Accidental ‘crying horse’ toy wins hearts in China

 At Yiwu International Trade City, China’s largest wholesale market, customers crowd into a small shop searching for an unlikely bestseller ahead of the Lunar New Year. They are looking for a red plush horse with a downturned mouth, a gold bell around its neck, and eyes that appear to shy away from a viewer’s gaze. […]

Alphabet says 2026 capex could double as cloud business booms

Alphabet (GOOGL.O), opens new tab said on Wednesday that capital expenditure could as much as double this year, in yet another aggressive spending ramp-up by the Google parent as it deepens investments to allay constraints on compute capacity and push ahead in the AI race. Alphabet and its Big Tech rivals are expected to collectively shell out […]

Water: Drink to Your Health

You probably have heard that the human body can survive much longer without food than without water, but do you know why? Water is a major component of the blood that transports oxygen and nutrients to our cells (Jahns, 2023). In addition, our muscles and most of our organs need water to function. Water helps […]

Depression and physical activity

What mechanisms Depression is a widespread illness affecting nearly 10% of the population in Western countries. Physical activity has a recognized positive impact. Half of people with depressive disorders receive treatment, and only a third of those who are treated see their symptoms lessen. Mood disorders appear to originate from a brain structure called the […]

Contaminated infant formula: what is cereulide?

Babies suffering from  diarrhea  and  vomiting , worried parents, and manufacturers who, while stating that the link is not confirmed,  are recalling boxes of infant formula  in about ten European countries. The culprit is “cereulide,” a toxic substance produced by certain bacteria that can cause severe vomiting within hours of consumption. Several major food companies—Switzerland’s Nestlé and France’s Danone and Lactalis—have […]

Dubai makes stylish cameo in The Devil Wears Prada sequel

Fashion has officially clocked back in, and yes, it’s wearing Prada. We barely had time to recover from The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer before eagle-eyed fans spotted something else: Handbags from Dubai-based luxury label Dellaluna by Silvia Paulon, carried on screen by none other than Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Styled by Molly Rogers, Hathaway’s Andy Sachs […]

 Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah agencies after review

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended contracts with about 1,800 foreign travel agencies operating in the Umrah sector, giving them 10 days to rectify their status following a periodic performance review, the ministry said. The affected agencies are among roughly 5,800 foreign firms authorised to provide Umrah services. The decision was taken […]

Are antibiotics being prescribed more often than necessary

Dr Rania Alkhani, Pharmacy Manager at International Modern Hospital Dubai 1. From your experience, are antibiotics being prescribed more often than necessary in the UAE or elsewhere? Antibiotics are among the most commonly overused and misused medications, both in the UAE and globally. In the past, it was common for people to take antibiotics for […]

Dubai Hernia Summit to Host the First International Congress for Diastasis Recti: Advancing Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

International experts to bridge the gap between cosmetic perception and clinical reality at a landmark Dubai event Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Feb 1st , 2026 Dubai today hosted the First International Congress for Diastasis Recti: Advancing Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, organised as part of the Dubai Hernia Summit, in collaboration with American Hospital Dubai. The […]

AI as new electricity ?

Artificial intelligence has moved decisively beyond pilots and proofs of concept, with governments now deploying it at scale as a core public service tool, senior leaders from Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based AI firm G42 said at the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai. Speaking on the theme “Empowering Governments, Enriching Societies: Can AI lead?”, Scott Guthrie, […]