First UAE babies to be born in 2024 as the clock struck midnight

As the UAE lit up with dazzling fireworks to welcome the New Year, something special was happening in the maternity wards — there were the first cries of newborn babies, making the start of 2024 extra special for parents who got a double delight.

Sharp at 12am, Egyptian couple Asmaa Issam Moustafa and Ibrahim Metawe, welcomed their second baby, weighing 3.23 kg at Medeor Hospital, Abu Dhabi. Holding the baby in her arms, Asma said, “The Almighty has blessed us with a perfect gift today. This will always be an unforgettable New Year’s…