Dr. Gaurav Muktesh, Consultant Gastroenterologist   Dr. Filippos Georgopoulos, Consultant Gastroenterologist DUBAI / GULF TIME An 80-year-old woman who had been struggling to swallow for years can now eat comfortably again, thanks to a groundbreaking endoscopic procedure at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai. The patient, who was severely malnourished due to Zenker’s diverticulum, faced serious health risks as food frequently became ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Under the esteemed patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Saeed Al Maktoum, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Dalmouk bin Hasher Al Maktoum, and in the presence of distinguished guests, including Her Highness Sheikha Aisha bint Humaid Al Mualla and Her Highness Sheikha Noura bint Humaid Al Mualla, COSY SUNDAY celebrated its grand opening in the ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Doctors from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), a global leader in cancer care, research, and education, took to the stage at Arab Health to give keynote presentations on the future of cancer detection and care. Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa, Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist at MSK, presented a global initiative to unravel cancer predispositions, discussing germline and environmental convergence and ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, stated that the UAE’s non-oil foreign trade has continued its upward trajectory, reaching AED3 trillion in 2024, with a record annual increase of 14.6% compared to 2023. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr. Al Zeyoudi said, ‘’Guided by the strategic vision of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has underscored the transformative role of advanced technologies — particularly artificial intelligence (AI) — in driving a new era of smarter, faster, and more efficient global trade and how the UAE is taking the lead on their implementation. Speaking at the inaugural Plug and Play ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of 300 captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which included 150 Ukrainian captives and 150 Russian captives – bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 2,883. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended the Russian ...

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The two leaders discussed the close fraternal ties between their countries and various aspects of their bilateral cooperation. The call also addressed regional and international issues of mutual concern, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM For the second consecutive year, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has been awarded the Innovative Government Entity certification, advanced level — as part of UAE Innovation Month, also known as UAE Innovates 2025. Based on the GInI (Global Innovation Institute) evaluation, this certification recognises the FTA’s efforts in fostering a culture of innovation, achievement, and operational ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/ WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today discussed the strategic development of the Al Rams area. This came at a meeting today, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, with H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the Economic Security Centre of Dubai on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and information sharing in combating financial crime. This aims to achieve the strategic objectives of both parties, bolster confidence in the UAE’s financial system, and consolidate the country’s leading global position. ...