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Eight Sleep Secures $100 Million to Accelerate AI‑Powered Sleep Optimization, Expand into Medical, and Grow Global Footprint
Eight Sleep Secures $100 Million to Accelerate AI‑Powered Sleep Optimization, Expand into Medical, and Grow Global Footprint Funding accelerates the development of the world’s first AI-powered Sleep Agent, expands medical initiatives into...

Statement by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism on Emirati Women’s Day 2025
His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, stated that Emirati Women’s Day is a highly significant national occasion, during which the UAE reflects on the groundbreaking achievements of its women, made possible by...

How Emirati women are defining the future of the UAE
Shamsa Al Muhairi, Director of the Emirati Women Chapter and Special Projects at PureHealth, emphasized the enduring role of women in building society: "This year’s theme, ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years,’ reminds us that our nation’s...

Ghee coffee: Bollywood fad or health booster?
She’s right. Blending it into coffee doesn’t magically turn your morning latte into a super-drink, as Dr Yasir Shafi, a practitioner from Wellth, Dubai, wellness and health clinic notes. As he explains: What you really get is a calorie-heavy,...

Free From & Fine Food Dubai Partners with Organic & Natural Expo Dubai for November Edition
In a move that strengthens opportunities for exhibitors and buyers alike, Free From & Fine Food Dubai will now be co-located with the upcoming 23rd annual Organic & Natural Expo Dubai taking place in November 17-19, 2025 at Dubai World Trade...

Your ultimate guide to Dubai’s newest cafés opened in 2025
Life As Dubai’s café culture growing in popularity day by day, there’s no end to discovering new aethetic spots in this city. From homegrown brands expanding into lush neighborhoods like Al Barari, to artisanal bakeries in Nad Al Sheba, minimalist...

XRP Healthcare M&A Holding Inc. Launches Africa's First HIPAA-Grade Digital Health App
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XRP Healthcare today announced that its flagship XRPH AI App has been upgraded to meet HIPAA-grade standards, making it the first digital health app in Africa to guarantee that all personal health data...

M42’s Healthpoint partners with Osstem Implant to offer Korean dental technologies
UAE - Healthpoint, a leading surgical hospital and part of M42’s world-class portfolio, has partnered with Osstem Implant, the world’s third-largest dental implant manufacturer based in South Korea, to introduce cutting-edge Korean dental...

Why the Sigma Healthcare share price has jumped more than 7% on Wednesday
Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) has delivered more than 40% earnings growth for the full year, sending its shares more than 7% higher in its first full-year results report since the $32 billion merger with Chemist Warehouse Group, which was...

Emirati Women’s Day 2025 Statement | Mohannad Al Kalash, Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan METAP at Zoom Communications
Emirati Women’s Day 2025 Statement Attributed to: Mohannad Al Kalash, Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan METAP at Zoom Communications On the special occasion of Emirati Women’s Day 2025, ZOOM is proud to join the...

Pakistan’s agriculture leads export boom to UAE
Textiles and apparel While textiles remain a mainstay of Pakistan’s exports, participation in high-profile exhibitions such as Gulfood, Gitex Global, and Arab Health has generated over 1,200 business leads and secured nine MoUs worth millions of...

Deadly strikes on Gaza hospital draw outrage
By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai and JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-08-27 09:08 People work to recover the body of Hussam al-Masri, who was a contractor for Reuters, after he was killed in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in...

Divorce And Dirhams - The Legal Framework of Alimony under Abu Dhabi Law
In a recent development, a woman filed an application for a landmark divorce settlement of AED 1 billion, before the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court. This follows after the same court awarded an American woman in the UAE more than AED 100 million in...
UAE and Angola Forge Stronger Partnership Through Historic State Visit
In a landmark visit underscoring the growing depth of relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Angola, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, held official talks with His Excellency João Manuel...
UAE coach irked with strange penalty as world takes notice
If you cannot view the video here please click here for the video on YouTube An angry coach Srecko Katanec refused to divulge today what punishment, if any, would be levelled on the UAE midfielder Theyab Awana, who scored a penalty against Lebanon...

Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital partners with Chinese PE firm for new fund
Hazem Ben-Gacem, founder and CEO, BlueFive Capital BlueFive Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based asset management firm that manages assets worth over $2.6 billion, has launched a private equity fund in partnership with a Chinese investment firm. The asset...

Dubai clamps down on 'unjustified costs' in building of Emirati villas
Engineering consultancy firms in Dubai have been warned over unnecessary increases in construction costs when working on villas for Emiratis. Dubai Municipality said it issued the warnings after detecting "exaggerated structural designs for...

Dubai Man Undergoes Complex Awake Brain Surgery At NMC, Recovers With Renewed Hope
Follow on Telegram In a remarkable demonstration of advanced medical care and patient resilience, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai, has successfully performed a high-precision awake brain surgery on a Dubai-based hotel employee, enabling...

UAE: Big Ticket Awards Over Dh170 Million In 2025 Winners To Pay Off Debts
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Big Ticket has awarded a total of Dh170,121,839 in prizes between January and July 2025. The draw has regularly given away a wide range of prizes: from grand prizes worth Dh150 million, to Dh12.6 million in weekly rewards,...
Mayo Clinic researchers capture first signs of ovarian cancer risk
Dubai, United Arab Emirates;August 2025 — Little is known about what causes ovarian cancer, and there is no way to detect it early yet. About 75% of the time when someone is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it has already progressed to stage 3 or...