Discover the virtues of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, the power of Dhul Hijjah fasting, and the immense rewards of the Day of Arafah in this inspiring sermon.

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Doctors say hantavirus spreads very differently from Covid-19, with infections mainly linked to rodent exposure in dusty or poorly ventilated spaces By: SM Ayaz Zakir ...

In a remarkable and extremely rare incident, 27-year-old Zeenat Waheed, a woman from Pakistan, delivered six babies at the District Headquarters Hospital in Rawalpindi. The newborns consist of four boys and two girls, each weighing less than two pounds. Despite the unusual circumstances, all six babies and their mother are in good health, according to…

To develop school students’ skills and empower them in the private sector

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Residents can now order Eid Al Adha livestock sacrifices online through platforms like Noon and Careem, as digital Qurbani services gain popularity across the UAE By: ...

The heavy rains that swept across various parts of the country last week revealed this vintage gem, which dates back to the sixties.. The bottle, found by heritage enthusiast and researcher Ali Rashid Muhyan Al Katbi, was nestled in a crevice among rocks in Al Dhaid, Sharjah. Upon closer examination, it was identified as an…

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 19 May, 2026: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has become the first hospital in the Middle East to introduce Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for the treatment of epilepsy and certain types of brain tumors. The launch of the service positions Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi at the forefront of advanced epilepsy…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Schools say they are balancing empathy with operational responsibilities as some parents seek relief over fee payments during a period of economic uncertainty By: ...

Renovating a kitchen can be a costly endeavor, but for Betty and Robert Fooks from Dorset, it turned out to be a highly profitable one. While renovating their farmhouse, they stumbled upon an unexpected windfall: over **1,000 17th-century coins** concealed beneath the kitchen floor. Robert Fooks, an agricultural engineer, made the remarkable discovery when he…

New awareness initiative encourages people to look beyond blood pressure and better understand their heart health

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has achieved a significant milestone, ranking 9th among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Qatar ...

 Thunderstorms have killed seven people and left more than half a million homes and businesses without power in south-eastern Texas. Residents in the area could be without power for weeks after Thursday's storm, which packed 110mph (177km/h) winds, BBC reported. The deaths were mostly caused by downed trees and power lines and lightning. The storm…

UAE Doctors Save Child’s Leg From Amputation Through Advanced Reconstruction Surgery, Al Zahra Hospital, Dubai Restores Mobility for Child Born with Rare Congenital Limb Condition Dubai – United Arab Emirates In a remarkable medical achievement reflecting the UAE’s advanced healthcare capabilities, a multidisciplinary team at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai successfully saved the leg of a…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) StarPlus Middle East is set to bring audiences a dose of high-energy courtroom comedy with the television premiere of Jolly LLB 3, airing on Saturday, 2nd May at 1 pm. ...

American-Lebanese engineer and inventor, Tony Fadell, known for creating the iPod, has significantly contributed to identifying and reducing methane emissions in recent years. His focus is on how to convert methane gas produced by cow "burps and flatulence" into diamonds, according to "Metro." It is well-known that fossil fuel fields are not the only source…

(MENAFN - AsiaNet News) Researchers at the University of Sharjah have developed a new earthquake damper that works without electricity. Designed by professor Moussa Leblouba, the device uses steel ...

Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured in Mumbai after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm. The signage collapsed at a petrol station in the city’s east, trapping dozens of people underneath. An excavator was brought in to dig through the wreckage as rescuers worked to find any survivors. Eight bodies had…

A recent Caldwell study on education in the Middle East shows that Lebanon ranks first among Arab countries in the share of PhD holders, with 2.30% of its population holding doctoral degrees. It is followed by Saudi Arabia at 0.90%, while the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, and Jordan each record around 0.80%. View this ...…

A 14-year-old boy was killed and four other people were injured after a stabbing in London on Tuesday involving a man with a sword. Police said they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related and there was no ongoing threat to the wider community. Police tasered and arrested the man after the incident near Hainault…

Arafat Day, Eid timeline, and extended holidays revealed.

A rapper in the state of Virginia, USA, has died while filming a video on social media after a bullet from a gun he was holding struck his head. Police reported that the young rapper, aged 17, succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head. Although the police have not confirmed the young man's identity,…

Explore the Friday sermon on fathers as the pillar of the family, their sacrifices, Qur’anic guidance, and the path to Paradise through honoring parents.

 A massive fire broke out at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot city, India, on Saturday evening, leaving in its wake a death toll of 27, police said on Sunday. Asian News International (ANI) reported that a massive fire broke out at a gaming zone in Rajkot city, resulting in the loss of lives including…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Milestone reflects commitment to world-class safety, quality, and patient care in blood transfusion services Abu Dhabi-UAE 2026 – SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the ...

