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February 8, 2026

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Dec

Zayed Authority for People of Determination sets Guinness World Record

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 Zayed Authority for People of Determination has added a new achievement to the UAE’s international record, following the official recognition by Guinness World Records of the world’s longest chain of lanyards, measuring 663.53 metres. The record-breaking chain consists of 1,300 lanyards, handcrafted by people of determination, with the participation of 13 national entities that […]

20
Dec

UAE health sector posts major leadership gains in 2025

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The UAE’s health sector recorded a series of landmark achievements in 2025, reinforcing the country’s position as a global hub for medical innovation and enhancing the readiness of its healthcare system across diagnostic, therapeutic, and research domains. These accomplishments stemmed from a national vision focused on investing in healthcare infrastructure, empowering talent, forging advanced international […]

19
Dec

Does vitamin C help with colds?

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The vitamin has many benefits, but research shows that people who take it are just as likely to get the sniffles as those who don’t Vitamin C is important for your health in lots of ways,” says Daniel M Davis, the head of life sciences at Imperial College London. It is a strong antioxidant, helping […]

19
Dec

Saudi Arabia’s GDP rises 4.8% in Q3 2025

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Saudi Arabia’s real GDP grew by 4.8 percent in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed. All economic activities recorded year-on-year growth, with oil activities rising by 8.3 percent, non-oil activities by 4.3 percent, and government activities by 1.4 percent. Seasonally adjusted results […]

19
Dec

TECOM launches AED615m Innovation Hub Phase 4 at Dubai Internet City

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TECOM Group PJSC, the creator of specialised business districts and vibrant communities in Dubai, has launched Phase 4 of Innovation Hub in Dubai Internet City to address rising demand for Grade-A office spaces from global multinational companies in vital, future-focused economic sectors. With a gross leasable area (GLA) of 263,000 sq.ft., the AED615 million development […]

19
Dec

UAE storms disrupt flights and traffic

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Heavy thunderstorms continue across the UAE, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors, avoid flood-prone areas, and limit travel as unstable weather persists. Emirates and flydubai have cancelled or rescheduled several flights due to the severe weather. MoHRE has called on private sector companies in affected areas to adopt remote work on 19 December, while […]

19
Dec

Saudi Crown Prince launches Ceer, kingdom’s first EV brand with Foxconn

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on Thursday launched Ceer, the kingdom’s first automotive brand to design and manufacture electric vehicles in the country. The company, a joint venture between the kingdom’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. — also known as Foxconn — will design, manufacture and […]

19
Dec

Facebook to charge $11.99/month for this service

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Meta, owner of Facebook, is currenty experimenting with limiting non-verified users to just two organic posts with external links per month. Beyond that, users may have to pay a fee. Starting December 16, “Meta Verified” subscription is require for unlimited sharing. Q: What is ‘Meta Verified’? Meta Verified is a paid subscription service on Meta platforms […]

18
Dec

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi and Emirates Society of Ophthalmology Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 18, 2025: In a warm and forward-looking ceremony at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi, leaders from the Emirates Society of Ophthalmology (ESO) and Bascom Palmer gathered to sign a landmark Memorandum of Understanding. The event marked not just a formal agreement, but the beginning of a collaborative effort to […]

18
Dec

UAE hotel occupancy rates among world’s highest

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Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy & Tourism, said that hotel occupancy rates in the UAE reached 79.3 percent during the first ten months of 2025, up from 78 percent last year, ranking among the highest regionally and globally. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the launch […]

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Zayed Authority for People of Determination sets Guinness World Record

UAE health sector posts major leadership gains in 2025

Does vitamin C help with colds?

Saudi Arabia’s GDP rises 4.8% in Q3 2025

TECOM launches AED615m Innovation Hub Phase 4 at Dubai Internet City

UAE storms disrupt flights and traffic

Saudi Crown Prince launches Ceer, kingdom’s first EV brand with Foxconn

Facebook to charge $11.99/month for this service

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi and Emirates Society of Ophthalmology Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement

UAE hotel occupancy rates among world’s highest

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