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Abu Dhabi first in world to administer ITVISMA for SMA

Landmark gene therapy milestone boosts emirate’s global healthcare standing

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Breakthrough gene therapy administered at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.

Hatta Festival 2025 brings fitness and nature together

Outdoor Pilates sessions draw crowds amid scenic mountain views

Visitors embraced wellbeing activities in stunning outdoor settings.

Dubai Health marks 95% success in kidney transplants

Nearly a third of organ recipients are children under the initiative

Children make up 31% of organ recipients in Dubai Health programme. Illustrative image.

Elon Musk reacts after man dies in 8-hour hospital wait

Musk slams Canada’s healthcare following man’s long hospital wait.

Elon Musk slams healthcare after 8-hour wait death

NYE in Dubai: 1,900 medical staff, field hospital ready

1,900 staff, field hospital at Burj Khalifa, and 24/7 coverage ensure public safety

Case documents show that the brokerage was instructed by the investor to find a suitable apartment in the Burj Khalifa

UAE retailers ready for plastics ban: Prices to go up?

Supermarkets roll out paper cups, wooden cutlery, bagasse-based packaging in Dubai stores

An eco-friendly section of sustainable products at a Lulu Hypermarket in Dubai.

UAE doctors warn: Don’t drive if you feel dizzy, unwell

Experts advise motorists to recognise warning signs and act early to prevent accidents

Photo for illustrative purposes: Accident on Emirates Road, heading from Dubai to Sharjah.

For these Emirati women, running is more than a sport

Azza Alghunaimi and Khawla Al Marzouqi on their transformative running journey

Azza Alghunaimi and Khawla Al Marzouqi in action during the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon.

Kerala makes history with heart transplant

India milestone: Nepali woman receives life-saving surgery at district facility

Heart surgery breakthrough: Kerala district hospital sets national first

Rain in UAE: Do rainy days increase risk of cold, flu?

Rainy weather creates conditions that make the spread of infections more likely

Rain in UAE: Can you catch cold from rainy weather? Doctors bust the myth

‘Winter Safety’ campaign launched across Abu Dhabi

Campaign focuses on home, road, and outdoor safety during rainfall and low temperatures

Public advised to follow safety tips at home, on roads, and during outdoor activities.

American Hospital Dubai offers free cancer screenings

Early detection at heart of initiative, leveraging AI and advanced technologies

Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali (centre), Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, with other dignitaries at the event.

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