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An increasing number of people aged between 31 and 50 are now being treated for cardiac issues, according to data from a Dubai hospital’s catheterisation lab. Dr Naveed Ahmed, Head of Cardiac Services at Aster Hospitals & Clinics, UAE, describes the trend as “alarming”, noting that one of the youngest patients he treated was just 19 years old. “The 30 to 50 age group is the most productive age for any individual,” he told Khaleej Times. “They finish their education, start earning, start their family and support people back home. If such a person suffers, the entire family dependent on…

DUBAI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Arabic edition of “The Letters” by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will be available in major bookstores across the UAE from 1st October. The book is the second part of “Lessons from Life”, and its English edition will follow on 15th October. The book brings together 26 letters that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid addresses to his children, his family, his team, his fellow citizens and the world. Through them, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid shares the essence of nearly…

A night at Meydan Racecourse will come with several new dining options this season, as Dubai Racing Club expands its food and beverage line-up ahead of the return of the Dubai Racing Carnival.The new season begins on November 6, with Dubai restaurants Bisou and Alba Street x Himitsu among the concepts making their Meydan debut.Bisou, the French-Middle Eastern restaurant in Downtown Dubai, will be located on the racecourse’s fifth floor, in the space formerly known as Paddock View.The restaurant will offer a five-hour dining experience, giving guests views of the racing while serving a mix of French and Middle Eastern…

ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, has launched Beyond Bounds, a new global thought leadership platform featuring perspectives from leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, business leaders and innovators on the developments transforming healthcare worldwide. Designed to challenge the status quo, introduce new thinking and encourage cross-border and -discipline dialogue, the platform launches at a pivotal moment for healthcare. Advances across genomics, artificial intelligence, precision medicine and diagnostics are rapidly expanding what health systems can predict, prevent and treat. Yet progress remains uneven. More than 80 percent of…

ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Sonya Yee, Chief of the Advocacy Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), described the UAE as a leading hub for innovation, saying that the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi provides an ideal platform to discuss technology, justice and crime prevention, and explore how technological advances can help address crime-related challenges and strengthen justice. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Yee said the United Nations Congress – Abu Dhabi 2026 represents the world’s largest gathering of specialists and leaders in…

ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced a new regulatory framework that reduces the processing time for domestic heliport registration procedures from up to 135 days to just two working days by replacing the certification requirement for domestic heliports with a simplified registration system. The initiative marks a significant step in the evolution of vertical aviation in the UAE and supports the country’s vision of a more agile, efficient, and business-friendly regulatory environment while maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety. The new regulatory framework applies from the date of publication…

Lebanese-Armenian percussionist Rodolphe Manoukian has spent years bringing the darbuka into electronic music and live club performances.Born in Beirut, he began playing the instrument at nine before performing at Geneva’s Victoria Hall with the LEBAM Orchestra by the age of 14.His sound today brings Middle Eastern percussion together with Afro house, tribal rhythms and electronic music.His darbuka version of the Punjabi track Mundian To Bach Ke later introduced his music to a wider audience, particularly in India.Now, following his Dubai performance at Troy on September 26, Manoukian speaks about the influence of Beirut on his music, performing for different crowds and why…

ABU DHABI, 28th September, 2026 (WAM) — Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, one of the largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones in the region, has signed an agreement with JINGDONG Property, the infrastructure investment and asset management arm of JD.com, Inc., to establish an advanced logistics facility in KEZAD Area A – KEZAD Al Ma’mourah. The project will comprise approximately 150,000 square metres of warehousing facilities, with delivery expected in 2028. It will provide premium warehousing solutions and integrated logistics infrastructure, designed to support local and international enterprises, enhance supply chain efficiency and facilitate the…

Ariana Grande took home two awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards for her single Hate That I Made You Love Me.The singer won Song of Summer and Best Visual Effects for the track at the ceremony, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 27. MTV confirmed both wins in its official winners list.The wins came after Ariana entered the night with seven nominations, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Visual Effects.Hate That I Made You Love Me was later added to the Song of Summer category, bringing the…

Dubai Comedy Festival is getting even bigger this October, with a fresh set of shows joining a line-up that already includes some of the biggest names in stand-up.The latest additions put a particular spotlight on homegrown and emerging talent, while bringing everything from Arabic crowd work and international stand-up to an interactive show that turns the often unpredictable world of dating into comedy.The new shows will take place at Pepperoni Comedy Club, offering audiences a more intimate setting alongside the festival’s larger performances across the city.They join a packed 2026 programme featuring Mo Gilligan, Vir Das, Jamie Lever, Munawar Faruqui,…