Abu Dhabi, May 7 (Inditop.com/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will observe International Nurses Day May 12.

The theme this year is “Nurses: Together For Healthier Lives”.

The day is celebrated in memory of Florence Nightingale who was born May 12 and founded nursing as a modern profession.

This year’s event is organised by the Emirates Nursing Association (ENA) in collaboration with Medscope International FZ LLC.

The celebration will include scientific, cultural and educational programmes.