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With just a month to go before students head back to classrooms, parents across the UAE have one more item to tick off their back-to-school checklist. The Ministry of Education has released its official School Uniform Guide for the 2026-2027 academic year, detailing the approved uniforms for government school students from kindergarten to Grade 12, along with prices and authorised sales outlets across the country. The guide is designed to help families prepare ahead of the first day of school on August 31, ensuring students arrive wearing the correct uniform for their grade and educational stage. It includes illustrations of every approved design, pricing for each item, and information on where uniforms can be purchased. According to the ministry, the uniforms.
Residents of parts of the UAE saw heavy rains and even hail on Monday, August 3, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expected five days of rainfall over some regionsin the country as atmospheric conditions support the formation of convective clouds. The wider Gulf region will also witness unstable weather this week, with authorities in countries like Saudi Arabia and Oman warning of continued thunderstorms in several places. Visuals shared by the UAE's Storm Centre, a weather-tracking channel on X, showed heavy hail falling on car windshields along Al Dhaid Road in Sharjah on Monday, August 3. In one video, the sound of hailstones striking the road can be clearly heard. To alert residents on what to do in the event of hail falling, the national weather.
Skies over the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, as per the weather forcast shared by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Some eastern and southern regions in the country might see convective clouds formation, associated with rainfall. The NCM has advised residents to take all precautions and follow the official channels to stay up to date as parts of the country are expected to see rain until Friday, August 7, due to atmospheric conditions that support the formation of convective clouds.According to the NCM, skies over Al Ain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah are expected to be partly cloudy on Tuesday, with heavy rainfall forecast in these cities. As for temperatures, they will range between 30°C and 47°C, with an expected high of.
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.
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.
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.
