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Almost half a million people from around 136 countries have sent their heartfelt messages to thank the UAE.
A new national initiative by the Dubai-based Security Industry Regulatory Agency called ‘Thank You UAE’, the digital platform has already seen 454,643 people from around the world claim their message for the country
The Director of Media at SIRA, Dr Mohamed Al Hasan, said that they launched Thank You UAE as a response to what was being rumoured about the UAE being an “unstable country” during the geopolitical conflict.
“Everyone confirmed through their messages and also on social media that the UAE is truly a home for everyone,” he said.
The UAE is a land of safety and security. The UAE embraces everyone in all.
A court in Abu Dhabi has convicted two men of disrupting public order by modifying a vehicle with emergency warning systems without legal authorisation, sentencing them to prison for six months, in a ruling that highlights the UAE's strict penalties for the illegal use of these systems, which can endanger public safety and undermine the work of authorised emergency services.
One of the defendants was also fined Dh100,000 by the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court. An order was issued to conficate the vehicle that was fitted with warning lights designated for emergency vehicles without obtaining the required approval. The emergency warning systems were also seized
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said the first defendant was sentenced to six months in prison and the confiscation of the.
Do you drive in Abu Dhabi? If you do, you now have an opportunity to reduce any traffic points you might have accumulated in the emirate by visiting the Liwa Rutab Festival, which takes place in Al Dhafra Region's city of Liwa from July 14 to 23.
The Abu Dhabi Police announced that those who wish to avail of the service will have to visit its platform in the festival and attend a qualifying course designated for traffic law violators, as part of efforts to enhance road safety awareness.
The service to reduce traffic points during the Liwa Rutab Festival will be provided during these two phases:
From July 17 to 19
July 22 and 23
As a prerequisite for benefiting from the programme, participants need to attend one of three awareness lectures offered at 4.30pm, 6pm.
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.
Eye clinics across the UAE are reporting a familiar pattern each year — as children return from the long summer break, more arrive with complaints of blurred distance vision, headaches and eye strain. Doctors say youngsters who once developed myopia in late primary school are now showing symptoms much earlier, prompting concerns about the long-term impact on eye health.The trend comes as screen use becomes increasingly common among even the youngest children. From toddlers watching videos on tablets to school-aged children spending hours on smartphones and gaming devices, specialists warn that excessive near-work activities combined with limited time outdoors may be accelerating the onset of short-sightedness. Their concerns are echoed by global research. A 2024.
Burjeel Holdings marked the admission of its inaugural $500 million Sukuk to trading on the London Stock Exchange's International Securities Market (ISM) with a Market Open Ceremony, following strong demand from regional and international investors. The listing follows the successful completion of Burjeel's debut Sukuk issuance under its $1.5 billion Senior Unsecured Sukuk Programme, marking the healthcare group's first entry into international debt capital markets and the first Sukuk issued by a MENA healthcare provider since 2018. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Khalid bin Saud Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Mission at the UAE Embassy in the UK, Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings, senior company executives and representatives of the London Stock.
For many parents in the UAE, what may seem like ordinary school-related fatigue could be an early sign of something more serious. Doctors say iron deficiency in children is often overlooked because its symptoms closely resemble normal tiredness, exam stress, or changes associated with growth and adolescence. According to medics, regional studies suggest that iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anaemia affect around 20 to 30 per cent of children, making it one of the most common nutritional deficiencies among youngsters.
We thought it was school stress'
For some families, the warning signs were easy to dismiss. “Honestly, we kept blaming school stress and late nights,” said Meera Rastogi, an Indian mother in Dubai.“My son would come home exhausted.
