An Emirati patient suffering from a life-threateningly slow heart rate has been successfully implanted with a leadless cardiac pacemaker at a hospital in Abu Dhabi.Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) used the newly launched technique approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last year.“I opted for the leadless cardiac pacemaker since our patient suffers […]
The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA) in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in India. The agreement marks a significant step forward in the two institutions’ shared commitment to promoting education, research, and cultural exchange between the UAE and India. The MoU was signed […]
Twenty presidents; 250 ministers; 10,000 government officials, thought leaders, celebrities and global experts from around the world; 80 international, regional and governmental organisations; 220 sessions and 300 speakers: These sum up the sheer scale of the World Government Summit (WGS) that Dubai will host next week. From February 13 to 15, WGS 2023 will discuss […]
The 7th edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival was inaugurated on Thursday, (February 9, 2023) at the Expo Centre Sharjah. The opening ceremony was witnessed by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC).Organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the festival is […]
Less than 10 minutes into the first episode of “Break Point,” the Netflix docuseries about professional tennis that launches Friday, Nick Kyrgios is seen practicing before last year’s Australian Open and is heard contemplating aloud whether he ever will appear again at the tournament.“I don’t know if this is going to be the last time,” […]
James Cameron doesn’t have many regrets — after all, he has now directed three of the four highest-grossing films of all time.But if he could go back and remake “Titanic,” the film that started his record streak 25 years ago and is being re-released in theaters Friday, there is one thing he would change.“Based on […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, received the Iraqi Prime Minister, Dr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, on Monday, February 7th, 2023. The meeting was held in Abu Dhabi and aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two countries. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to enhance […]
Sotheby’s Dubai is set to exhibit 80 works by Middle Eastern artists from a private Gulf collection before they go under the hammer at a London auction. The exhibition, which will take place at the Sotheby’s Dubai galleries, is a unique opportunity for art enthusiasts in the region to view a diverse collection of works […]
Dubai Economy and Tourism, one of the leading governmental organizations in Dubai, has announced the formation of three new entities aimed at driving the growth and development of the city’s economy and tourism sector. The move comes as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Dubai’s economy and solidify its position […]
Second seed Belinda Bencic got her campaign up and running with a victory to progress to the quarterfinals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, on a day in which China’s rising star Qinwen Zheng stunned fifth seed Jelena Ostapenko.At the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City on Wednesday, Bencic […]
