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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today offered his condolences to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. During a visit to Lusail Palace in Doha, he also extended his heartfelt condolences to the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar, praying that God grant the deceased eternal peace and give his loved ones strength and comfort. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani expressed his appreciation to the UAE President for his sincere and fraternal sentiments towards Qatar and its people following their loss. Also offering condolences alongside Sheikh Mohamed was the accompanying delegation, which included Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime.
The weather in the UAE today will be fair to partly cloudy in general, according to the forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Light to moderate winds are set to blow throughout the day, with humidity peaking at night and Wednesday morning over some western coastal areas. There is a chance of some convective clouds formation eastward and southward which may be associated with rainfall, and an increase in temperatures.The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight to moderate, becoming rough at times, in the Oman Sea.Temperatures are set to reach 45°C in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. On the lower side, the mercury will drop to 32°C in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and Sharjah will see a low of 31°C.
The family of three Syrian women shot dead in 2025 during a traffic dispute in Ras Al Khaimah said they felt a sense of justice after the killer was sentenced to death, but stressed that no verdict could heal the pain of their loss. “Our hearts are calmer, but nothing will bring them back,” Mahmoud Salem Wafai, the son of the deceased 66-year-old woman and brother of the other two victims, told Khaleej Times. “There is no such thing as our right being fully returned. They are gone, and may God have mercy on them.” The remarks came after the Ras Al Khaimah Criminal Court passed the judgment on July 8 and sentenced an Arab man to death by qisas(retributive justice) after finding him guilty of the premeditated murder of a 66-year-old woman and her.
Dubai's marine transport network is set for a data-driven upgrade as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out an enhanced Seasonal Network initiative powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The move is designed to improve service flexibility and respond more efficiently to fluctuating passenger demand during peak seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate.The summer operating plan, effective in July, is built on an integrated big-data repository tracking passenger numbers, revenue, and occupancy rates. Officials say the system sharpens forecasting accuracy and supports more responsive operational decisions as usage patterns shift throughout the year.
How the AI-led model works?
At the centre of the initiative is an AI-led model.
Eye clinics across the UAE are reporting a familiar pattern each year — as children return from the long summer break, more arrive with complaints of blurred distance vision, headaches and eye strain. Doctors say youngsters who once developed myopia in late primary school are now showing symptoms much earlier, prompting concerns about the long-term impact on eye health.The trend comes as screen use becomes increasingly common among even the youngest children. From toddlers watching videos on tablets to school-aged children spending hours on smartphones and gaming devices, specialists warn that excessive near-work activities combined with limited time outdoors may be accelerating the onset of short-sightedness. Their concerns are echoed by global research. A 2024.
Burjeel Holdings marked the admission of its inaugural $500 million Sukuk to trading on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market (ISM) with a Market Open Ceremony, following strong demand from regional and international investors. The listing follows the successful completion of Burjeel's debut Sukuk issuance under its $1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk Programme, marking the healthcare group's first entry into international debt capital markets and the first Sukuk issued by a MENA healthcare provider since 2018. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in the UK, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, senior company executives and representatives of the London Stock.
For many parents in the UAE, what may seem like ordinary school-related fatigue could be an early sign of something more serious. Doctors say iron deficiency in children is often overlooked because its symptoms closely resemble normal tiredness, exam stress, or changes associated with growth and adolescence. According to medics, regional studies suggest that iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anaemia affect around 20 to 30 per cent of children, making it one of the most common nutritional deficiencies among youngsters.
We thought it was school stress'
For some families, the warning signs were easy to dismiss. “Honestly, we kept blaming school stress and late nights,” said Meera Rastogi, an Indian mother in Dubai.“My son would come home exhausted.
