” The statements came at the Seventy-second […]
KIGALI, 4th October, WAM – A delegation from the General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education –one of the institutions under Erth Zayed Philanthropies – has reviewed the efforts of Rwandan organisations and institutions in the field of early childhood empowerment. Humaid Al Houti, Secretary-General of the Khalifa Award for Education, stated that the […]
