Author: Gulf News Week

As the toughest withdrawal symptoms subside, health experts reveal how to prevent post-iftar relapse and build lasting healthy habits. UAE – As the first week of Ramadan comes to a close, many fasting residents are noticing a welcome shift. The initial headaches, fatigue, and irritability—classic signs of caffeine and nicotine withdrawal—are beginning to fade. However, health experts warn that this transitional phase is a critical juncture. While the physical dependence weakens, the battle against psychological cravings is just entering a new stage. Narjesene Rasheed, Head of Wellness and Nutrition at Kaya Wellness and Longevity, explains that the body has largely…

Safe-haven demand remains elevated amid trade wars and Middle East tensions, even as bulls take a breather in Thursday trading. Dubai: Gold prices experienced a slight pullback on Thursday, slipping from recent highs as investors locked in profits, though the downside remains limited by persistent global uncertainties. The dip comes despite a resounding vote of confidence from JP Morgan, which has raised its long-term forecast for the yellow metal. In the local market, the price of 24K gold opened at Dh625.75 per gram on Thursday morning, a decline from Dh628.25 recorded on Wednesday evening. Other variants followed suit, with 22K, 21K,…

Cnews agenciesE CANAVERAL, Fla. (news agencies) — Lunar rocks collected by Apollo astronauts more than half a century ago are providing a fresh take on the moon’s mysterious magnetic field, scientists reported Wednesday.Samples to be retrieved by future moonwalkers in NASA’s new Artemis program should yield even more clues. Four Artemis astronauts are expected to fly around the moon in a crucial test flight, blasting off as early as April from Kennedy Space Center after weeks of delays. The study by University of Oxford researchers in England suggests that while the moon’s magnetic field has been weak during most of…

NASA’s Mike Fincke identified himself Wednesday as the astronaut whose medical condition prompted the space agency’s first medical evacuation. In a written statement, the 58-year-old spaceflight veteran revealed he was the ailing crew member last month aboard the International Space Station. He did not say what was wrong with him but explained that his condition quickly stabilized thanks to his crewmates and flight surgeons on the ground. Fincke said he’s doing well now. “Spaceflight is an incredible privilege, and sometimes it reminds us just how human we are,” he said in the statement. Fincke launched with three others on a…

Cnews agenciesE CANAVERAL, Fla. (news agencies) — A telescope in Chile has revealed in unprecedented detail the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy.The picture released Wednesday by the European Southern Observatory zeros in on a region of cold cosmic gases more than 650 light-years across. A light-year is nearly 6 trillion miles (9.7 trillion kilometers).The clouds of gas and dust surround the supermassive black hole at the galactic dead center.It’s the largest image ever taken by the ALMA antenna network in the Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth.By studying how…

President’s State of the Union Remarks Contrast with Military Build-Up as Nuclear Talks Loom SHARJAH — US President Donald Trump has asserted that Iran is developing long-range missile technology with the potential to strike the continental United States, a claim that comes despite the significant geographic distance between the two nations and existing intelligence assessments. During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Trump warned of an escalating threat from Tehran. “They’ve already developed missiles that can threaten Europe and our bases overseas, and they’re working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America,” he stated.…

Frenchman to Face Rublev in Second Round Rematch of Past Champions DUBAI — In a blockbuster first-round clash that pitted the last two champions of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships against each other, Ugo Humbert of France emerged victorious, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in straight sets 6-4, 7-5. The match was a rare early showdown between the tournament’s 2024 winner (Humbert) and its 2025 defending champion (Tsitsipas). Ultimately, it was Humbert’s superior consistency that proved decisive, as the Greek star struggled with a series of unforced errors under the lights on Centre Court. “It’s good to be back where…

Off-Plan Transactions Surge Nearly 700% as Business Bay and JLT Lead Record-Breaking Year DUBAI — Dubai’s commercial real estate sector closed 2025 on a historic high, with office sales values more than doubling to reach Dh13.1 billion—the strongest annual performance the emirate has seen in over a decade. According to a report released Monday by property consultancy Cavendish Maxwell, the total value of office sales surged by 102% compared to 2024. Transaction volumes also saw a significant uptick, climbing 53.3% to reach 4,600 deals last year. The data underscores a robust recovery and growing investor confidence in Dubai’s commercial market, driven…

Bloomberg Report Suggests Apple Shifts Color Strategy After Success of ‘Cosmic Orange’ SHARJAH — Apple may be preparing to shake up its design palette for its most premium devices. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max could debut in a vibrant “deep red” finish, signaling a potential shift in the company’s long-standing color philosophy. Historically, Apple has reserved its bolder, more expressive colors for the standard iPhone models, while the Pro lineup has typically featured muted, professional finishes such as graphite, silver, and various titanium tones. However, the report suggests that…

Defense Ministry Confirms Fatality, Launches Investigation into Midnight Accident in Balikesir ISTANBUL — A Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed early Wednesday morning shortly after departing from its airbase, resulting in the death of its pilot, according to statements from the Ministry of National Defense reported by state media. The aircraft took off from Balikesir province at 12:56 a.m. local time (2156 GMT Tuesday) when contact was suddenly lost. Anadolu Agency, citing the ministry, reported that radio contact and tracking data ceased immediately following departure. Search and rescue teams were swiftly dispatched to the region and successfully located the wreckage.…