Advanced Endoscopic Intervention Saves 24-Year-Old with Life-Threatening Esophageal Tear at NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah

Sharjah, UAE , 16th Feb 2026  What began as sudden, severe chest pain and repeated vomiting for a 24-year-old patient quickly evolved into a rare and potentially fatal medical emergency. Within hours, specialists at NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah diagnosed an esophageal perforation, a tear in the food pipe that requires immediate intervention to prevent serious […]

Vaping and Lung Health: Acute Inflammation, EVALI Risk, and Long-Term Respiratory Damage

By Dr. Muhammed AslamSpecialist PulmonologistInternational Modern Hospital The lungs are biologically engineered to inhale clean atmospheric air — not heated chemical aerosols. With the rising popularity of electronic cigarettes, many users underestimate the respiratory risks associated with inhaling vaporized synthetic substances. When vaping, the lungs are directly exposed to a mixture of ultrafine particles and […]

UBS: AI could jolt credit markets

The stock market has been quick to punish software firms and other perceived losers from the artificial intelligence boom in recent weeks, but credit markets are likely to be the next place where AI disruption risk shows up, according to UBS analyst Matthew Mish. Tens of billions of dollars in corporate loans are likely to default over the next year […]

French prosecutors probe Nestlé, Danone over tainted baby formula

A crisis over contaminated baby formula has grown with product recall after recall in recent weeks. On Friday, Paris’ public prosecutor said it opened investigations into five companies that make the formula. Parents and investors are on edge. The investigation concerns possibly contaminated infant nutrition products distributed by three of the world’s largest dairy groups, Nestle, Danone, […]

2026 Winter Olympics medal payouts for athletes

For athletes at the ongoing 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, a podium finish can mean more than glory and a medal. In some countries, it also comes with watches and six-figure payouts. Nearly 2,900 athletes from more than 90 national Olympic committees are competing at the Winter Games across 116 medal events across eight sports. While […]

47-year-old designer creates $8,000 Olympic skating dresses

When U.S. figure skaters Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito take to the ice to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, they all wear dresses designed by the same woman. The designer’s name is Lisa McKinnon, and she’s outfitted all three women competing for Team USA in singles figure skating events, plus two American […]

Saudi German Health Strengthens Regional Leadership at World Health Expo 2026 with Major Partnerships and High-Level Engagements

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — 16 February 2026 Saudi German Health (SGH), one of the region’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare groups, concluded a high-impact participation at World Health Expo (WHX) 2026, securing strategic agreements, advancing international dialogue, and reinforcing its position as a key driver of healthcare collaboration and system innovation across the Middle East. […]

Lunar New Year lets luxury brands woo China’s big spenders

Luxury brands from Harry Winston to Loewe are going all in on Lunar New Year collections in a bid to attract Chinese customers. Ahead of the Year of the Horse, which starts on Tuesday, Harry Winston unveiled a limited-edition, $81,500 rose gold watch with diamond bezels and a red lacquer horse. High-end fashion brand Chloé […]

Riyadh airport starts biggest overhaul in 40 years

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has begun implementing its largest operational transformation since opening more than 40 years ago, marking the first comprehensive overhaul of airline operations across its terminals. The phased redistribution came into effect today. Under the “Terminal Transition” project, managed by Riyadh Airports Company, terminal allocations are being reorganised to enhance […]

EssilorLuxottica triples Meta AI glasses sales in 2025

EssilorLuxottica’s more than tripled its Meta artificial intelligence glasses sales last year, the Ray-Ban maker said on Wednesday in its fourth-quarter results. The French-Italian eyewear brand said it sold over 7 million AI glasses last year. That’s up from the 2 million that the company sold in 2023 and 2024 combined, according to its quarterly report last February. The figure […]