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Doctors across the UAE say they are seeing more teenagers referred for weight problems, high blood sugar, fatty liver disease and hormonal issues linked to insulin resistance. “We are seeing a growing number of adolescents being assessed for insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions,” said Dr Abdul Jabbar, Consultant Internal Medicine-Endocrinology at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. He pointed to a 2020 study of UAE teenagers in schools, which found that 34.7 per cent were overweight or obese, and nearly 80 per cent were physically inactive. Dr Amna Kiran Sarwar, Specialist Endocrinologist at International Modern Hospital Dubai, said global data back…
Authorities urge residents to remain cautious, follow official instructions and rely on verified updates as normal activities continue Abu Dhabi: UAE authorities have confirmed that the situation remains safe after the country’s air defence system detected a missile threat and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) issued a public alert. Authorities said normal activities can continue, while urging the public to remain cautious, follow official instructions and rely only on verified information from official sources. NCEMA said in a statement posted on its official social media channels that the UAE’s air defence system had detected a missile…
Businesses and individuals from the UAE and 22 overseas jurisdictions across five continents chose the DIFC Courts to resolve disputes in the first half of 2026, reinforcing Dubai’s role as an international commercial dispute-resolution center.The DIFC Courts received 243 opt-in cases during the six months, representing 30 per cent of the 810 cases filed across all divisions. Of these, 201 were filed in the Small Claims Tribunal, while 42 went to the Court of First Instance, Arbitration Division and Digital Economy Court.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Parties can opt into the DIFC Courts…
Madonna moved to New York City to be a dancer. Of course, her artistry blossomed into something much bigger. But she never stopped using dance to guide the way.So much of Madonna’s performance universe has focused on reinvention — by way of hair and makeup, costume transformations, sets and settings. But what has endured is the grounded fluidity of her body. Her singing is galvanising, her activist voice is loud. Yet her body is the primary force behind it all: inexhaustibly alive, with a gallant, buoyant internal pulse.Dance, her first love, is the most natural part of her artistry, her…
India took a big step towards victory in the first Test in Galle on Tuesday after their bowlers reduced Sri Lanka, chasing a daunting 372 to win, to 84-4 on day four.Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took two wickets to rattle Sri Lanka’s top-order on a pitch offering big turn.Earlier, India were bowled out for 193 at tea after Rishabh Pant top-scored with 66 and became the fastest player to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket.Sri Lanka then slipped to 47-4 before skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, unbeaten on 31, and Sonal Dinusha, 25 not out, put on a stubborn stand to…
The Making of an Icon: go behind the scenes and see how Emirates built the Aircrafted Arsenal Crest from upcycled aircraft partsDubai: Following last week’s unveiling of the Aircrafted Arsenal Crest, Emirates is taking viewers behind the scenes to showcase the engineering expertise, craftsmanship and precision that went into the creation of the 2.4-meter illuminated sculpture.Designed and built entirely in-house by Emirates Engineering teams, the Crest was brought to life by a team of 15 experts in just 34 days. Watch how the team clean, cut, curve, machine, rivet, assemble and paint aviation materials into one of the most recognisable…
Built in-house by Prime Inspections & Snagging’s own engineering team, the platform is set to launch later this year as more Dubai buyers turn to third party inspection before accepting property handover Published: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 3:37 PM Prime Inspections & Snagging, a RERA-certified property inspection firm based in Business Bay, Dubai, has announced the forthcoming launch of prime inspections, its own snagging application and online booking portal, built in-house and due to go live later this year. Engineer Mohammed Nadeem Maldar, the firm’s engineering manager, said the platform will take property owners from the initial booking of an…
Raghu Chakravarthi, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Core42. Raghu Chakravarthi outlines how workload-aware orchestration, diverse accelerator architectures and embedded governance can support secure, scalable and cost-efficient AI deployment across UAE government services. The UAE’s ambition to transition 50 per cent of government services and operations to Agentic AI will require infrastructure capable of delivering intelligence securely, economically and at production scale. Sovereignty, compute flexibility, workload orchestration, observability and financial governance will become increasingly important as autonomous agents generate multiple inference events to complete complex tasks. In an interview with Tahawultech.com, Raghu Chakravarthi, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Core42, explains…
Oil prices traded slightly higher for a third session on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt a more offensive stance and the U.S. ruling out extending a ceasefire deal, heightening worries about prolonged energy supply disruptions.Brent crude futures climbed 7 cents, or 0.08%, to $90.94 a barrel by 1031 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 53 cents, or 0.63%, at $85.03 a barrel.Brent and WTI futures traded at their highest since July 30 and July 31, respectively, earlier in the session.”Sentiment remained supported by…
Stray Kids are celebrating a major moment on the charts after This & That earned the group their ninth consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard 200.The achievement was made even bigger by the title track, This & That, reaching No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is the group’s highest ranking on the chart so far, giving Stray Kids two new milestones to celebrate in the same week.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.And they made sure to celebrate with their fandom, known as STAY.Following the chart results, Stray Kids shared a message thanking their fans…