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Higher minimum pension and clearer retirement guidance help UAE earn A grades in global index

The UAE has received A grades for pension adequacy and integrity in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, highlighting the strength of its retirement benefits, regulatory framework and protections for pension members. The country's adequacy score increased to 84.9 from 79.4 in 2025, while its integrity score rose to 80.8 from 75.5, reflecting improvements in retirement income support, governance and member protection. The results also helped lift the UAE's overall pension system rating from C+ to B, with its total score rising to 70 from 64.9 last year. The UAE was among four retirement income systems worldwide to record significant score improvements in 2026, alongside Oman, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia. Stronger retirement benefits and governance According to the.

'Red Carpet' airport project bags Dubai-it award for being 'fastest in the world'

Dubai has drastically changed the journey of passing through airport immigration, switching long lines to just a few seconds of processing — and it is now being rewarded for the hassle-free initiative. Dubai's Crown Prince announced the winner for the Dubai-it Award for the government category, presenting it to the 'Red Carpet' project by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) Dubai International Airport had rolled out an artificial intelligence-powered travel system that allows passengers to clear passport processing in a matter of seconds. In a statement on Tuesday, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Executive Council.

'No threat': Sharjah authorities address 'smell of fuel' reports in emirate

Sharjah authorities have addressed residents’ complaints about a smell in the emirate on the ‘Direct Line’ program. Lieutenant General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police said that the situation is under control and does not pose a cause for concern “We have received complaints from some regarding the odours in Sharjah and neighboring emirates,” he said. “We assure the public that the situation is safe and stable and there is nothing that poses a threat.” He added that authorities will keep the public updated if any new developments were available. Since Monday, several residents of Sharjah and Dubai have complained of a strong, pungent smell being spread across the air. Several took to social media and.

Dubai RTA's new AI system will predict marine transport demand in real time

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.

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Abu Dhabi newborn genomic screening changes lives of over 100 babies in one year

Abu Dhabi’s newborn genomic screening programme has changed the lives of more than 100 babies in the past year, the chairman of the Department of Health revealed at the opening of the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit on Tuesday. Mansoor Ibrahim Al Mansoori told delegates at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi that one of those babies, a newborn named Sarah, had a gene mutation flagged at birth that placed her at risk of eye cancer. Because the signal was caught through genomic screening before any symptom appeared, her doctor was able to act in time to protect her sight and her future. The programme, significantly expanded by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi in June 2026, is one of the world’s most comprehensive newborn genomic screening initiatives, testing for more.

UAE to issue personalised health-risk reports to over 900,000 from genome programme

The UAE is preparing to turn genomic data from almost 920,000 people into personalised health-risk reports, as the country shifts its health system towards prevention and population-level risk management Health and Prevention Minister Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh said the authorities were preparing to release reports to participants in the UAE's genomic programme who had consented to receive them. People identified as being at elevated risk will receive a personalised action plan that they can take to their primary or family doctor for further testing and preventive care, Al Sayegh said at the opening of the Future Health Summit in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. “This is where the future is heading,” Al Sayegh said, describing a shift towards a more.

Nausea, appetite loss: Why kids in UAE are struggling to recover from Influenza A

Children recovering from Influenza A may continue to experience a persistent cough, fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite for one to two weeks after the fever subsides, doctors in the UAE have said, urging parents not to overlook symptoms that persist during recovery. While most children recover from the acute infection within five to seven days, some may take longer to regain their usual energy levels and eating habits. Gastrointestinal symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal discomfort, can also affect children during the illness and sometimes linger briefly afterwards. Influenza A is a highly contagious viral infection affecting children, with recovery times varying from one child to another, said Dr Nirosha Ponnuraj, Specialist Paediatrician at Prime.