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Dubai has launched the third phase of its Ethraa programme as part of efforts to strengthen and activate the emirate’s non-profit sector, with all 146 organisations under the Community Development Authority (CDA) taking part in the initiative.
The programme, announced on Tuesday, supports the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 by helping charities and non-profit organisations improve their governance, operational performance and long-term sustainability, while reinforcing their role in community development
Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the CDA, said the initiative reflects Dubai’s leadership vision of empowering people and strengthening social cohesion by building a high-impact third sector
“Our goal is to create an enabling environment.
Residents across the UAE can expect fair to partly cloudy weather on Tuesday, with clouds developing mainly over the eastern and northern parts of the country.
According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), light to moderate winds will prevail during the day, but are expected to freshen at times, leading to blowing dust and reduced visibility in some exposed areas
The highest temperature on Wednesday in Dubai will be 40°C, while in Abu Dhabi it will be slightly higher at 43°C. Lowest temperatures in these two emirates are expected to be 31°C and 32°C.
Sharjah temperatures will range between 30°C and 41°C
The highest temperature recorded over the country on Tuesday was 49.5°C in Gasyoura (Al Dhafra Region) at 3pm UAE Local time.
For several UAE-based families, the final weeks before university begins have turned into a race against time as students admitted to US universities struggle to secure visa appointments.
Parents say limited visa processing in the UAE, coupled with a shortage of appointment slots in their home countries, has left them uncertain about whether their children will be able to join their campuses this fall
Some parents have been forced to explore alternative destinations, while others continue to wait for appointments that could determine their children’s academic journe
Akshay Jain, whose son has secured admission to a university in California, said the family is facing difficulties securing a student visa appointment.
“We have been living in the UAE for.
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.
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.
A viral social media trend encouraging children to heat 'slime' in microwave ovens has triggered a warning from Dubai Police, with doctors in the UAE cautioning parents that the seemingly harmless experiment can lead to serious injuries.
Authorities recently advised families to remain vigilant after videos promoting the practice began spreading online. With children spending more time at home during the summer break and exploring activities to stay entertained, experts warn that heating slime can cause dangerous chemical reactions, producing hot vapours and heated materials that may splatter, trigger burns, or even lead to small fires.
Dr Diya Abdul Rasheed, Specialist Pediatrician at Medeor Hospital, Dubai, explained that slime’s chemical composition makes.
