The weather on Friday, June 19, is expected to be fair in general, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Saturday morning over some western coastal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. The sea will be slight in the Arabian Gulf and in the Oman Sea.Temperatures across the major cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will rise to highs of 44ºC, 45ºC and 45ºC, while dipping to lows of 30ºC, 29ºC and 29ºC respectively.
For over five decades, Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah dedicated his life and wealth to building hospitals, specialised clinics, and care centres, asking for nothing in return. His charitable work, largely done in silence, touched the lives of millions, and quietly transformed the healthcare landscape of the UAE. “You can sit and learn under a tree,” the late Mohammed Ibrahim Obaidullah used to say. “But if you are sick, you cannot be treated under a tree. You need a sterile hospital.”.Now, nearly a year after his passing, his legacy is being recognised with the prestigious Abu Dhabi Award. In an exclusive interview with Khaleej Times, his son, Abdullah Mohamed Obaidullah, reflects on the lessons left behind by a father who believed that true charity is not.
The UAE Cabinet on Thursday issued a new resolution banning children under 15 from accessing social media platforms. Those between the ages of 15 and 16 will be permitted to access social media with restrictions.
According to a survey from 2024, children in the UAE spend around three hours daily on these platforms. Experts have noted that prolonged social media usage among children heightens challenges, including anxiety, attention difficulties, academic struggles, and, in certain instances, speech delays.
Children between the ages of 15 and 16 will be allowed regulated access to these platforms, subject to enhanced protective measures applied to their accounts. These measures include age-appropriate content classification and restriction, disabling high-risk features,.
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.
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the expansion project of the University Hospital Sharjah, which will consist of a new building adjacent to the existing one at a total cost of Dh300 million, to be executed immediately. The expansion project is part of the ongoing development of the hospital’s healthcare services. The new building will double the capacity and add 300 parking spaces. Established under an Amiri decree in 2007 and inaugurated in 2011, UHS is a non‑profit healthcare institution offering a wide range of specialised services.The hospital combines advanced clinical care with medical education and research, serving patients from across Sharjah and the Northern Emirates and positioning itself as.
A new dedicated mental health service has been launched in Abu Dhabi, aimed at increasing access to specialised care for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. The launch of SAKINA for Children, announced by Pure Health, comes during UAE's Year of the Family, reinforcing the importance of family wellbeing as a foundation for healthier, more resilient communities.
SAKINA for Children provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, including but not limited to:
Child and adolescent psychiatry
Developmental paediatrics
Occupational therapy
Speech-language therapy
Behavioural interventions
Family psychological support
Facilities
Facilities under SAKINA for Children Network offer fully integrated therapeutic.
Private healthcare facilities in the UAE must now allocate half of their annual Emiratisation target to specialised healthcare roles, under a new amendment announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
Under the new requirement, healthcare facilities must ensure that jobs allocated to UAE citizens are split equally between specialised healthcare professions and other skilled roles within the facility.
More than 8,800 Emiratis were employed in the private healthcare sector by the end of 2025, with women accounting for 82 per cent of them, according to the ministry.
The decision, issued in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, follows a comprehensive evaluation of private-sector healthcare jobs.
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