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Doctors across the UAE are cautioning residents about a hidden health risk following recent rains — humid indoor air that can trap allergens and lead to respiratory illnesses. The warning comes as the country experiences a spell of unstable weather, marked by heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds reaching up to 60 km/h, and hail. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Health experts say moisture lingering inside homes after rain can silently degrade air quality, creating ideal conditions for allergens to accumulate and spread. Dr Samah Ahmed, Consultant Pulmonology at Burjeel Day Surgery Center,…
SHARJAH, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, in collaboration with Sharjah Digital Department, organised a specialised workshop to train real estate developers on the services of the “Aqari” platform, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop the real estate sector and strengthen digital transformation across the emirate. The workshop aimed to promote digital real estate awareness in the Emirate of Sharjah and introduce developers to the latest electronic services available through the “Aqari” platform. It also focused on training them to use these services efficiently, contributing to the development of the real estate ecosystem,…
BEIJING, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE national judo team concluded its participation in the individual Asian Championship today by adding two silver medals, bringing its total to four medals—three silver and one bronze—along with a number of qualification points for the 2028 Olympics. Eliza Litif secured silver in the under 78 kg category after losing in the final 30 seconds to China’s champion Wuad Hongta following a strong bout, while Dhofar Kosov added the second silver in the under 100 kg category, losing to Bahrain’s Sadraddin Sayed after impressive results in the preliminary rounds. The awards ceremony at…
ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has launched the Ruwwad AI Scholars (RAIS) Fellowship, a national initiative to develop the next generation of Emirati researchers and future AI faculty at world-class institutions in the UAE and abroad. The fully funded, two-year postdoctoral fellowship supports UAE Nationals who have recently completed their Ph.D. to undertake advanced research internationally, building long-term research capability in AI and related fields. RAIS welcomes scholars from a wide range of disciplines – from machine learning and data science to engineering, biology, economics, and physics – with a…
RIYADH, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, GCC Secretary-General, welcomed the resolution adopted by the Legal Committee of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) during its 113th session, which strongly condemned Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as its attacks, threats against vessels in the region, and assaults on the territories of GCC member states and Jordan. He also welcomed the committee’s condemnation of Iran’s threats related to the laying of sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz and its surrounding waters, as well as the toll system imposed on ships transiting the strait, according to…
Public Prosecution Dubai is investigating a hit-and-run involving a 14-year-old driver after a Chinese resident was injured, with his condition worsening hours later, authorities said. According to case details, operations received a report after the injured man was admitted to hospital with multiple bruises and wounds initially believed to be the result of an assault. Initial statements from the victim’s wife indicated that her husband had gone out for a walk in the evening and returned about an hour and a half later with visible injuries. Despite her concern, he did not disclose what had happened. Stay up to date…
Up to 75 per cent of pregnant women experience pelvic and lower back pain, yet most suffer in silence — a reality an Abu Dhabi-based pain specialist is now working to change through a pioneering care model. Dr Rafael Blanco, head of the Pain Department at Corniche Hospital, said pregnancy-related pain remains one of the most overlooked issues in women’s health, often dismissed as a normal part of the journey. “Pregnancy pain should not be normal,” he noted. A common but overlooked issue According to Blanco, most women experience some level of pain during pregnancy, particularly in the lower back…
UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of school bus operations across the country starting Monday (April 20). The decision, made in collaboration with local educational authorities, applies to all public and private schools, marking a return to normal transportation services after a temporary suspension during the recent “current phase.” Earlier, the Ministry of Education had postponed school bus services for nurseries, kindergartens, and schools nationwide as part of precautionary measures. The resumption of bus services coincides with students across the UAE returning to in-person learning on the same day. This marks a significant transition back to classroom education…
A young boy handing out UAE flags on Dubai’s Boulevard Street is drawing attention online, with many recognising him as Majed Omar, the child widely known as the UAE’s “Sheikh of happiness”. Majed, who previously went viral riding in a miniature Mercedes, was seen offering small UAE flags to passersby, prompting smiles and brief interactions that quickly spread across social media. His gesture comes days after a call by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, urging residents and citizens to raise the UAE flag as a symbol of unity, pride, and collective strength. The response across the country was immediate,…
SEOUL, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — South Korea and the European Union agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul’s trade ministry said. The agreement was made during the inaugural Korea-EU next-generation strategic dialogue held in Seoul to help the two sides explore deeper cooperation in trade, supply chains and technology, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. The meeting was attended by South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and the EU’s commissioner for trade and economic security, Maros Sefcovic, the Korea Herald reported.…