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Electronic music star Alan Walker is set to return to Dubai this weekend, headlining Frequency 971 at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, August 22. The Norwegian DJ and producer, best known for tracks including Faded, Alone and Sing Me to Sleep, will take the stage as part of a line-up that also includes UAE-based artists DJ Bliss and DJ Slim. Walker rose to international fame following the release of Faded in 2015. The track went on to become one of his biggest hits, accumulating billions of streams and views across digital platforms. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Emirati Women’s Day is coming up on August 28, with restaurants and wellness destinations across the UAE marking the occasion with special menus, desserts and spa experiences. From Emirati flavours with a modern twist to dining offers and month-long wellness experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here are five worth checking out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. 1. Emirati breakfast for two at ANA Start the day with a table full of familiar Emirati flavours at ANA. The contemporary Emirati restaurant is serving its breakfast for two with…
Aesthetic medicine in the Gulf is entering a more mature phase. After years of rapid growth in clinics, patient demand and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, attention is increasingly turning to an equally important part of the sector: how healthcare professionals are trained. Across Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Muscat and other Gulf cities, physicians, dentists, nurses and other eligible healthcare professionals are encountering a broader and more sophisticated range of aesthetic treatments. Learning individual techniques is only part of the challenge. Anatomy, patient assessment, treatment planning, complication prevention and clinical judgment are becoming increasingly important as the field evolves. A Regional Market Entering…
International recognition reinforces Mediclinic’s commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality endoscopy services across its Dubai network Published: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 9:01 AM Mediclinic Middle East has been recognised by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Network of Excellence in Endoscopy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred gastrointestinal care. This designation recognises Mediclinic Middle East’s commitment to delivering high standards of quality patient care and safety, while consistently supporting high standards of clinical quality, patient care and safety across multiple facilities. It also reinforces the organisation’s integrated model of care, ensuring patients benefit from…
For many parents in the UAE, a child’s birthday invitation comes with another question: what do you buy for a child you may barely know? It is a problem Salman Yousuf noticed repeatedly while living in the UAE, where children’s birthday parties can be a regular fixture on family calendars. His curiosity eventually led him to speak to more than 300 parents across the country about how they shop for toys and gifts. The conversations ultimately became the foundation for Toy Souk, which Yousuf launched in December 2025 as what he says is the UAE’s first AI-enabled dedicated toy marketplace.…
Doctors across the UAE say they are seeing more teenagers referred for weight problems, high blood sugar, fatty liver disease and hormonal issues linked to insulin resistance. “We are seeing a growing number of adolescents being assessed for insulin resistance and related metabolic conditions,” said Dr Abdul Jabbar, Consultant Internal Medicine-Endocrinology at Medcare Hospital Al Safa. He pointed to a 2020 study of UAE teenagers in schools, which found that 34.7 per cent were overweight or obese, and nearly 80 per cent were physically inactive. Dr Amna Kiran Sarwar, Specialist Endocrinologist at International Modern Hospital Dubai, said global data back…
Built in-house by Prime Inspections & Snagging’s own engineering team, the platform is set to launch later this year as more Dubai buyers turn to third party inspection before accepting property handover Published: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 3:37 PM Prime Inspections & Snagging, a RERA-certified property inspection firm based in Business Bay, Dubai, has announced the forthcoming launch of prime inspections, its own snagging application and online booking portal, built in-house and due to go live later this year. Engineer Mohammed Nadeem Maldar, the firm’s engineering manager, said the platform will take property owners from the initial booking of an…
More than half of all organs transplanted in the UAE have been kidneys and doctors said that there are two big reasons behind the number. Of the 1,780 organs transplanted in the UAE, 924 were kidneys, making them by far the most commonly transplanted organ. Doctors said that this is partly because kidney failure is much more common than failure of several other major organs, and partly because a healthy person can donate one kidney while still alive. “Unlike most major organs, a kidney can be donated by a healthy person while alive because we can live normally with one…
As demand for premium children’s products grows across the Emirates, Russian brands are bringing together quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design and natural ingredients to appeal to a new generation of families Published: Tue 18 Aug 2026, 11:04 AM The UAE’s youngest consumers are becoming some of its most influential shoppers. Children are no longer simply wearing what their parents choose or eating whatever appears in the pantry – they are actively shaping family purchasing decisions. According to global consumer research by GWI, most children aged 8 to 11 have a significant influence on household spending, from snacks and toys to clothing.…
UAE has become the first country in the world to approve an oral treatment for non-segmental vitiligo, giving eligible patients aged 12 and above a new treatment option. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved a new therapeutic indication for RINVOQ (upadacitinib) to treat adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older with non-segmental vitiligo whose condition requires systemic therapy medicines that circulate throughout the body. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Vitiligo is a skin condition in which areas of the skin lose their pigment, causing white patches to appear. It occurs…