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Dubai Museum of the Future Summer Pass Unlocks a Season of Wonder
Times of Dubai
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July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Let’s face it, Dubai summers can feel intense. But this year, the Dubai Museum of the Future is offering more than just a break from the heat. It’s offering a season of discovery, imagination, and connection, all...
Abu Dhabi: 2 Critically Ill Men Get New Lease On Life After Complex Robotic Lung Surgery
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Two male residents of Abu Dhabi in their 60s, once confined to their homes and reliant on oxygen to survive, have been given a new lease on life after undergoing a robotic-assisted double lung transplant - a...
Abu Dhabi To Host UAE's First Hyrox Event - Here's What To Wear To It And Why
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) This weekend, thousands of the UAE's fitness fans will descend on the capital's Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre for the emirate's first Hyrox event. The fitness race tests speed, stamina, endurance and - let's be...
Why UAE Is doubling down big time on data centres
Gulf News
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But what exactly are data centres, and why is the UAE going all in? What is a data centre, exactly? Think of a data centre as the brain of the internet — a secure building filled with powerful computers, servers, and storage systems that work 24/7...
10 Best Cafes in Dubai You Must Try Right Now
Times of Dubai
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July 18, 2025
Dubai is not just about the skyscrapers and fancy malls. In addition to this stunning skyline, the city has an incredible cafe culture that’s totally taking off as one of its largest draws. So, coffee aficionado, foodie, or simply looking for the...
From Dubai deals to a Limerick cell: How the law caught up with Catherine O'Brien
Irish Examiner
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July 18, 2025
It’s a long way from having business dealings in France and Dubai to the overcrowded Limerick female prison but that’s where fraudster Catherine O’Brien finds herself this weekend.After a trial that heard of connections to the Aga Khan, meetings...
Dubai Healthcare City exit upgrade: Completion timeline revealed
Gulf Business
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July 18, 2025
Image credit: DubaiMedia Office/Website The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is finalising a major traffic enhancement project at the Dubai Healthcare City exit (Street 13), with completion targeted for July 20, 2025. The upgrade is part of...
UAE tightens tax rules on sugary drinks: What you need to know
Gulf Business
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July 18, 2025
The Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in UAE have announced a major revision to the excise tax structure applied to sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), introducing a new tiered volumetric model that links the tax per litre to...
UAE: Is Menopause Forcing Women Out Of The Workplace?
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai-based women's health educator and menopause coach Sharon James once worked with a client who was fired from her job as a flight attendant soon after she began experiencing symptoms of menopause, like weight gain and...
UAE: Al Ansari Exchange Offers Customers Up To Dh60 Cashback After Remittance Delay
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Al Ansari Exchange customers impacted by the recent remittance delays have received cashback vouchers ranging from Dh20 to Dh60 that can be used in their next transaction, the company confirmed to Khaleej Times on Friday,...
Dubai: Indian surgeon from Kerala dies suddenly at 49
Gulf News
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Confirming the sudden loss, the hospital noted that Dr Sadath had 18 years of experience and was popular among the expat community. Dr Sadath specialised in the treatment of sports injuries and managed adult trauma surgery as well as fracture care.
Gazans celebrate wedding at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Humanitarian City
The National News
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In the heart of a Abu Dhabi safe haven housing thousands of war victims and cancer patients from Gaza, love has found a way. Emirates Humanitarian City (EHC), which is providing shelter to more than 2,000 Palestinians, many of whom are undergoing...
UFC Fight Night: Shara Magomedov ready for fresh start in Abu Dhabi
The National News
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After coming up short for the first time in 16 fights, Shara Magomedov has gone back to the drawing board as he aims to regain his winning touch. The popular Russian fighter, who is blind in one eye, lost by unanimous decision to Briton Michael...
Fake Dubai-inspired chocolate bar recalled in UK over safety risk
Gulf Business
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July 18, 2025
Image: FSA website A chocolate bar inspired by the viral ‘Dubai chocolate’ trend has been urgently recalled across the UK after it was found to pose a serious health risk to people with peanut allergies. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued...
500 Global moves closer to capital with Abu Dhabi expansion
Semafor
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Bringing on Murabit, who co-wrote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and most recently led the Gates Foundation’s portfolios covering maternal and child health, climate and health security, and innovation, is “in line with Abu...
Photos: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Visits 4 Countries In Just 2 Days
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) In a remarkable diplomatic sprint, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited four countries in just two days - underscoring his relentless work ethic and the country's growing global engagement. From July 16...
ALAIN launches first Vida Residences In Abu Dhabi
ME Construction News
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July 18, 2025
Property Posted on July 18, 2025 Share Tweet Share Share Email In partnership with Vida Hotels & Resorts Alain is delivering a development that goes beyond traditional residential offerings Asset management company ALAIN in collaboration with Vida...
UAE President Visits Hungary for First Time – What is He Doing Here?
XpatLoop
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The president of the United Arab Emirates is visiting Hungary for the first time, Defence Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook. "This is not only an important diplomatic event but also a historic moment," Szalay-Bobrovniczky said....
UAE’s new beverage rule coming by 2026 to tax sugar by content, not percentage
The Arabian Stories
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July 18, 2025
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority confirmed that starting in 2026, the fixed percentage-based excise tax currently applied to sugar-based drinks will be replaced with a sugar-content-based model. This change marks a...
UAE condemns Israeli plan to seize control of Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron
The National News
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The UAE has strongly condemned plans by the Israeli government to seize control of the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron city, in the occupied West Bank. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move to transfer control from Palestinian authorities to the...