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Health

Genetic testing becomes mandatory for premarital screenings in UAE by 2025

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Effective January 2025, the UAE mandates genetic testing for Emiratis in premarital screenings, aiming to reduce hereditary disease risks, aided by the Emirati Genome Programme....
Travel

Emirates reopens Edinburgh route for daily flights after four years

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Emirates resumes daily service to Edinburgh, reconnecting Scotland with Dubai and enhancing Scottish industry access to global markets through the airline's Boeing 777 operations....
News

UAE and Slovenia strengthen ties with focus on trade and energy

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed met Slovenian President Dr. Pirc Musar in Abu Dhabi to strengthen bilateral cooperation, focusing on trade, energy, and regional stability initiatives....
News

Death toll rises to 211 as Spain’s Valencia region faces deadly floods

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Severe floods in Spain’s Valencia region have claimed 211 lives, with authorities deploying 10,000 soldiers and police as search efforts continue for dozens still missing....
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Climate funding gap to hit $2.7 trillion annually says Moody’s report

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Moody's latest report reveals a $2.7 trillion annual climate investment gap by 2030, emphasizing urgent funding needs to support global resilience and low-carbon economic transition....
Business

DAE reports $310.8 million net profit for January to September 2024

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Dubai Aerospace Enterprise reported $310.8 million net profit for Jan–Sep 2024, a 55% increase year-over-year, supported by strategic aircraft acquisitions and rising revenue....
Sports

Ons Jabeur returns to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after shoulder injury

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Jabeur returns to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after a challenging season, recovering from a shoulder injury that sidelined her for the latter half of 2024....
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FAO to co-implement 21 new global health projects worth $109 million

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FAO will lead 21 global health projects, supported by $109 million from the Pandemic Fund, aimed at enhancing pandemic preparedness across 32 countries in regions...