The child’s scalp tumor was the largest (20cm × 10cm) described in medical literature. Scalp tumours measuring 6cm are regularly documented in the literature. Dubai: In a landmark procedure, doctors at Medcare Hospital Al Safa successfully removed a massive 20cm x 10cm scalp tumor—comparable to the size of a watermelon—from a five-year-old Arab girl. Diagnosed […]
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a major contract to construct new bridges connecting Dubai Islands to Bur Dubai, marking a key step in expanding the city’s infrastructure to support its growing population and urban development. The AED786 million project will feature a 1,425-metre-long bridge with four lanes in each direction, capable […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has once again clinched the top global rank in fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) coverage, achieving a record-breaking 99.5% coverage, according to the 2024 FTTH Council Europe report. It’s the eighth consecutive year the country has held the number one spot, ahead of South Korea (96.6%) and China (93.6%). This feat is powered by […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Emirates Nature-WWF have announced a new 5-year Citizen Science strategy to empower youth and promote environmental conservation across the UAE. Launched under the Year of the Community and building on the success of the Connect with Nature programme, the strategy will run from 2025 to […]
DUBAI: The focus keyphrase Dubai World Cup 2025 stole the spotlight last night as ‘Hit Show’ galloped into history, winning the $12 million main race at the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup 2025, held at the iconic Meydan Racecourse. The Qatari-owned champion, trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Florent Geroux, outpaced global […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported a major leap in energy efficiency, reducing 104 million tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2006 and 2024—comparable to planting 527 million trees. This 43.61% improvement in electricity and water production efficiency reflects DEWA’s long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action. According to HE Saeed Mohammed […]
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched ‘MyDubai Communities,’ a digital platform designed to bring together Dubai’s diverse population through shared interests and activities. This initiative builds on the popular #MyDubai campaign, which began in 2014 to showcase life in the emirate through social media. The new platform aims […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE’s Ministry of Justice has confirmed that seven companies sanctioned by the US over alleged ties to Sudan do not hold valid business licences or operate within the country. The US Treasury sanctioned these entities on January 7, 2025, under its Sudan sanctions programme. The named firms include Capital Tap Holding LLC, […]
ABU DHABI: The Department of Municipalities and Transport – Abu Dhabi (DMT) has announced its key accomplishments for 2024, showcasing robust development and innovation in diverse communities across Abu Dhabi. The year marked the successful completion of AED4 billion worth of key projects, part of a broader set of long-term initiatives with a total budget […]
DUBAI: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has officially landed in Dubai, setting the stage for a groundbreaking event at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium. The announcement came during a high-profile press conference at the Burj Al Arab, hosted by the World League of Fighters (WLF) in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council. The event […]
DUBAI: Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery service designed to transform express logistics with faster, more reliable, and flexible shipping. Leveraging nearly 40 years of expertise, this service aims to set a new benchmark in global delivery. To perfect the offering, Emirates worked with global partners to test and refine the service […]
