UAE lawmakers propose longer paid maternity leave for government workers
ABU DHABI, Jan 21, 2026— The United Arab Emirates is considering extending paid maternity leave for government employees to 95 days, following discussions in the Federal National Council (FNC) aimed at strengthening family-friendly workplace policies.
The proposal was raised during...
Dubai Health Authority holds webinar to mark UAE’s Month of Reading
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 13, 2021: To give you a little more motivation to read, DHA is encouraging community members to tag DHA on its socials using the hashtag #ReadwithDHA. DHA has also been conducting a series of...
Dubai Health Authority holds webinar to discuss health benefits of reading.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2021: Have you challenged yourself recently to learn something new? Do you read often? According to research, challenging the brain by learning new skills as well as reading are activities that enhance brain...
Emirates Health Services Establishment holds first meeting
The Emirates Health Services Establishment (EHSE) has recently held its first meeting under the chairmanship of HE Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama, Head of Board of Directors, in presence of HE Dr. Youssif Al Serkal, the Director-General, and other...
Health Promotion Department introduces global standards for Healthy Schools Program
The new standards include developing school curriculums embracing the mental and physical health concept and stimulating students to follow the precautionary and preventive measures.
Largest Programme to Integrate Mental Health into Primary Health Care
Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, has recently announced its intention to launch the biggest national program for integrating mental health in all the UAE’s primary health care centres.The announcement came during MoHAP’s participation in the Arab Health,...
Ministry of Health Discusses International Cooperation
Dubai: H.E. Dr. Mohammad Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), today met a number of international delegations participating in the Arab Health 2020 taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre.Dr Al Olama and...