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UAE healthcare workers surprised with Dh15m reward fund

Town hall in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena turns emotional as CEO’s surprise comes as SMS

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More than 8,500 Burjeel employees attended the town hall at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

Blue Monday? How to beat the 'saddest' day of 2026

Experts debunk ‘Blue Monday’ myths, explain why January feels tough

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UAE: How to stay safe during coldest days of Al Shabt

Warm clothes, hot water not enough? Doctors share key safety tips for vulnerable groups

26 days of Al Shabt started on January 15, following early winter Murabba’aniya. The coldest stretch of winter 2026 is expected to end on February 10.

Dubai doctors: Barbecues linked to vomiting, diarrhoea

Gastroenteritis and infection risk rises from poor food storage and handling

Vomiting, diarrhoea? Dubai doctors warn winter barbecues linked to viral food illnesses

UAE crush or amputation injury: 6 key first-aid steps

Doctor explains what to do in crucial first minutes to save life and limb

Crush or amputation injury in UAE: 6 critical first-aid steps to take immediately

Dubai doctors warn parents about viral, dangerous games

Doctors explain warning signs, online risks and what parents must do to keep children safe

The Skull Breaker challenge has made a comeback, raising concerns about safety of social media users, especially students. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

UAE: Red eye cases double, longer recovery feared

Ophthalmologists warn infection spreading in schools and offices

Hospitals across the UAE report a surge in red eye infections as highly contagious viral conjunctivitis spreads in shared spaces. (Photo for representation purposes only)

UAE expands Nestlé infant formula products recall

Emirates Drug Establishment recalls specific batches of one more product over toxin scare

EDE released an image of the product and the affected batch codes.

10-hr surgery saves Pakistani expat’s arm in Abu Dhabi

Arif’s mid-forearm amputated after workplace accident on a lathe machine

Tanveerullah Arif after undergoing a highly complex forearm replantation surgery.

Not fasting? UAE doctors urge ‘Dry Month’ pre-Ramadan

Health experts explain how short reset can ease cravings and boost wellbeing

Smoking and vaping increase respiratory irritation and make breathing feel heavier.

Back to School, NYE in Dubai: Patients surge in January

Doctors link increase in cases to post-holiday socialising, travel

Staff busy during the rush hour at a hospital in Dubai. (Picture for illustrative purposes only)

113 Dubai govt staff graduate in social care programme

CDA’s mandatory social workers’ prog with University of Birmingham graduates first cohort

The graduation of the first cohort of the Social Professional Qualification Programme marks a pivotal step in Dubai's mission to create a more people-centred society, CDA said.

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