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Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe US plan to establish an Ebola quarantine centre has sparked concerns in KenyaTwo people have been shot dead in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki amid protests against US plans to establish an Ebola isolation centre at a military base nearby, the BBC has learnt.One of the victims was shot in an area close to the Laikipia Airbase where a demonstration was taking place. He died after being brought to the town’s hospital by friends. The other victim was already dead when he was taken to the hospital by soldiers.The circumstances of their deaths are not…
Industry executives see rising interest in dirham-backed digital currencies as the UAE strengthens its position as a global hub for digital financeDemand for UAE dirham-backed stablecoins is expected to increase as businesses seek faster and more efficient cross-border payment solutions, according to executives from Standard Chartered and Zodia Markets.“There are quite a few initiatives here in the UAE around dirham stablecoins. We’re pretty confident that we’re going to see demand for dirham stablecoins, and no doubt we’ll see some start to appear across the wider GCC and the region,” said Nick Philpott, Interim CEO of Zodia Markets, during a virtual…
The strategic MoU aims to create an integrated healthcare journey for medical tourists, linking visa, residency and healthcare servicesDubai will develop a ‘smart medical visa’ and more seamless services for patients travelling to the emirate for treatment under a new agreement signed by the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai and the Dubai Health Authority.The strategic Memorandum of Understanding aims to create an integrated healthcare journey for medical tourists, linking visa, residency and healthcare services from before patients arrive in Dubai through to treatment and follow-up.The agreement was signed by Lt-Gen Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General…
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Al Qaysi worked alongside late Sheikh Zayed, and left a lasting impact in the field of education in UAE, Sheikh Mohamed said in his tributeUAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has offered condolences over the death of Dr Mahmoud Ahmed Al Qaysia, a respected educator in UAE who had worked alongside founding father Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. “May Allah have mercy on the esteemed educator and teacher, Dr Mahmoud Ahmad Al-Qaysieh, grant him a place in His vast Paradise, and reward him abundantly for all that he gave. We extend our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies…
Getty ImagesPM Modi met Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Delhi on MondayMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who is in India on a five-day visit, has held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on areas including trade, connectivity, border security and defence.This is his first visit abroad since becoming president earlier this year, and it is being closely watched as a sign of how regional powers intend to engage with Myanmar’s military-backed leadership following a widely criticised election and five years of civil war triggered by a coup in 2021.Myanmar and India share a 1,643km (1,021-mile) border and developments…
Health insurance premiums can increase because of medical inflation and age-band loadingHealth insurance customers in the UAE can now lock their insurance premiums for up to five years under a new add-on launched by a brokerage firm.Called Health Insurance Premium Lock by Policybazaar.ae, the add-on allows customers to keep their premium at the same rate they signed up with for up to five years.According to the company, customers will be protected from premium increases linked to medical inflation and age-band loading during the lock period. The add-on is available on selected health insurance plans through Policybazaar.ae for residents of Dubai…
The anti-Semitism commission should protect Jewish Australians from hatred, not shield Israel from accountability over Gaza.Suggestions that criticism of the State of Israel is anti-Semitic in Australia risk hardwiring a dangerous confusion. Questioning the behaviour of a foreign state is not the same as denigrating or attacking a people who may have links with that state. The State of Israel is represented by its embassy in Canberra, not by the Jewish community in our cities and suburbs.But the knee-jerk reaction to the attack on a Jewish celebration in Sydney is solidifying that confusion. On December 14, 2025, as Jewish families…
The UAE has confirmed that it is fully prepared with surveillance and response teams to deal with any emerging health developmentsAmid an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and a few other countries, the UAE health ministry has issued an advisory to residents, warning against misinformation on the disease.Authorities in the UAE — namely the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) — have reassured the public that the public health situation in the UAE remains stable. Residents have been advised not to travel to three Ebola-hit countries, Uganda,…
On June 2, the emirate announced that properties registered under this platform will be exempt from rental hikes for a short period of timeAll leases issued in Abu Dhabi, whether industrial, commercial or residential, are registered under this system. On June 2, the emirate announced that properties registered under this platform will be exempt from rental hikes for a short period of time. The platform is much more than a simple means of registration, it offers many benefits, which some residents may not be aware of. Registration on the platform is also relatively simple. Here is everything residents need to…