Huda Ata

Special to Gulf News

Huda Ata is an independent writer based in the UAE.

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Hospital, doctor ordered to pay patient Dh50,000

The judges, however, dismissed the plaintiff’s broader claim for Dh200,000

Abu Dhabi Court orders doctor and hospital to pay Dh50,000 for surgical error

Drivers offered 4 black points off on 1st day of school

Ras Al Khaimah Police said the initiative is designed to encourage safer driving habits

UAE drivers offered four black point reduction on first day of school

Renter ordered to pay Dh93,000 after Lamborghini crash

Initial repair estimates provided to the company reached Dh833,000

The man had rented the luxury vehicle from a car rental company for Dh2,800 a day.

Pilgrims urged not to linger at Black Stone

Tawaf flows safely when pilgrims simply gesture toward sacred stone, authorities say

The ministry stressed that Tawaf does not require touching or kissing the Black Stone.

New rules for mandatory insurance policies in Kuwait

Regulator introduces QR codes and unified pricing to curb fraud

Mohammed Al Otaibi, head of the unit, said the reforms are intended to eliminate discrepancies in pricing between insurers and reduce fraudulent activity. Illustrative image.

Lebanon introduces four-day school week

Measure will take effect with the upcoming academic year in the country’s public schools

Lebanon cuts school week to four days, introduces three-day weekend

Beloved Syrian actress of Ahlam Abu Al Hana, dies at 57

Her death was confirmed by the Syrian Artists Syndicate in a statement posted on Facebook

Iman Al Ghouri, beloved Syrian actress of 'Ahlam Abu Al Hana,' dies at 57

Kuwait: KD500 fine for throwing food in public spaces

Practice risk fines under the country’s environmental protection law

Discarding food in public spaces poses risks to hygiene, public health and the environment.

Cable theft forces 51 schools to move to online classes

Students are expected to return once repair crews complete urgent maintenance

Coordination is underway with relevant authorities to address the incident quickly.

1,000 teachers to be deployed for UAE’s AI curriculum

New curriculum will cover computing concepts and AI applications

The initiative is designed to equip nearly one million students with the skills to use AI responsibly.

Dubai: Union House recognised as Arab Architectural gem

Designation places the Union House among 19 recognized Arab heritage sites

The building stands out as a living witness to the signing of the union agreement that established the UAE more than five decades ago.

Dh1,000 fine for 'rubbernecking' at accident sites

Crowding around accident locations often worsens injuries and delays rescue efforts

Curious drivers, officials said, frequently reduce speed or stop abruptly, triggering traffic jams and secondary collisions.

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