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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the ninth mass wedding of this year, which was held under his patronage and with the participation of 51 sons of the nation. The ceremony was held at the Al Bait Al Mutahidd hall in Ras Al Khaimah, in the presence of a number of sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, and personalities, alongside the participants and invitees. His Highness the Crown Prince congratulated the newlyweds on this blessed occasion, wishing them a family life filled with love and stability, and may Allah grant them success in building a happy family that is a strong foundation for the community of the UAE. He praised the efforts of the organizing committee and the work they put in to make the mass wedding a success. The participants expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the wise leadership for its continuous support for these national initiatives and for fostering national unity and family stability, and for its concern for the sons of the nation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, attended the ninth mass wedding of this year, which was held under his patronage and with the participation of 51 sons of the nation. The ceremony was held at the Al Bait Al Mutahidd hall in Ras Al Khaimah, in the presence of a number of sheikhs, senior officials, dignitaries, and personalities, alongside the participants and invitees. His Highness the Crown Prince congratulated the newlyweds on this blessed occasion, wishing them a family life filled with love and stability, and may Allah grant them success in building a happy family that is a strong foundation for the community of the UAE. He praised the efforts of the organizing committee and the work they put in to make the mass wedding a success. The participants expressed their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the wise leadership for its continuous support for these national initiatives and for fostering national unity and family stability, and for its concern for the sons of the nation.
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Abu Dhabi National Center for Meteorology announced the end of the weather condition that started on December 13, which led to rainfall and flooding in the country, and a drop in temperatures by about 8 degrees Celsius. According to the center, the lowest temperature recorded in the country was 8.5 degrees Celsius at 7:45 am yesterday. The country was affected by a state of unstable weather due to the extension of a low-pressure system from the Red Sea, accompanied by a southeasterly humid wind, and an upper-level low-pressure system that deepened and weakened occasionally, accompanied by a northwesterly air stream. The upper-level low-pressure system was accompanied by a cold air mass, until Friday, and the amount of cumulus clouds increased, resulting in varying degrees of rainfall at times, accompanied by thunderstorms and occasional hail, and frost in some areas. The wind movement was southeasterly to northeasterly, turning northwesterly at times, with moderate to strong speeds, especially during cumulus clouds, causing dust and sandstorms, reducing visibility, and disrupting the sea. Most of the wadis witnessed a flow of water due to the varying degrees of rainfall in the past few days due to the low-pressure system, and yesterday's weather was marked by a northwesterly wind with strong speeds reaching 45 km/h, and the sea was rough in the Arabian Gulf, with wave heights reaching 7 feet. Also, a westerly wind with strong speeds reached 40 km/h, and the sea was rough in the Oman Sea, with wave heights reaching 6 feet. According to the National Center's bulletin, yesterday's weather was unstable, partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered cumulus clouds in various parts of the country, with a significant drop in temperatures, and the wind was moderate to strong, with occasional dust and sandstorms reducing visibility. The center expects today's weather to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with the formation of cumulus clouds, accompanied by rainfall in some coastal, northern, and eastern areas, and a northwesterly to southwesterly wind with moderate to strong speeds, reaching 50 km/h, and the sea will be rough in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea. Tomorrow's weather is expected to be partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing on the islands and some coastal and western areas, with a possibility of rainfall, and fog at night and morning on some internal western areas, with a southwesterly to northwesterly wind with light to moderate speeds, reaching 35 km/h, and the sea will be rough to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea.
The UAE Health Services Foundation has announced a future plan to enhance the role and services of virtual medical consultations, also known as 'remote consultations'. The plan aims to add new specialties, such as chronic diseases, nutrition, and primary mental health care, and increase the number of virtual doctors in high-demand areas. The foundation has also announced that it is working to integrate the service with smart government applications and enhance integration with the national digital health records. Since the start of virtual consultations in 2024, a total of 37,684 patients have benefited from the service. The service has seen a 35% increase in demand compared to the same period in 2024, thanks to increased community awareness and ease of booking through the smart app. The service is currently available in various specialties, including family medicine, emergency care, and genetic counseling. The virtual clinic is open from 8am to 8pm, while emergency care is available 24/7. The virtual consultations have achieved significant results, including a patient satisfaction rate of 95%, a 40% reduction in unnecessary in-person visits, and improved communication with patients through virtual consultations. The service has also contributed to improving digital health service indicators. The virtual consultations and emergency care are centrally managed and coordinated within the primary healthcare administration, while genetic counseling is shared among qualified medical teams in designated centers across the emirates to ensure geographic coverage and uniform quality of service. Booking is available through the UAE Health Services Foundation app, which connects patients with virtual doctors according to their needs. The service targets all registered patients in primary healthcare centers, including those seeking medical consultation without in-person visits, patients with chronic or recurring conditions that do not require in-person examination, and those planning to get married and require electronic medical consultations and genetic counseling after receiving test results. In cases where a doctor determines that a patient requires further follow-up, they are electronically referred to the relevant specialist center, and the consultation is recorded in the medical system with a direct appointment booking. In emergency cases, patients are immediately directed to the emergency department or urgent care. Continuous training and development are essential to provide virtual medical consultations, which offer numerous benefits, including rapid access to medical services, reduced pressure on healthcare centers, improved patient experience through convenience and flexibility, and support for the organization's digital transformation. The service is constantly evolving to address challenges, including differences in patients' digital skills, the need for public awareness campaigns, and the requirement for continuous training for medical staff on virtual consultation skills.
