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Cloud seeding operations were conducted over the past few days whenever suitable clouds were identified, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said, as the UAE experienced the peak of its current rainy weather yesterday.
The recent showers, driven by the influence of an upper-air trough, have brought relief to various parts of the Emirates. The cloud seeding missions are intended to enhance natural rainfall and increase the volume of drops reaching the ground.
Forecasters have noted a continued chance of rainfall, particularly over the western region. By Friday, the upper-air system will continue its southward movement, leading to generally fewer clouds across the Emirates. A slight chance of rainfall will remain, primarily concentrated around the Al Ain area.
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Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, in Manama during Sheikh Hamdan’s visit to the Kingdom.
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant General Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, National Security Adviser and Commander of the Royal Guard, and Brigadier General Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of Special Operations of the Royal Guard.
Sheikh Hamdan attended the joint military exercise “Bahrain Shield”, hosted by the Bahrain Defence Force with the participation of the Mohamed bin Zayed Squadron, armed forces from GCC member states and the Peninsula Shield Force.
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Abu Dhabi has launched a new service that enables citizens to obtain housing construction loans on subdivided agricultural land, as part of efforts to support family stability and social cohesion.
Launched by the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) with the Urban Planning and Permits Centre at the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), the initiative enables agricultural landowners to subdivide their plots among their sons or grandsons.
Hamad Hareb Al Muhairi, Director General of ADHA, said, "The service is in line with the objectives of the ‘Year of Family’ and highlights the Authority’s commitment to delivering innovative housing solutions that meet citizens’ needs while reinforcing family unity and social cohesion."
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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.
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.
Two and a half years after the UAE banned single-use plastic bags, these bags still appear at supermarket checkouts. They are now thicker and incur a charge.Since January 1, 2026, Ministerial Decision No. 380 of 2022 has banned single-use bags thinner than 50 microns. These have been replaced by heavier bags containing more plastic, which, when used once and discarded, may have a greater environmental impact than those previously banned. Major retailers agreed to charge at least 50 fils per bag when the ban began. At Lulu, the standard carry bag costs Dh2.50, while the juco bag, made from recycled materials, is Dh7.50 as of July 2026. A juco bag typically pays for itself after three uses. Abu Dhabi implemented its ban ahead of the rest of the country in 2022. The.
Patients with schizophrenia in the UAE will soon have access to a long-acting treatment that only needs to be administered once every six months, after Emirates Health Services (EHS) introduced the therapy at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, making it the first government hospital in the country to offer the option.
The treatment, BYANNLI, is designed to support sustained symptom control while reducing the need for frequent doses. Health officials say the move could help improve treatment adherence, lower the risk of relapse and ease the burden on patients, their families and caregivers.
"This step represents a significant leap forward in the advancement of mental healthcare. It contributes to enhancing the patient experience by enabling access to more sustainable and.
