INDIA - HMPV, also known as Human Metapneumovirus, cases have been detected in India. Belonging to the Pneumoviridae family and closely related to respiratory syncytial virus, HMPV affects the respiratory system causing mild to severe symptoms. The common symptoms of HMPV are fever, fatigue, coughing, congestion and difficulty in breathing....

ABU DHABI - Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced that the company hired 113 Emirati women in 2024, more than half the 220 Emiratis recruited by EGA during the year. EGA aims that women hold 25 percent of supervisory roles by the end of this year, and 15 percent of...

UAE - Experts advise caution and highlight difficulty in obtaining reliable rain data due to variability factors and regional differences Severe storms that swept through the UAE last year unleashed the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the UAE. But is the amount of rain actually increasing in the region year...

Dubai: The UAE Cabinet has issued a new family status law, addressing some issues for the first time, such as setting the minimum age for marriage at 18 years. Recovering dowry The new law also revises the provisions related to recovering gifts and dowry in cases where an engagement is...

ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi City Municipality emphasised that the Estidama Pearl Rating System is a tiered evaluation system, ranging from one to five pearls. It assesses buildings based on their adherence to sustainability requirements. Government-funded projects must achieve a minimum two-pearl rating, while privately funded projects must achieve at...

2025 marks a pivotal moment where AI, cybersecurity, data governance, and sustainability converging to redefine the business environment Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Cisco revealed key technology trends for 2025, emphasizing a landscape shaped by shifting consumer behaviour, an expanding digital ecosystem, and the need to integrate AI. Reflecting these dynamics, the...

SHARJAH - Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Department of Culture has announced that the esteemed Syrian director and actor, Assaad Feddah, is the recipient of the Sharjah Award for Arab Theatrical...

Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris, and Eugene Levy are among the Hollywood stars whose homes have been destroyed in the catastrophic wildfires sweeping through Southern California. These fires, which have claimed five lives and forced more than 70,000 people to flee their homes, continue to devastate Los Angeles County, fueled by...

ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club will organise the Yas Dhows Sailing Race (22ft Category) tomorrow, Saturday, with the participation of 60 dhows carrying 300 sailors and skippers. This race marks the first round of the new season of traditional marine races. The race will start at...