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The Dubai Civility Committee and Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has once more reminded business and shop owners to abide by the rules governing signages. In line with the DCC’s objectives, DET continues to regulate storefront signage across commercial outlets. These measures are based on the guidelines set out in the Outdoor Advertising Manual, introduced in 2024, in line with leading global standards, and issued by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Municipality.
1. Only one trade name on the storefront is permitted, with no option of having multiple trade names on the same façade.
2. Signs should be displayed horizontally and never vertically, with the Arabic.
Dubai delivery riders will receive 5,000 health kits this month as authorities step up efforts to protect workers from heat exhaustion and heatstroke during the peak summer period.Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the ‘Safe and Healthy Summer for Delivery Riders’ campaign in collaboration with Keeta. The initiative will run throughout August and will combine health checks, safety awareness and the distribution of protective supplies. The health kits will contain medical and protective supplies, as well as a hand fan and cooling towel to help riders cope with high temperatures. Riders will also be offered health screenings and awareness consultations as part of the campaign. Ahmed Al Khzaimy, director of traffic at RTA’s.
Heavy rain and hail lashed parts of the UAE on Saturday, August 8, bringing an unusual spell of unsettled summer conditions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.The downpours came despite temperatures remaining high, with the mercury reaching 49°C in parts of the country. Dubai was forecast to reach 45°C, while Abu Dhabi and Sharjah were expected to see highs of 46°C and 45°C, respectively.Despite the summer heat, footage shared by the Storm Centre showed hail falling in Margham, Dubai, with hailstones cascading from the sky and scattering across the ground, creating a striking contrast against the sweltering conditions. Meanwhile, thunderstorms and hail swept across the outskirts of Sharjah, where a group of men appeared to embrace the unexpected change in.
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.
American Hospital Dubai proudly marked another illustrious milestone by receiving Institutional Accreditation from the National Institute for Health Specialities (NIHS). Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani, secretary general of NIHS, presented the Institutional Accreditation certificate to American Hospital Dubai, noting that this accreditation demonstrates that the hospital meets NIHS standards for postgraduate medical education. He said he was delighted to see a private hospital actively participating in healthcare workforce development, adding that academic hospitals play an important role in improving healthcare by integrating clinical care, education, research and continuous quality improvement. The NIHS leads and regulates medical professional development in the country.
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The UAE has approved a once-daily oral medicine for adults with high levels of bad cholesterol, becoming the second country in the world after the United States to authorise the treatment. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) approved Lipfendra, which contains the active ingredient enlicitide, for adults with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as LDL-C. The medicine may also be prescribed for some patients with inherited conditions that cause high cholesterol. However, treatment must be decided by a healthcare professional after assessing the patient’s condition. Lipfendra is consumed once a day and is intended to be used as part of a wider treatment plan that also includes a balanced diet and regular physical activity.LDL is often described.
Mediclinic Middle East, has announced that Mediclinic City Hospital has successfully completed its 100th kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s transplant programme and its long-standing commitment to specialised renal care.
Since performing the first kidney transplant in June 2016, Mediclinic City Hospital has played an important role in expanding access to transplant services for patients with end-stage renal disease. The hospital’s transplant programme has now reached 100 procedures, offering patients an alternative to long-term dialysis and the possibility of restored health, independence and quality of life.
Dr Jacques Kobersy, chief medical officer at Mediclinic Middle East, said: “A kidney transplant is far more than a surgical.