More than 35 people have been killed in a devastating fire at a building in Mangaf, Kuwait. Dozens of injured individuals are receiving treatment at various Ministry of Health hospitals. Major General Eid Rashid from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior stated that emergency teams, including fire services and forensic specialists, were dispatched to the scene…

First in the UAE Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Cardiac Neuroablation, an Advanced Procedure That Treats the Root Cause of Recurrent Fainting—Without a Permanent Device Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 14th May, 2026: In a step that reflects the evolution of cardiac care from managing symptoms to treating underlying causes, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has…

A massive fire broke out at the asphalt storage facility of an oil refinery in Erbil province, northern Iraq, last night. According to security sources and eyewitnesses, ten firefighting teams were deployed to control the blaze. Sources at the scene indicated that thick smoke rose hundreds of metres into the air, covering a large area.…

Zayed Charity Run Delegation Heads to Budapest Embodying the ‎Values of Humanity and Giving

In 2013, Google was on the verge of acquiring Elon Musk’s Tesla for $6 billion, along with an additional $5 billion allocated for expanding the company and injecting liquidity to complete pending projects. However, just hours before finalizing the agreement, Musk backed out, canceling the deal and refusing to sell Tesla. Without accounting for inflation,…

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Amman, May 13 (Petra) -- The 24th Conference of the Jordanian Society of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation (JSNRT) launched on Wednesday, bringing together more than ...

In an effort to tackle persistent lateness among students, Dürer High School in Nuremberg, Germany, has introduced a €5 fine for students who repeatedly arrive late without a valid excuse. The measure aims to enforce punctuality and adherence to school attendance policies. After several months of implementing this initiative, Principal Rainer Giesdorfer reported positive results.…

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Eleven people were killed in a shooting at an adult education centre on Tuesday, Swedish police said, marking the country's deadliest gun attack in what the prime minister called a “painful day.” Police said the gunman was believed to be among those killed and a search for other possible victims was continuing at the school,…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Four Senior Societies – Colebrook, Gaselee, Parkhurst and Grey – will strengthen student agency while exploring medicine, philosophy, business and digital innovation. The ...

Dubai, UAE- In a landmark achievement that reinforces its role as a future-focused government entity, Dubai Media has been officially certified as a “Great Place to Work®” for 2025, becoming the first government media institution in the UAE to earn this prestigious global recognition. This milestone reflects the organization’s strategic commitment to cultivating a purpose-driven, people-first…

“Budapest Awaits the Spirit of Humanity as the Zayed Charity Run Makes Its European Debut This Weekend”

NASA has discovered a mysterious 'super-Earth' planet that appears to flash a repeated signal from 154 light-years away. The planet, named TOI-1846 b, is almost twice the size of Earth and four times as massive. It orbits a small, cool red dwarf star every four days and causes a strange, repeated dip in the star's…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all students, teaching and ...

A team of robots made a milestone by utilising the metro to deliver goods to shops at metro stations in a test run at Wanxia Station on Shenzhen Metro Line 2 on Monday, China Daily reported. This innovative robot operation aims to streamline goods delivery to underground shops, which traditionally depend on human workers to…

The revised policy outlines 11 rights for volunteers and seven obligations, while also introducing seven volunteering pathways

Drydocks World, Dubai’s original shipyard and a DP World company, has launched an emirate-wide competition to name a major new addition to its world-class engineering portfolio—a 5,000-tonne floating crane. As the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, the crane represents the latest in a series of groundbreaking engineering innovations, underscoring the…

Friday sermon in UAE highlights the high status of mothers in Islam, urging Muslims to honour, cherish and pray for their mothers in life and after death.

Summer holidays invariably evoke beautiful memories of family adventures and long-awaited opportunities to unwind, recharge, and escape the stresses of daily life. The #DubaiDestinations summer campaign makes family summer getaways infinitely more fun by unlocking the doors to an amazing variety of air-conditioned indoor leisure facilities across the city that every member of the family,…

Education–industry partnership enabled students across the UAE to continue collaborating, engaging and presenting ideas through distance learning during disruptions

The third season of “Shark Tank Dubai,” broadcast on Dubai TV, part of Dubai Media, achieved remarkable success with investments exceeding AED 42 million, benefiting 25 projects from the UAE and the region. This milestone highlights the program’s vital role in empowering entrepreneurs, expanding their investment opportunities, and supporting their contributions to Dubai’s economic growth.…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) A testament to exceptional teamwork, commitment, and advanced surgical expertise at SKMC Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 2026 – SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest ...

Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre expands SEHHI programme, enhancing access to healthy food options in workplaces across emirate United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, 5 May 2026: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has expanded the SEHHI programme to enhance access to healthy food options in Abu Dhabi, with new technical guidelines to promote better nutrition habits…

Enhancing access to healthy food options in workplaces across emirate