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Cigna International Health Study 2025: UAE Emerges as a Global Leader in Vitality, Well-Being, and Health Innovation
The UAE has once again demonstrated its leadership in health and well-being, achieving a Vitality score of 73.3 and Overall Well-Being score of 70%, placing it second in the world in the latest Cigna International Health Study 2025, released today...
Bloom Holding launches ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living in Abu Dhabi
Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, has announced the launch of ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi. Named after the Spanish coastal city, Malaga...
Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council attends ADIFE 2025 to Advance Food Security and Quality of Life as part of ‘Global Food Week’
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), in partnership with M42 – a global leader in AI-powered healthcare, technology, and genomics – has announced its participation at Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition 2025 to promote the...
India rolls out Passport Seva 2.0, UAE NRIs to receive chip-enabled e-passports from October 28– Here's how to apply
The Consulate General of India in Dubai announced the Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP 2.0), which will be rolled out for all passport services from 28 October 2025. This upgraded version of the e-passport will include features such as...
Exploring new ways to live well with IBD in 2025 through simple lifestyle changes
Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis remains a daily challenge for many individuals. While medical science continues to bring promising new therapies, the foundation of well-being for...
MSF calls on warring Sudan parties to 'spare the civilians'
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has decried the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan, calling on warring parties to spare civilians amid a "peak of violence" after the takeover of El Fasher, a city in Sudan’s western Darfur region, by the paramilitary...
ASG, major ACMI provider, to set up regional HQ in Dubai South
Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to advancing the aviation industry, has announced that Dublin-based Avia Solutions Group (ASG), the world’s largest ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and...
ICAP's CFO Conference In Dubai Focuses On Financial Leadership Through Agility And Innovation
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) brought together global finance visionaries, policymakers, and industry trailblazers at the 5th CFO Conference Middle East 2025 in Dubai, setting the stage for a...
Japan, UAE strengthen cooperation with MoU signing
Arab News Japan DUBAI: KOIKE Yuriko, Governor of Tokyo, and Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday, deepening the bilateral relations...
Are you eligible for UAE jobseeker visa?
The UAE allows foreign nationals to visit the country to look for work with a 60, 90 or 120-day visa that does not require a host or sponsor. New visa rules were introduced towards the end of 2022, in a major overhaul of the country's immigration...
Preserving national heritage is our duty, Dubai Ruler says at archive launch
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said archives chronicling the cultural heritage and legacy of the emirate's rulers and Al Maktoum family will serve as a pillar to strengthen the UAE's history. Sheikh Mohammed...
RTA’s 20-year journey: Dubai’s mobility revolution
A vision built on foresight The transformation of Dubai’s transport landscape reflects a legacy of visionary leadership. Under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and...
Future first: Dubai teen revolutionizes science education for rural India through virtual labs
At just 16, Jumeirah College student Riya Cornel empowers more than 1,350 underprivileged students in Bihar through her virtual science laboratory project Future First, in collaboration with KCS Foundation India, advancing the mission of UNESCO’s...
Abu Dhabi Government Welcomes Record Crowds at GITEX 2025
Abu Dhabi made a striking impression at GITEX Global 2025, hosting a record 55,000 visitors at its pavilion, showcasing the emirate’s bold journey to become the world’s first AI-native government by 2027. The week-long exhibition at the Dubai...
Aldar unveils ‘The Row Saadiyat’ in Abu Dhabi’s Cultural District
Abu Dhabi: Aldar has launched The Row Saadiyat, an exclusive residential and lifestyle development located within the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District, offering residents a unique opportunity to live in Abu Dhabi’s world-renowned cultural...
DCT Abu Dhabi hosted the Europe Marketplace, driving tourism growth
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) hosted an exclusive Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania) Marketplace in Al Ain Region, connecting over 200 travel trade partners from each...
Fahid Island Watersports Festival makes waves in Abu Dhabi
The Fahid Island Watersports Festival launched this morning in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation. The launch set the tone for an exciting week on Abu Dhabi’s newest...
Floward partners with Al Jalila Foundation to support breast cancer awareness in the UAE
Floward, the go-to online flowers and gifts delivery destination in MENA and UK, has launched its annual Pink October campaign in the UAE in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation, reaffirming its commitment to supporting breast cancer awareness...
29-year-old Indian expat wins ₹240-crore jackpot in record-breaking UAE Lottery: Check how he plans to spend the money
The mystery winner of the UAE Lottery’s record-breaking Dh100 million (over ₹240 crore) jackpot has finally been revealed. Anilkumar Bolla, a 29-year-old Indian expat and long-time Abu Dhabi resident, is now the country’s newest multimillionaire....
UAE faces 200,000 daily cyberattacks; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah most targeted
The UAE faces more than 200,000 cyberattacks every day, with three emirates – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah – facing nearly 60 per cent of these attacks. While giving presentation at the Gitex Global 2025 on Thursday, data by Dr Mohammed Al...