The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the Children's National Hospital in Washington DC, where he was briefed on its leading work in pediatric surgery and healthcare.
This visit underscores the UAE's longstanding support for the hospital, including a significant $150 million contribution for the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and an additional $30 million for the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus.
During his tour, His Highness met with medical staff and explored various specialized departments, including the advanced Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Command Centre, which uses artificial intelligence to monitor patients and facilitate telemedicine consultations globally, including in Abu Dhabi and at the UAE field hospital in Gaza.
He also learned about groundbreaking innovations like a miniature pacemaker for infants developed at the Sheikh Zayed Institute, which has already benefited over 40 pediatric patients, thanks to the UAE’s investment.
In addition, Sheikh Mohamed spent time with Emirati children receiving treatment, checking on their wellbeing and wishing them a speedy recovery, reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to the health of its people.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has announced the completion of the final bridge in the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection upgrade, marking the end of all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on the Bur Dubai side.
Dubai Police have confiscated 32 jet skis during a major inspection at Fishing Harbour 3, targeting rental companies as part of a wider crackdown on marine safety violations.
Sudanese nationals in the UAE will be exempt from paying outstanding residency or visa fines under a move by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) to help them regularise their stay.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, expressing hope that it contributes to enhancing security and stability in the region.
The UAE has outlined its "sincere efforts" over the last two years to seek a civilian-led political solution in Sudan that protects innocents from "tragedy and humanitarian suffering".
UAE airlines have extended the suspension of flights to and from Pakistan, some until Tuesday, May 13, as the country shut its airspace due to cross-border tensions with India.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has conferred the "Order of the Republic" title on UAE'S Mother f the Nation, H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, for her outstanding humanitarian and social contributions in the region and around the world.