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Celebrate at sea: Unique ideas for yacht birthday parties in Dubai
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 17, 2025
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday or just want to have a unique party experience, hosting your birthday on a yacht in Dubai is sure to be a memorable and unforgettable experience. Looking to host a memorable birthday bash in Dubai?...
Recent CWRU pre-med graduate Reda Riffi receives Nourish Nelson Mandela Prize, meets UAE leadership to expand opportunities for U.S. students
The Daily - Case Western Reserve University - Ohio
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July 18, 2025
As founder and president of the Eleos Association, recent CWRU pre-med undergraduate Reda Riffi has led regional programs and secured international funding to uplift children through nutrition, education, health advocacy, mentoring and...
Al Jalila Children’s Hospital crosses 100 treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Gulf Today
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July 18, 2025
Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, part of Dubai Health, and the only children’s hospital in the UAE, has completed over 100 treatments for patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr Mohamed Al Awadhi, Executive Director of the Dubai Health Women...
FDA Issues Highest Risk Warning For Dubai Chocolate Recall
Newsweek
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July 18, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration has updated their recall of a batch of Dubai chocolate spread to Class I, their highest level, due to risk of salmonella contamination. In an emailed statement to Newsweek, the company that produced the product,...
UAE to tax sweetened beverages through its sugar content per 100ml in health push
Gulf Today
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July 18, 2025
The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) have announced an amendment to the excise tax mechanism applied to sugar sweetened beverages (SSB’s), introducing a tiered volumetric model that links the tax value on each litre of a...
King Salman, Crown Prince Congratulate UAE President on Union Pledge Day
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 18, 2025
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates on his country's Union Pledge Day. King Salman wished the president...
President speaks of strength of the UAE on Union Pledge Day
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed said unity was the strength of the UAE as the country marks Union Pledge Day. It was on this date, July 18, in 1971 that UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, signed the declaration of the Union...
8 fabulous activities to book this weekend in the UAE
Emirates Woman
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July 18, 2025
Life Your ultimate weekend guide in the UAE, July 18 to 20, 2025. Take wellness to a new level This weekend, wellness takes centre stage at SIRO One Za’abeel with two transformative Sanctum Signature Sequences led by founder Luuk Melisse. Taking...
After Operation Sindoor success, BrahMos missile finds buyers across the map: Vietnam, Brazil, UAE lead the list
The Economic Times
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July 18, 2025
The BrahMos missile, co-developed by India and Russia, is now at the centre of global defence conversations. Following its deployment in Operation Sindoor, interest in the supersonic cruise missile has surged, with more than 14 countries...
US destroys 500 tons of expired food aid in Dubai; Assures continued global relief supply
Daijiworld News
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Daijiworld Media Network – Washington Washington, Jul 18: In a significant development, the US State Department has confirmed the destruction of over 500 metric tons of expired emergency food aid stored in Dubai, UAE, assuring that the move will...
MoHAP expands Heat Exhaustion and Disease Prevention campaign
Emirati Times
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July 18, 2025
Sharjah: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), in collaboration with the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA) in Sharjah, has completed three major phases of the 14th Heat Exhaustion and Disease Prevention Campaign. Running from July...
UAE and GCC Shoppers Are Turning to AI for Custom Meal Plans
Times of Dubai
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July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Groceries prices getting out of pocket, more expensive? You’re definitely not the only one feeling it. Across the UAE and the Gulf, GCC shoppers are finding smart new ways to cope, and one of the most popular is turning...
Dubai’s RTA Bags International Safety Award 2025: Reflects Holistic Care Of Employees
Times of Dubai
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July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s RTA has been awarded the International Safety Award 2025 as recognition for its excellent commitment to ensuring health and safety standards at its operational sites. The award acknowledges Dubai’s Roads and...
UAE Vice-President seen playing Volleyball with residents at Abu Dhabi summer sports event
The Times of India
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Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is a large-scale, climate-controlled event promoting fitness for all ages through over 12 sports and family activities/ Image Abu Dhabi Media Office TL;DR: UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour joined a volleyball match,...
Three UAE Pupils Shortlisted For $100,000 Global Student Prize
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Three students from Dubai have earned global recognition, securing a spot on the prestigious top 50 shortlist for the Chegg Global Student Prize 2025, a $100,000 (Dh 367,000) award that celebrates exceptional student impact...
Top Emirati students join ADEK’s 3rd global Summer Program
Emirati Times
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July 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched the third edition of its Summer Program, featuring the participation of 200 high-performing Emirati students from Grades 10 and 11. The students were selected from...
33 of the best summer staycation offers in the UAE
What's On
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July 18, 2025
These summer staycation offers in the UAE have options to suit all budgets and tastes Staycation in the UAE are endless and now that the summer is heating up, there are unlimited staycation offers to choose from whether you want ultra-luxury, or a...
5,600 startups and counting: UAE leads GCC’s startup revolution
The Times of India
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With over 5,600 startups launched in UAE alone in 2024, the GCC is accelerating its high-tech ambitions through fintech hubs, innovation sandboxes, and investor-backed ecosystems/Representative Image TL;DR: The UAE registered 5,600+ startups in Q2...
5 wellness activities in UAE this weekend
Gulf News
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Tara Rose Kidd, founder of Tara Rose Salon, believes great hair is more than just a look—it’s a form of self-care. With salons across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, her team approaches hair with the same intention you'd bring to any wellness ritual:...
UAE launches 2027–2029 federal budget cycle to boost financial sustainability
Gulf Business
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July 17, 2025
Image: Dubai Media Office The UAE Ministry of Finance has launched the federal general budget cycle for the 2027–2029 period, reflecting an upgraded approach to financial governance. The new cycle is designed to enhance fiscal sustainability,...