Decline in Birth Rate in the UAE

Dr. Ramya Raj, Specialist Obstetrician and Gynecologist International Modern Hospital Dubai Official statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Prevention show a significant decline in the number of births among Emirati citizens over the past decade, prompting concern from a parliamentary committee about the long term demographic and social implications. Data obtained by Emarat […]

Does too much sugar cause hyperactivity?

There is no solid scientific proof, but it would do us all good to cut back on sweet treats It’s a warning passed down the generations: give a child too many sweets and they’ll be bouncing off the walls. But is there any scientific proof that sugar sends us into overdrive? Not yet, says Amanda […]

Saudi Coffee Company Launches Saudi Sip of Excellence Competition

Saudi Coffee Company, a Public Investment Fund subsidiary, has launched the third edition of the Saudi Sip of Excellence (Gems of Saudi) in cooperation with the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE), a competition that aims to empower Saudi farmers, improve the quality of Saudi coffee crops, and strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a leading global […]

Shurooq sells 4,000+ units for Dh5.8 billion across Sharjah

Shurooq reported Dh5.8 billion in real estate sales with 96% of units sold across three major projects. More than 4,000 units went to local and international buyers in Maryam Island, Sharjah Sustainable City and Ajwan Khorfakkan. The portfolio spans 4,520 units, with 4,358 sold. Shurooq’s real estate sales grew at a 48.9% compound annual rate from 2018 to […]

Tabuk and Trojena Mountains turn icy white

Snowfall across parts of Tabuk and the Trojena Mountains has transformed the regions into an unexpected winter playground, prompting residents to step outside to ski, play, and capture the rare icy scenes. The Trojena Highlands were draped in white, turning the rugged northern mountains into a striking winter landscape. Visitors shared videos and photos on […]

Ras Al Khaimah hosts ‘The Arab Legacy in Spain’ exhibition

Ras Al Khaimah has launched The Arab Legacy in Spain, a two-week cultural event celebrating the deep historical and cultural ties between Arab and Spanish civilisations through art, architecture, music and cuisine inspired by Andalusian heritage. Organised by The Design Gallery in collaboration with the Spanish Embassy, the event opened in Al-Rifaa and was attended […]

Al Ain Zoo records 390 animal births in 2025

Al Ain Zoo has welcomed approximately 390 newborn animals by the end of December, with 65 percent belonging to endangered species, underscoring the success of its sustainable population programmes. The zoo said the births reflect its ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation and the protection of global biodiversity. Species recorded include Addax, Addra Mhorr Gazelle, African […]

South Africa secure first win as Mali, Zambia draw

South Africa defeated Angola 2-1 in their match held today at Marrakech Stadium at the start of the first round of Group B fixtures at the Africa Cup of Nations, currently taking place in Morocco. With the result, South Africa secured their first three points in the group. Later today, Egypt will face Zimbabwe in […]

Saudi Arabia arrests 17,880 illegal residents

Saudi security authorities have arrested 17,880 people residing illegally in the Kingdom over the past week, following a series of coordinated inspection campaigns, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Operations and violations The arrests were made during joint operations conducted between December 11 and December 17 by security forces in cooperation with relevant government […]

Saudi Arabia to mandate e-salary system for domestic workers

Saudi Arabia will begin enforcing a mandatory system for paying the salaries of all domestic workers through official electronic channels starting January 1, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening wage protection and increasing transparency in employment relationships. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, requires employers to transfer salaries via approved […]