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Abu Dhabi hospital reveals new brain scan to detect Alzheimer's earlier
A scan that can detect Alzheimer’s disease before memory loss begins is now available in the UAE for the first time. The amyloid PET scan, recently launched at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, is a milestone in the region’s fight against...

UAE IB results: These Dubai, Abu Dhabi students hit 45
GEMS students shine with top scoresAanya Khandelwal aims for human rights law with perfect IB scoreTanay earns 44, bound for Columbia UniversityGhosh eyes medicine at top global universitiesTop scorers at Innoventures EducationAlia credits school...

UAE stays course on five million barrels production capacity plan by 2027
The UAE said on Thursday it was committed to staying the course on its plan to be able to produce five million barrels per day by 2027. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure re-established its commitment to the goal on Thursday, according to...

Mohammad Alfaraj's show and Louvre Abu Dhabi's new loans in weekly gallery guide
At Louvre Abu Dhabi, new loans and acquisitions have been woven into the museum’s permanent galleries, adding fresh layers to its core universal narrative. At Ishara Art Foundation, a new exhibition brings a visual identity from the streets into a...

UAE Group Apologizes For Disseminating Lifetime Golden Visa Rumors
July 10, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – In the past few days, the UAE faced a lot of confusion over the lifetime golden visa rumors. The news of the UAE offering the golden visa for lifetime residency at a small fees of Dh100,000 had spread like a wildfire...

Thai Massage Therapists in UAE to Receive Global Standard Certification
He proudly recalled that on 12th December 2019, UNESCO formally inscribed "Nuad Thai" (Thai massage) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This pivotal recognition affirmed Thai massage's ancient value to a global audience, acknowledging it as a...

Nigeria, UAE Forge Strategic Digital Alliance To Empower Youth With Global Tech Skills
In a landmark bilateral initiative, the Nigerian government has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at equipping millions of Nigerian youth with transformative digital capabilities, entrepreneurial...

UAE concludes national training to build cadre of human rights experts
ABU DHABI, 10th July, 2025 (WAM) -- The Permanent Committee for Human Rights, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for the Middle East and North...

GFH and Dubai Cares pack school kits for UAE students in need
Dubai: GFH Financial Group (GFH) has signed a partnership agreement with Dubai Cares, a philanthropic organization under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) for advancing educational access for underprivileged children....

Dubai's Half-Year Property Sales Hit Dh326 Billion As Population Growth Fuels Housing Demand
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Real estate developer DURAR Group sees upward momentum continuing into late 2025 -p decoding="async" class="CToWUd" title="IMG_0612" src="#" alt="IMG_0612" width="620" data-bit="iit" /> Dubai, UAE: The Dubai real estate...

Slaves still stalk the Muslim world
At first glance, Hamey is deceptively normal. Squat and dark, with deep brown eyes and a salt-and-pepper beard, he looks like thousands of other middle-aged men in Bamako, Mali’s dusty, sweat-soaked capital. In fact, Hamey was once a slave, a...

First Two Phases of Dubai South Sold Out
Building on the success of its recent project launches, Dubai South Properties has announced the sell-out of the first two phases of its newly launched luxury community, Hayat by Dubai South, within hours. A premium project, Hayat by Dubai South...

8 fabulous activities to experience in Dubai this weekend
Life Your ultimate weekend guide in Dubai, July 11 to 13, 2025. Shop ‘til you drop The London-based athleisure brand, VAARA by Tatiana Korsakova, opens its first international boutique at The Dubai EDITION. Designed with Studio XAG, the...

Who Is Fatima Al Awadhi, the 17-year-old UAE teen on a mission to conquer world’s tallest peaks?
Fatima Al Awadhi raises the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus after her record-setting climb / Image Credits: WAM TL;DRAt just 17, Fatima Al Awadhi became the youngest Emirati to climb Mount Elbrus.This is part of her plan to finish the Seven Summits...

Business News | Acharya Satvinder to Headline Landmark Spiritual-Leadership Talk Show in Dubai on July 12
VMPL Dubai [UAE], July 11: A powerful convergence of ancient wisdom and modern leadership is set to unfold in Dubai on July 12, 2025, as renowned spiritual guide and rational astrologer Acharya Satvinder headlines an exclusive talk show titled...

US Visa Cost Hike: What Is Integrity Fee What UAE Residents Need To Know
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Last week, on July 4, US President Donald Trump signed the 'one big beautiful bill' act into law. With it, he also passed multiple changes in visa-related fees. The bill included a 'Visa Integrity Fee,' which is now making...

UAE’s Eisa Ahmed breaks down what went wrong for Brazil against Germany
Eisa "Santo" Ahmed, the Al Wahda and UAE international defender, invited me to his mother's place in Dubai to watch the Brazil versus Germany semi-final. Midnight football with Arabic coffee, dates and Emirati sweets? Yes, please. Invitation...

UAE: Air pollution causes 4,000 preventable deaths each year, study finds
Reducing air pollution to World Health Organization (WHO) target levels could save nearly 4,000 lives annually in the UAE, according to a new global study measuring health inclusivity across 40 countries. The Health Inclusivity Index, developed by...

Banning the Muslim Brotherhood
“The Muslim Brotherhood,” the late historian Barry Rubin once remarked, “is by far the most successful Islamist group in the world.” But nearly a century after its creation, and decades after it spawned dozens of terrorist organizations, the...

What’s playing in Dubai this summer? Find out
Beat the Heat DXB concert series returns One of the season’s most anticipated fixtures, Beat the Heat DXB is back with performances at Zabeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre. The series began earlier this month and continues from July 11 to 13,...