Geneva: The 78th World Health Assembly, scheduled to convene in Geneva during the third week of May, will feature a high-level segment focusing on ‘Traditional Medicine: From Traditional Heritage to Frontier Science, for Health for All.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has informed India’s Ministry of Ayush that this segment will take place under the auspices of the Group of Friends of Traditional Medicine. The forum will provide WHO member states with a platform to discuss and promote the integration of traditional medicine into global health systems, as confirmed by Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the

Dubai: Dubai Health marked International Nurses Day by hosting a ceremony honouring its 4,400-strong nursing team, including 12 recipients of the international DAISY Award for clinical excellence and compassionate care. The event, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai, welcomed more than 1,500 nurses from across Dubai Health’s hospitals and centers. According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony was attended by Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai, who joined Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health; Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Chief Academic Officer of Dubai Health and Provost of

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi, and CPX, a provider of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. The agreement aims to advance cybersecurity and digital resilience within Abu Dhabi’s healthcare sector. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed in the presence of Khalaf Helal Al Mazrouei, Director General of Corporate Enablement and Community Services at DoH. The signatories were Engineer Eissa Nasser Alhammadi, Information and Cyber Security Office Director at DoH, and Hadi Anwar, CEO

Dubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. (24) of 2025 to reconstitute the Board of the Dubai Media Council. The Council will be chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. According to Emirates News Agency, the Decree appoints Mona Ghanem Al Marri as the Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, with Nehal Badri serving as its Secretary-General. Other appointed members include Hala Badri, Malek Sultan

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, underscored the UAE’s commitment to technological transformation as a strategic enabler for future development during his visit to Google’s Dubai offices. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE is actively enhancing its technological capabilities through significant partnerships with leading global technology companies. These collaborations are pivotal in spearheading new trends, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence, which was a focal point during Sheikh Hamdan’s visit to the Dubai Innovation Hub. Upon his arrival, Sheikh Hamdan was greeted by

Raipur: Thirteen people, including nine women and four children, lost their lives in a tragic road accident in India’s Raipur district. The incident occurred when a truck carrying passengers collided with a trailer, as confirmed by Raipur Assistant Superintendent of Police, Kiran Rathore. This accident is considered one of the worst road mishaps in the region, leaving twelve others injured. According to Emirates News Agency, India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, expressed his deep grief over the tragic loss of lives. In response to the accident, he sanctioned relief payments of 200,000 Indian rupees (approximately US$2,350) to the next of kin

Sharjah: Embodying the vision of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, FANN – the Media Discovery Platform – is launching a series of creative workshops this May for children and youth aged 6 to 18. The initiative aims to empower young artists, enhance their knowledge, and develop skills in filmmaking, multimedia, animation, and photography. The workshops are designed to motivate participants to pursue their passion in various fields of media and visual arts. According to Emirates News Agency, the workshops align with the Foundation’s goal to instill a culture of creativity and excellence among young people and to enhance

Sharjah: The Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) convened their third roundtable in a proactive series aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs, this time focusing on the true potential of social entrepreneurship in Sharjah and the UAE. Held at AUS, the event hosted policymakers, academics, innovators, and founders to dissect challenges, celebrate progress, and chart a roadmap for a thriving social enterprise ecosystem. According to Emirates News Agency, the roundtable was led by Mariam Bin Al Shaikh, Director of SBWC, and Dr. Narjess Boubakri, Dean of School of Business at AUS. The event featured a