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Dubai gears up for packed events season as Gitex, ATM and Big 5 return

Dubai World Trade Centre has announced a packed events calendar for the remainder of 2026, with major international exhibitions and conferences set to take place across its two venues from August through December. The programme spans tourism, technology, healthcare, food and beverage, energy, construction, automotive, education and other sectors, with events split between Dubai World Trade Centre in the city and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City. Among the headline events are Arabian Travel Market, Gitex Global, Big 5 Global, Middle East Energy and WETEX, as Dubai’s business events calendar accelerates in the second half of the year.Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at Dwtc, said the breadth of the calendar reflects the scale of demand from organisers and the.

UAE weather tomorrow: Temperatures to decrease; a high of 39°C in Dubai

On Thursday, August 20, skies over the UAE are expected to be fair to partly cloudy, as per the weather forecast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Expect clouds to appear on some eastern regions and they may turn convective by the afternoon. Temperatures are set to drop. The mercury will reach a high of 39°C in Dubai and 41°C in Abu Dhabi. In a recent interview with Khaleej Times, the NCM's directorsaid conditions in the country will change from August 20, when fresh north-westerly winds are forecast to affect the weather. The change could reduce temperatures by around 4-5°C. Conditions on Thursday will turn humid by the afternoon and on Friday morningover some coastal areas with a chance of fog or mist formation. Light to moderate.

UAE detects missile threat: Trade embargo with Iran, impact on flights explained

On August 18, the UAE notified residents it was dealing with fresh missile threats for the first time in more than five weeks. The development was the latest in a series of events underlining growing tensions in the region, including attacks on UAE tankers, the expiry of a Memorandum of Understanding between US and Iran without a deal, and escalating rhetoric between the leaders of the two nations. The fresh missile alert, however, temporarily interrupted the 'keep calm and carry on' way of life UAE residents have adopted since the war first broke out on February 28. While the interruption thankfully ended up being no more than a hiccup in the day, it did raise questions for many about what the latest events mean in the larger scheme of things and what impact residents might see.

Dubai RTA's new AI system will predict marine transport demand in real time

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.

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'Set an example at home': UAE doctors share ways to reverse teens' insulin resistance

Doctors across the UAE say they are seeing more teenagers referred for weight problems, high blood sugar, fatty liver disease and hormonal issues linked to insulin resistance “We are seeing a growing number of adolescents being assessed for insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions,” said Dr Abdul Jabbar, Consultant Internal Medicine-Endocrinology at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. He pointed to a 2020 study of UAE teenagers in schools, which found that 34.7 per cent were overweight or obese, and nearly 80 per cent were physically inactive. Dr Amna Kiran Sarwar, Specialist Endocrinologist at International Modern Hospital Dubai, said global data back up the trend. “The American Diabetes Association reports that type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents has.

Back from holiday but still tired? UAE doctors explain how heat can exhaust you

Returning from cooler weather to the UAE’s heat and humiditycan leave the body working harder to cool itself while disrupted sleep, hydration and routines can add to post-holiday fatigue, doctors say.A research published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlights that people who are away from a hot environment for a week or more can lose some heat-acclimatisation adaptations, meaning they may need to gradually readjust when they return. Similarly, for many UAE residents, returning from a cool-weather holiday comes with an unexpected problem: feeling exhausted just as normal life resumes. Medics highlight that the sudden switch to the UAE’s heat and humidity can put extra strain on the body as it readjusts.The transition.

UAE becomes first in the world to approve pill to treat non-segmental vitiligo

UAE has become the first country in the world to approve an oral treatment for non-segmental vitiligo, giving eligible patients aged 12 and above a new treatment option.The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved a new therapeutic indication for RINVOQ (upadacitinib) to treat adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with non-segmental vitiligo whose condition requires systemic therapy medicines that circulate throughout the body. Vitiligo is a skin condition in which areas of the skin lose their pigment, causing white patches to appear. It occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, are destroyed. The exact cause is not fully understood, although an autoimmune response is considered one of the main factors. Vitiligo is not contagious.The.

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Dubai gears up for packed events season as Gitex, ATM and Big 5 return

UAE weather tomorrow: Temperatures to decrease; a high of 39°C in Dubai

UAE detects missile threat: Trade embargo with Iran, impact on flights explained

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