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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of the Republic of India on the occasion of her country's Independence Day.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to President Droupadi Murmu and to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion.
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, having gained freedom from the British rule in 1947.
The Indian community in the UAE, estimated at over four million people, is among the largest expatriate populations in the region.
Flag-hoisting.
In under a week, UAE-based Adnoc's tanker vessels were attacked for a third time late Friday, the gas giant confirmed
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President, issued a statement, highlighting that these repeated attacks on tankers will not deter the spirit of the nation or how it moves
"Repeated targeting of Adnoc company tankers will not deter the United Arab Emirates from moving forward with a balanced and rational policy, based on the triad of deterrence, diplomacy, and adherence to international law," Gargash highlighted
The UAE has also repeatedly reiterated the nation's right to freedom of navigation, stressing that the use of the Strait of Hormuz "as a tool of economic coercion or blackmail represents acts of piracy by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
The UAE Gender Balance Council has launched the National Gender Balance Survey as part of the development of the UAE Gender Balance Strategy 2027–2031, in a step aimed at expanding community participation and consolidating insights and data informing key priorities for the next phase
The development of the new strategy builds on the UAE's proven approach of placing people at the heart of development initiatives, investing in their capabilities, and advancing policies, legislation and initiatives to support equal opportunities, while preparing for the economic, social and technological transformations reshaping the future of societies, labour markets, and the global economy.
Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Gender Balance.
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.
A growing number of medical experts are calling on women to prepare for menopause in their mid-30s, as new research highlights the widespread and often debilitating impact of the transition on women's health.
Medical experts explain that perimenopause, the transition phase before menopause, can quietly begin in a woman's mid to late 30s, with the earliest indicators being changes in menstrual cycles, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Many women often mistake these symptoms for stress.
Dr Anusree Saraswathy, Specialist Gynaecology at Aster Clinic Qusais, Damascus Street, emphasised the importance of early recognition. "Perimenopause usually begins in a woman's 40s, but it can start as early as the mid-30s or as late as the 50s," she sai
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More than 39,000 people have registered as organ donors in the UAE, while over 1,195 transplant procedures have been carried out under the country’s national organ donation programme, the Minister of Health and Prevention said marking the World Organ Donation Day. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh said the figures show growing public awareness and confidence in the UAE’s organ donation and transplantation system. According to the minister, the UAE now ranks first in the GCC in terms of growth in donor numbers and organ transplant procedures. He said that Hayat has also become one of the fastest-growing programmes of its kind globally.“The ‘Hayat’ programme embodies the UAE’s vision of building a world-leading healthcare system founded on innovation,.
American Hospital Dubai proudly marked another illustrious milestone by receiving Institutional Accreditation from the National Institute for Health Specialities (NIHS). Dr. Mohammed Al Houqani, secretary general of NIHS, presented the Institutional Accreditation certificate to American Hospital Dubai, noting that this accreditation demonstrates that the hospital meets NIHS standards for postgraduate medical education. He said he was delighted to see a private hospital actively participating in healthcare workforce development, adding that academic hospitals play an important role in improving healthcare by integrating clinical care, education, research and continuous quality improvement. The NIHS leads and regulates medical professional development in the country.
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