PureHealth pilots ‘Nada’ AI tool for doctors

 PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the launch of the pilot phase of “Nada”, an AI-powered service that functions as a secure digital assistant, supporting physicians by capturing and organising clinical notes from medical conversations in real time. The pilot has been rolled out across selected PureHealth healthcare facilities as […]

UAE to host record-breaking New Year’s Eve fireworks

The UAE is set to ring in 2026 in spectacular fashion, with a lineup of record-breaking fireworks, drone shows, and never-before-seen pyrotechnic feats. From some of the world’s longest fireworks displays to massive drone formations, the nation is preparing to light up the skies on New Year’s Eve. Here’s what to look forward to on December […]

Fakeeh University Hospital Sets New Benchmarks in Advanced Gene Therapy, Attracting Patients from Around the World

Dubai, 29/12/2025 Fakeeh University Hospital is emerging as a global destination for advanced gene therapy, delivering highly specialized treatments for rare genetic and neuromuscular disorders and reinforcing Dubai’s growing reputation as a center for world-class tertiary care. Among its landmark achievements, the hospital became the first facility in the region to administer Duvyzat (givinostat), an advanced therapy […]

Saudi-Tunisian business forum spotlights growing joint investments

The Saudi-Tunisian Business Forum concluded in the capital, Riyadh. The forum was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and the Federation of Saudi Chambers, and was attended by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir […]

Beyoncé becomes fifth billionaire musician: Forbes

Grammy-winning artist joins husband Jay-Z and artists like Taylor Swift following the success of Cowboy Carter tour Beyoncé is now a billionaire, according to a report from Forbes – becoming the fifth musician to obtain the status. The Grammy award-winning artist, 44, has joined the world’s wealthiest people following the success of her Cowboy Carter tour, which grossed more […]

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female PM, dies at 80

Zia’s archrivalry with Sheikh Hasina defined the country’s politics for a generation Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with Sheikh Hasina defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her political party said on Tuesday. She was 80. “The BNP chairperson and former prime minister, the national leader Begum Khaleda Zia, passed […]

George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship

The actor said privacy laws protecting children from paparazzi were a key factor in the family’s decision George Clooney has been granted French citizenship, along with his wife Amal Clooney and their two children, according to an official decree in France’s government gazette. The publication confirms an ambition Clooney alluded to early in December when he […]

Morocco, Mali, South Africa reach AFCON last 16

Morocco, Mali, and South Africa have all booked their places in the now-running CAF AFCON 2025 knockout stages following tonight’s final group-stage fixtures. The Atlas Lions comfortably progressed after a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The win ensures Morocco finish at the summit of Group A with […]

SP Jain and IWBD Launch Global Board Readiness Program to Empower  Leaders

SP Jain and IWBD Launch Global Board Readiness Program to Empower  Leaders Dubai, UAE – SP Jain School of Global Management the top ranked Australian Business School has partnered with the International Women Board of Directors (IWBD) to launch the Global Board Readiness Program, a comprehensive 30-hour executive development initiative designed to prepare mid- to […]

Should Children Own Smartphones? A Neurologist’s Perspective on Brain Development Before Age 12

By Dr. Ibrahim Allam, Consultant Neurologist, Saudi German Hospital Dubai The question of whether children should own smartphones at a young age has become one of the most debated parenting and public health topics today. From a neurological standpoint, the issue goes far beyond discipline or lifestyle—it is directly linked to how a child’s brain […]