Author: Editorial team

ABU DHABI, 10th June, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health findings revealed that UAE respondents are the most confident in making informed health decisions among the 16 countries surveyed. Healthcare trust in the UAE remains exceptionally strong alongside one of the highest rates of Artificial Intelligence adoption to manage health globally. As healthcare systems around the world navigate declining public confidence amidst growing misinformation, the UAE emerges as a distinctive global model. In the UAE, 59 percent of respondents use AI to manage their health, much higher than the global average of 35…

More than half of UAE residents are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to help manage their health, according to a new global survey that found the country among the world’s leading adopters of AI in healthcare. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health found that 59 per cent of respondents in the UAE use AI to manage their health, higher than the global average of 35 per cent. The findings suggest that AI tools are becoming part of everyday healthcare decisions, whether people are looking up symptoms, seeking health information, understanding medical conditions, or exploring treatment options.…

As summer temperatures in the UAE regularly soar above 45°C, doctors are warning that the country’s climate pattern — searing outdoor heat followed by heavily air-conditioned interiors — may be doing more than causing discomfort. For migraine sufferers, it could be a daily neurological trigger. A 2025 scoping review published in Medpub examined existing clinical and epidemiological studies on ambient temperature and migraine. The study found that temperature exposure, including heat and rapid temperature change, is consistently associated with migraine onset in susceptible individuals. Evidence is still emerging, but patterns suggest heat stress and thermoregulation disruption may act as triggers.…

GAIA BioMaterials (GAIA), a global leader in biodegradable and compostable bioplastic compounds, has received final confirmation of its European patent for PLA-free film extrusion materials. The patent approval comes at a time of significant change for the plastics and packaging industry across the GCC, where manufacturers are adapting to evolving sustainability regulations, including restrictions on single-use plastic products, while also facing increasing raw material costs driven by global market conditions. Commenting on what the patent means for this region, Soraya Narfeldt, CEO of RA Group PLC, the exclusive distributor of GAIA BioMaterials in the GCC, said: “For the GCC, the…

Families of seven workers who lost their lives in the recent Emirates Road crash will receive financial assistance under a Dh1 million humanitarian support programme announced by a UAE billionaire. Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman of Burjeel Holdings announced the support package which aims to help the families of those killed and injured in the accident claiming seven lives and leaving nine others injured after a workers’ minibus crashed into the rear of a truck on Emirates Road. Under the programme, the families of the seven deceased victims will receive Dh100,000 each, amounting to Dh700,000. A further Dh180,000 has been allocated…

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off tomorrow, football fans across the UAE are putting the final touches on trips they have spent months planning. Flights have been booked, match tickets secured, and itineraries mapped out as supporters prepare to travel across Mexico, Canada, and the United States to experience the tournament from the stands. For some, the journey is about reliving memories from Qatar 2022. For others, it is a chance to support their national team alongside family members. But all share one thing in common: months of preparation leading up to football’s biggest event. Dubai resident Mohamed Elhag…

DUBAI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated a second relief airlift, in close coordination with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO), to support ongoing emergency response efforts to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The aid was transported via Uganda. A fully loaded Boeing 747 aircraft provided by Dubai Royal Air Wing delivered around 60 metric tonnes of critical humanitarian…

SHARJAH, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered an AED 8 million heritage project in Khorfakkan to restore the 15th-century archaeological site at Al Luluyah Beach. Scheduled for completion within six months, H.H.’s initiative will also feature the construction of a brand-new heritage market overlooking the area, seamlessly blending the preservation of the city’s rich history with modern public spaces. Speaking on Sharjah Radio and Television’s “Direct Line” programme, Dr Abdul Aziz Al Musallam, Chairman of the Sharjah Institute for Heritage, revealed that the…

The mango season has arrived in the UAE, and markets in Dubai are filling up with popular varieties from India, Pakistan, Yemen and Fujairah. However, shoppers may notice that prices are slightly higher than at the start of last year’s season, traders told Khaleej Times. At Dubai’s Waterfront Market, boxes of Pakistani Chaunsa mangoes (up to 2.8 kilograms) are selling for around Dh40, while Sindhri varieties are priced at about Dh55 for a 3kg box. Indian mangoes like Alphonso are selling for around Dh50 per box, while the Mallika, Badami, Banganapalli, and Dussheri varieties are priced between Dh35 and Dh45…

ABU DHABI, 9th June, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Minister of State, received a copy of the credentials of Lee Won-ik, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the brotherly Republic of Korea to the United Arab Emirates. He welcomed the Ambassador and wished him success in the performance of his duties, emphasising the depth of relations between the UAE and the Republic of Korea, as well as the shared commitment to advancing constructive cooperation and expanding collaboration across areas of mutual interest in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and contributes to the prosperity and…