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Abu Dhabi has become the first in the world to deliver Itvisma, a one-time gene therapy specifically designed to target the underlying genetic cause of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in patients aged two years and above.

The UAE International Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide assistance to refugees in East Africa, contributing with a grant of $8 million.

An earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in the southern Musandam region early Sunday morning, according to the National Seismic Network at the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international.

Nick Kyrgios defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6‑3 6‑3 on Sunday during the "Battle of the Sexes: The Dubai Showdown" exhibition match held at the sold-out Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.

Cristiano Ronaldo has honoured tennis legend Novak Djokovic with the newly launched Globe Sports Award during the 16th Globe Soccer Awards held on Sunday at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Royal.

French film legend Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, her foundation said Sunday.

Perry Bamonte, keyboardist and guitarist in The Cure, has died at 65, the English indie rock band confirmed through their official website on Friday.

A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled, with the host of the longtime annual performance attributing the decision to the addition of Republican US President Donald Trump's name to the institution in Washington.