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The UAE is preparing young Emiratis for the future through a national programme that integrates skills development, practical training, and real-world experience.
On Thursday, the Federal Youth Authority launched the National Readiness Programme “Ghatareef,” an initiative designed to equip youth with the skills needed to pursue future opportunities and support the country’s development. Rooted in Emirati culture, Ghatareef is structured around five key pillars: brain, learning, well-being, culture, and mastery
The programme initially targets recent high school graduates and will gradually expand to include other groups within a broader national framework, reinforcing the UAE’s commitment to youth development.
Khaled Al Nuaimi, Director of the.
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms renewed attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE's full solidarity with Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding their security and stability. "These hostile attacks constitute a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly nations and a threat to their security and stability," it said.
Escalation
On July 22, US President Donald Trump vowed to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's joint military command in turn warned that if Trump's threat against.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has issued a new guide explaining how health insurance rules work for employees but stressed that it is not introducing any fresh obligations on employers.
The guide, released on Thursday, clarified procedures that are already in place and showed how work permit approvals are now electronically linked to health insurance verification.
The system covers private employees as well as domestic workers.
What this mean for workers
The guide reinforces several key protections for employees:
No cost: It specified that employers must bear the full cost of the insurance subscription and renewal. Workers are not to contribute anything towards it.
Continuous coverage: The employee’s insurance must.
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.
In a significant move toward inclusivity, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE confirmed that People of Determination (PoD) will receive special treatment at all new passport centres.
Speaking at an interactive session organised by the Indian Association Sharjah, Dr Deepak Mittal announced that PoDs will be allocated dedicated counters and do not require a prior appointment. They can visit any ICAC as a walk-in and will be granted priority service, bypassing the usual queues
On Wednesday, Kerala-based Alhind Tours and Travels rolled out their new Indian Consular Application Centres (ICAC) in 16 locations across the UAE
At the company’s flagship centre in UW Mall, three counters were reserved for PoDs. The centre, spread over 12,000 square meters, has over 70 counters and.
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.
As summer holidays get underway, many children across the UAE are spending more hours indoors, often turning to smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming devices for entertainment. While screens have become an unavoidable partof modern childhood — supporting learning, communication and recreation — doctors are warning that prolonged device use during the break could be quietly affecting children’s posture, flexibility and spinal health. Paediatricians say they are increasingly seeing children with early signs of posture-related problems, including neck and shoulder discomfort, headaches, stiffness and reduced mobility. While these symptoms may appear minor initially, ignoring them could lead to long-term musculoskeletal issues. A study published in.
