As temperatures rise during the warmer months in UAE, junior sports training — particularly in outdoor disciplines such as tennis, football, cricket — continues to be scheduled with careful attention to timing and conditions. Families are often navigating everyday decisions around their children’s training routines, including considerations linked to heat, hydration, and post-activity recovery. While professional coaches argue that structured exposure can help children adapt and grow stronger physically, some parents remain uneasy about the intensity of midday or early afternoon training sessions. The debate reflects a wider concern in the UAE’s sporting communities as humidity and heat index levels rise.
Balancing training and heat.
Nearly a week after fuel prices in the UAE increased for the fourth consecutive month, many residents said that while their commute plans remained the same, what had changed was how they reached their destination.From swapping SUVs for smaller cars and walking short distances to planning routes more carefully and using public transport where possible, motorists told Khaleej Times that a combination of small changes is helping them cut fuel, Salik, and parking costs. Some estimated they are saving between Dh50 and Dh100 a week
“Google Maps is useful, but after driving the same roads for years, you learn a few things,” he said. “Sometimes the app suggests a route that might save a couple of minutes but adds extra distance. Missing one exit can easily add 8km.
The UAE President appointed Hamed Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as the new Director General for the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation on Sunday, June 7.
In an announcement, the government stated Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had issued a federal decree for the same.
Meanwhile Al Kaabi — the new head of the independent body regulator — has served as a primary interlocutor on matters relating to nuclear energy, nuclear safety and nonproliferation between the UAE and international organisations and governments, including the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The decision comes shortly after Abu Dhabi's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant was targeted in an attack on May 17, leading to a fire at a generator in the vicinity 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.
As schools break for summer and airports across the UAE prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, healthcare professionals are warning residents against a common but often overlooked travel mistake — leaving vaccinations until the final stages of trip planning.
While flights, accommodation and visa applications often take priority, many travellers fail to check whether their destination requires specific vaccines or health precautions. Doctors say this oversight can lead to unnecessary stress, disrupted travel plans and increased exposure to preventable illnesses.
Dr Malaz Yabrodi, internal medicine specialist at Medcare Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Hospital Sharjah, said many people wrongly assume that routine vaccinations provide sufficient protection.
Residents in the UAE will be able to access the newly approved oral Wegovy treatment within days after the first shipment arrived in the country, according to Novo Nordisk. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice-president for international operations at Novo Nordisk, said the rollout marks more than the arrival of a new medicine, reflecting a broader shift in how obesity is being treated around the world. Larsen said obesity is increasingly being recognised as a chronic disease that requires long-term management and support, with healthcare systems gradually moving beyond traditional advice on diet and exercise alone."Obesity is typically a chronic, progressive and relapsing disease," Larsen said, adding that many patients require medical intervention.
As thousands of UAE residents prepare to travel during the summer holidays, health experts are reminding travellers to follow official advisories, stay aware of health updates at their destinations and seek medical advice if they feel unwell during or after their trip.The advice comes as global health authorities continue monitoring outbreaks and health alerts in different parts of the world, including Ebola and hantavirus cases reported. However, UAE authorities have stressed that the country's public health situation remains stableand that preparedness and monitoring systems remain active.Recently, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) confirmed that the UAE's public health situation remains.
