UAE and Gulf awareness days and key dates
Awareness days, weeks and months, with bank holidays and the big commercial dates. Pick a country and the types you need, then subscribe in your own calendar.
Showing only days marked in UAE and Gulf. Tick "Include international days" to add worldwide days.
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Tuesday 2 May 2023
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World Asthma Day
A global day on the first Tuesday of May that raises awareness of asthma and better care for people living with it.
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World Asthma Day
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Friday 5 May 2023
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International Day of the Midwife
A global day on 5 May celebrating midwives and calling for more investment in midwifery.
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International Day of the Midwife
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Monday 8 May 2023
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International Thalassaemia Day
Marked on 8 May, this day raises awareness of thalassaemia, an inherited blood disorder, and supports patients and better access to care.
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World Ovarian Cancer Day
A global day on 8 May that unites patient groups to raise awareness of ovarian cancer and push for earlier diagnosis.
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International Thalassaemia Day
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Wednesday 10 May 2023
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World Lupus Day
A global day on 10 May that raises awareness of lupus and calls for earlier diagnosis, better care and more research.
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World Lupus Day
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Friday 12 May 2023
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International Nurses Day
A global day on 12 May, Florence Nightingale's birthday, recognising the work of nurses.
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International Nurses Day
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Wednesday 17 May 2023
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World Hypertension Day
A global day on 17 May that encourages people to check their blood pressure and to prevent and control high blood pressure.
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World Hypertension Day
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Tuesday 30 May 2023
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World MS Day
A global awareness day for multiple sclerosis held on 30 May each year.
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World MS Day
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Wednesday 31 May 2023
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World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day on 31 May raises awareness of the harm caused by tobacco and the tactics of the tobacco industry.
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World No Tobacco Day

