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A six-year-old boy has saved his nine-year-old sister’s life by donating bone marrow in a partially matched transplant performed at Yas Clinic in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC). Razan was diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia after developing unexplained bruising, recurrent infections and repeated bleeding episodes that led to multiple hospital admissions, with her immune system severely weakened. After a series of comprehensive diagnostic tests at Yas Clinic, doctors confirmed no fully matched donor was available, either inside the family or through international donor registries. The breakthrough came from within the family: Razan’s six-year-old…

LONDON, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The Ministry of Finance has won the Procurement Excellence Award at the World Procurement Awards 2026, organised by Procurement Leaders, part of the World 50 Group, in London, United Kingdom, in recognition of its efforts to advance the government procurement ecosystem, enhance purchasing efficiency, and accelerate procurement decision-making. Mariam Mohammed Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of the Government Financial Management Sector at the Ministry of Finance, said the award reflects the level of maturity achieved by the government financial management ecosystem, particularly in relation to managing the procurement cycle through effective institutional frameworks. She added…

The complex testicular surgery, known as varicocelectomy, was performed with the aid of rare technology at the American Hospital Dubai Science Park recently Published: Mon 25 May 2026, 3:19 PM American Hospital Dubai, the region’s leader in complex robotic surgical excellence, reached a new milestone at its affiliate hospital, the American Hospital Dubai Science Park, by performing a RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocelectomy, a complex testicular procedure. This procedure was performed by Dr Rozh Jalil, consultant urological surgeon and andrologist. Dr Jalil is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in performing RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocelectomy. The successful RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocele procedure at American…

Fadi Mantash, Account Manager, KSA, Cloudera, explores the steps Saudi Arabia’s digital leaders should take to ensure the country advances towards its next stage of digital maturity. Over the last few years, the full weight of enterprise innovation has been focused on boosting AI initiatives, ranging from generative tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to autonomous agents taking over critical workflows. Leaders in the Kingdom are highly optimistic about their technological trajectories. Almost all  (95%) of IT executives in the region report feeling extremely or very confident in their enterprise data, according to our recent data readiness survey. This optimism…

LOS ANGELES — California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergencyon Saturday in response to the looming disaster as fire crews raced to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County.The proclamation directs the governor’s office of emergency services and other state agencies to provide additional support to responders. The governor’s office is also making state-owned properties available to shelter the 40,000 people ordered to evacuate from the area.“The safety of Orange County residents is the top priority,” Newsom said in a statement. “We are mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and…

Abu Dhabi Police on Monday, May 25, urged parents to supervise their children during Eid Al Adha and raise awareness about the dangers of using fireworks, warning that even festive celebrations can quickly turn dangerous when safety is ignored. Abu Dhabi Police also stressed that fireworks and firecrackers pose a serious risk to children, often leading to injuries such as burns, eye and hand damage, and in severe cases, facial deformities. It also warned that these materials can spark fires and cause property damage, underlining that children should not be allowed to buy or use them under any circumstances. Stay…

For many parents in the UAE, Eid Al Adha was once defined by packed living rooms, endless family visits, trays of Arabic coffee, and long afternoons spent moving from one relative’s house to another. For Gen Z, the celebrations often still begin that way, but they rarely end there. Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, many young residents now balance traditional Eid obligations with a more modern rhythm of celebrations, one that includes staycations, café meet-ups, coordinated outfits, beach drives, late-night outings, social media “Eid dumps,” and gatherings with close friends who have become chosen family. “We still do the family…

BEIJING, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) — The three astronauts aboard China’s Shenzhou-23 spaceship have entered the Tiangong space station and met with another astronaut trio on Monday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard Tiangong opened the hatch at 5:13 am (Beijing Time) and welcomed the new arrivals, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Source: Emirates News Agency

Global personal training company Ultimate Performance launched priority onboarding at its Dubai facilities to help residents rebuild momentum before summer. As Dubai residents look to regain routine ahead of the summer travel season, Ultimate Performance (U.P.) has launched an exclusive priority onboarding offer at its DIFC and Dubai Marina facilities. Following a period of regional disruption and uncertainty, U.P. says many professionals across Dubai are focused on rebuilding consistency and feeling mentally sharp before summer. With June expected to bring reduced outdoor activity due to extreme heat, and July and August marking travel months, many residents are looking for an…

DAKAR — A group of 15 Senegalese football fans jailed following their country’s chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco in January returned home on Sunday after being pardoned by the Moroccan king.King Mohammed VI granted the Senegalese fans a pardon “on humanitarian grounds” on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha, Morocco’s royal court said on Saturday.“In view of the age-old fraternal ties” between the two countries “and on the occasion of the advent of Eid al-Adha”, which will be celebrated in the country on Wednesday, the king “granted, on humanitarian grounds, his royal pardon to the Senegalese supporters”,…