Kuwait bans energy drinks in public places

Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Ahmed Abdulwahab Al Awadhi, has issued a ministerial decision regulating the sale and circulation of energy drinks, introducing age limits, consumption caps and sweeping restrictions on where the products may be sold, according to Al Qabas newspaper. Under the decision, energy drinks may only be sold to individuals aged 18 and […]

Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire win AFCON 2025 openers

Algeria began their CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion with a 3-0 victory over Sudan at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, as the tournament’s group-stage action got under way. The Algerians delivered a composed and dominant performance, claiming maximum points to sit early at the top of Group E. In the same group, […]

Dr. Firas Husban: Leading Spine Care Innovation beyond the Middle East

MENA’s First OLIF Surgeon Transforms Lives and Medical Practices Amman, Jordan – When Dr. Firas Husban first introduced OLIF surgery in the MENA region, back in 2022, he didn’t just make medical history – He fundamentally transformed the practice in the Middle East, setting the benchmark for minimally invasive spinal care procedures and surgeries across […]

Heavy rains turn Muhanna’s Garden into scenic lake

 Heavy seasonal rainfall has transformed the Rawdat Muhanna depression in eastern Qassim into a vast inland lake, drawing thousands of visitors to the desert site over the recent period. The area, located near the town of Al Nabqiyah, has seen a significant influx of residents and photographers eager to witness the rare transformation of the […]

Saudi Cabinet approves high-speed rail link with Qatar

Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Cabinet lauded the high-speed electric train project linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, which will support transportation, boost tourism and […]

DSF announces citywide sales ahead of festive weekend

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) announces the line-up of major retail promotions launching across the city from 26th December, including the start of the DSF Sale Season, new Scan & Win campaigns, mall-exclusive rewards, and the return of the highly anticipated DSF 12-Hour Sale. With more than 1,000 participating brands and 3,500 outlets across Dubai, residents […]

Sheikh Mohammed congratulates Dr Nabil Seidah on Arab Minds 2025 Medicine Award

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Dr Nabil Seidah on receiving the Great Arab Minds 2025 award in the medicine category. His Highness said the Arab world has a long record in medical science and that exceptional Arab talent continues to advance medical progress […]

Zayed Charity Run in Egypt draws big crowd

 A delegation from the UAE will head to the Arab Republic of Egypt tomorrow to take part in the preparatory and organisational work ahead of the launch of the 10th edition of the Zayed Charity Run, scheduled to take place this Friday in Sheikh Zayed City, Sixth of October area, Giza Governorate. The event is […]

Heavy Rainfall: A Medical Perspective on Health Risks and Prevention

Heavy Rainfall: A Medical Perspective on Health Risks and Prevention Dubai has recently experienced unusually heavy rainfall in terms of both volume and impact, leading to water accumulation in several areas and disruption to aspects of daily life. While rain is environmentally beneficial, from a medical perspective it poses real health challenges, particularly for the […]

Seasonal Respiratory Tract Infections Prevention & Risk stratification

Winter poses a recurrent challenge for healthcare systems worldwide because of seasonal surges in respiratory tract infections (RTIs). These infections disproportionately affect “vulnerable” subpopulations — namely the elderly, infants and children, pregnant women, immunocompromised persons, and those with chronic comorbidities. In intensive care practice — including in a cosmopolitan city such as Dubai with a […]