The Tamer Abdul Hamid Festival 2025 celebrates traditional Emirati crafts in the 'Liwa Village' area, where visitors can experience a cultural journey that takes them back in time to the era of their ancestors. The festival offers a range of interactive workshops that showcase the traditional crafts of 'bride's dress', 'dyeing and perfumery', 'henna', 'sud', 'tali' and 'ceramics'. The 'Liwa Village' area in the Tamer Abdul Hamid Festival 2025 offers a comprehensive cultural experience that revives the traditional Emirati souks, recreating the atmosphere of the local markets that were once bustling with life. The festival transforms the 'Liwa Village' area into a vibrant platform for celebrating Emirati handicrafts, where visitors can watch skilled craftsmen at work, showcasing their expertise and precision in their craft. The festival also offers live demonstrations of traditional crafts, including ceramics, textiles, and henna, which are an integral part of Emirati heritage. The 'Liwa Village' area has attracted visitors of all ages and nationalities, making it one of the main attractions of the Tamer Abdul Hamid Festival 2025, a celebration of tradition that balances authenticity with interactive experiences, emphasizing that traditional crafts are still alive and able to communicate with the present through innovation and creativity. According to Uteja Al-Kabisi, a craftsman specializing in 'tali' weaving, her participation in the festival represents an important opportunity to revive the traditional craft of 'tali' weaving and introduce it to new generations, highlighting the beauty and precision of Emirati women's crafts. Fatima Al Ali, a henna craftsman, expressed her happiness at participating in the festival, saying that 'henna' is one of the oldest traditional practices related to social events in the UAE. She added that through her participation in the festival, she can offer visitors a live experience of preparing henna and its traditional uses, which reinforces the connection to the popular heritage and introduces new generations to the details of this craft. Sa'id Al-Shahi, a ceramics craftsman, stressed that his participation in the festival aims to highlight the importance of ceramics as a fundamental craft in daily life, saying that the 'Crafts Market' offers live demonstrations of ceramics-making and traditional tools, allowing visitors to touch history and see how ancient tools were used by their ancestors in their daily lives.
Sheikh Dhabeib bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Diwan for Development and the Affairs of Martyrs, attended the reception hosted by the family of Ahmed Mohamed Saeed Al Ameri, on the occasion of the marriage of Ali Mohamed Ahmed Al Ameri to Krima Salem Saleh Mohamed Al Ameri. Sheikh Dhabeib bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his sincere congratulations to the newlyweds, wishing them a happy and blessed family life. The reception, held today at the Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi, was attended by a number of high-ranking officials, relatives of the bride and groom, and a gathering of invited guests.
Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into an unmanned aircraft that crashed in northwest Turkey, days after another unidentified aircraft entered the country's airspace from the Black Sea. According to the Turkish news channel "NTV", residents of the province of Kocaeli discovered an unmanned aircraft in a field, prompting an official investigation into the wreckage. The source of the aircraft remains unclear. Turkish officials have not commented on the incident. On Monday, Turkish F-16 fighter jets intercepted an "unidentified" aircraft that had entered the country's airspace, according to officials, who described it as being "out of control". The Ministry of Defense reported that the aircraft was destroyed in a safe location to protect civilians and air traffic. The Turkish government subsequently urged caution over the Black Sea.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the reception hosted by Khalifa Ahmed Khlufan Al-Muhairbi, on the occasion of his son Zayed's wedding to Krima Rashid Saeed Al-Hammri. He extended his sincere congratulations to the newlyweds and their families, wishing them a happy and joyful family life. The reception, held today at the Al-Heyar Hall in the Al Ain area, was attended by a number of senior officials, relatives of the bride and groom, and a gathering of invited guests.
The Future Games Championship - Abu Dhabi 2025 has kicked off at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre 'Adnec' and will continue until December 23, with the participation of more than 850 athletes from over 60 countries, competing in 11 categories that combine live and digital sports, with prizes worth around $5 million. The opening day saw intense competitions in several virtual sports, which blend digital competition and physical performance, amidst a massive crowd and lively atmosphere within the exhibition halls. Some of the most notable competitions held on the first day included matches of Mobile Legends on computers and mobile phones, e-sports basketball 3x3, and digital combat arenas on computers and mobile phones. By the end of the first day, the robot battles stole the show, with Versus Rock team securing a victory in one of the matches in just two and a half minutes using a giant robot weighing 110 kilograms, ensuring their qualification for the next round. According to Nis Hatt, CEO of Virtual International: 'Future Games represent the integrated vision of future sports, where a global platform has been established to showcase a new model of competitive sports, developed and sustained to reach the highest levels. What we're seeing in Abu Dhabi today is a global gathering of athletes competing through physical, technological, and digital sports, reflecting the style of the next generation in training, competition, and communication.'