A major new global analysis has revealed that chronic kidney disease (CKD) — often called a silent epidemic because it progresses unnoticed in its early stages — has now become the ninth leading cause of death worldwide, claiming more lives each year and imposing a growing public health burden. According to data from The Lancet […]
(WAM) — Authorities in Japan issued a tsunami warning for Iwate Prefecture in the north of the country today, while the Philippines announced the evacuation of nearly one million people from high-risk areas as powerful Typhoon Fung-Wong swept across the main island of Luzon. Officials in both countries urged residents to keep away from coastal […]
Food banks are putting out the call: They need donations more than ever. Almost 1 in 5 households with children face food insecurity, and many of them turn to food banks for help. Food banks are usually grateful for any donations they can receive, but there are certain foods that should not be donated. If […]
(WAM) — The SEHA Ambulatory Services and SINMAC Conference organisers have highlighted pioneering research by Dr. Aboobaker Sayed, an Abu Dhabi-based podiatrist, calling for the development of region-specific shoe sizing and design suited to people living in the Gulf region. Presented at the SINMAC Conference, Dr. Sayed’s research explores how Emirati foot shapes differ from […]
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team kicked off their participation in the 2025 World Championships (U16, U18, U21) in Bangkok, Thailand, running from November 8 to 14, with an impressive haul of seven medals, including two gold, two silver and three bronze in the boys’ under-16 category. Ali Alnajar and Hazza Alkaabi won gold in the […]
The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to the content creation industry, has announced that The Sustainable City in Dubai, the first fully integrated, sustainable community in the Middle East offering a healthy, low-carbon lifestyle powered by clean energy generated from solar panels, and one of the flagship projects of […]
Garlic, meat and even fasting can affect our body odour – and alter how appealing our scent is to others. Each one of us has a unique scent profile, like a fingerprint. Everything from our personality type – such as extroversion, dominance and neuroticism – to our mood and health affects the way we smell. […]
It’s only been open for six years, but Rosewood Hong Kong has quickly become a distinguished feature of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline, as well as a force to be reckoned with in the luxury hotel scene. And after landing in the top three of the World’s 50 Best Hotels list twice, the 65-storey property came […]
A single visa for six Gulf countries moves closer as Saudi Arabia confirms a 2026 launch The Gulf’s long-planned unified visa is set to go live next year, marking the most significant step yet toward integrated regional travel and a more connected tourism economy across the GCC. The confirmation came from Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, […]
Visitors to the US from some of the nation’s closest allies will soon be required to pay higher fees outlined in the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Specifically, a hike to the fees associated with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, which processes travel applications from residents of more than 40 countries that are part of […]
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