UAE, Canada boost weekly flights to Western Ontario–Manitoba

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced a key milestone in air transport between the UAE and Canada, following bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA) negotiations that took place during the ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event 2025 (ICAN2025) in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Both sides agreed on granting UAE national carriers’ additional weekly frequencies to points […]

Rabdan Academy Becomes the First Government Higher Education Institution in the UAE to Achieve Accreditation from SACSCOC

A Global Milestone in Academic Excellence Abu Dhabi – 14 Dec 2025 – 1:19 PM Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 December 2025: Rabdan Academy has officially achieved accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the leading and most influential institutional accrediting body in the US, recognised globally for ensuring quality in higher education institutions. […]

 Emirates NBD unveiles ‘Emirates NBD Gold’ branded gold bar

Emirates NBD has unveiled the ‘Emirates NBD Gold’, in presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates NBD Group and senior officials from the Group. ‘Emirates NBD Gold’ represents the first bank-branded gold bar in the UAE designed for savers and investors as it marks a significant milestone for Dubai’s growth […]

Got Hot Flashes? There’s a New Pill for That

A new pill that combats the night sweats and hot flashes that often accompany menopause has been approved — and it’s hormone-free. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lynkuet “to treat moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause” on Oct. 24; Vasomotor is the medical term for what’s commonly called hot flashes or night sweats.  The active ingredient in Lynkuet, elinzanetant, works on two receptors […]

Shurooq launches Phase 3 of Ajwan Khorfakkan residences

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has launched Phase 3 sales of Ajwan Khorfakkan residences, unveiling two new residential towers, Layan and Juman, as the project continues to gain momentum as a prime coastal destination on the UAE’s East Coast. The launch also marked the appointment of Darwish Engineering Emirates as the main contractor […]

Child safety bracelets for Umrah and Hajj visitors

The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has introduced a new child safety initiative at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, issuing identification bracelets for children upon arrival. The bracelets include guardians’ contact details, allowing for quick identification and reunification if a child becomes […]

Quttainah Specialized Hospital Dubai Hosts the Official UAE Launch of Avéli® with Global Opinion Leader Dr. Alfredo Hoyos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15 December 2025 Quttainah Specialized Hospital Dubai hosted the official launch of Avéli® in the United Arab Emirates, further strengthening its role as a regional reference and training center for advanced aesthetic medicine. Avéli® is the first and only USFDA-cleared device designed to identify and release the fibrous septae responsible […]

KLZ 1 plate sells for record SAR 15.7m in Riyadh

A number plate bearing the characters “KLZ 1” has become the most expensive in the history of the Riyadh Car Show, fetching a record SAR 15.7 million in a high-stakes auction that drew intense bidding. The plate was initially sold for SAR 13.4 million. With taxes and administrative fees, SAR 2 million in VAT and […]

Riyadh schools shift to remote learning amid storms

Saudi Arabia’s capital has announced the suspension of in-person classes on Monday, with all schools shifting to remote learning due to forecasts of severe weather conditions. The move, authorities said, is aimed at protecting students and school staff as the Kingdom braces for storms. Based on alerts issued by the National Center for Meteorology, the decision […]

Jeddah Tower rises toward one-kilometer height

NEED TO KNOW Construction is progressing on what’s set to become the world’s tallest building. With a final planned height of over 3,280 feet, the Jeddah Tower located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is set to break the current record held by the Burj Khalifa. Located along the Red Sea, the building will house residential, commercial and […]