Author: Editorial Team
You’re tracking your sleep score, taking supplements, dimming the lights early, and still waking up tired. Welcome to sleepmaxxing. The trend, which has been gaining traction online, encourages people to optimise every part of their sleep, from strict routines and blackout environments to wearable trackers and recovery scores. But while it promises better rest, experts say it may be doing the opposite for some. When sleep becomes another task According to Dr Rita Figueiredo, licensed psychologist and managing director at Peninsula Psychology, sleep is often the first place where stress begins to show, even in people who appear to be…
Parents are not expected to act as teachers during distance learning, Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has said in a new guide, stressing that schools remain responsible for teaching, planning and delivering lessons, monitoring progress, and supporting students. In a new parent guide to support distance learning in Dubai, the education regulator positions families as enablers at home, helping children stay connected, follow routines and remain engaged, while keeping expectations realistic and manageable. The guide also stresses the importance of clear communication between home and school, and offers practical steps parents can take to minimise confusion, address issues…
ABU DHABI, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — PureHealth Holding PJSC announced that shareholders approved a cash dividend of AED600 million for the financial year ending 31st December 2025 at its Annual General Assembly (AGM) held recently. The approved dividend, equivalent to approximately 30 percent of net profit, reflects the group’s strong financial performance and continued commitment to delivering sustainable shareholder returns. The dividend will be distributed in two equal installments of approximately AED300 million, on or before 2nd May 2026 and 31st August 2026. In FY2025, PureHealth reported revenue of AED27.3 billion, up 5.7 percent year-on-year, while EBITDA increased 16.1…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, inaugurated the SAMENA Telecommunications Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, held at Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, under the theme: “Intelligent Networks for Sovereign and Sustainable Futures.” The summit convened at a sensitive time in the region, bringing together a distinguished group of leaders and decision-makers from the telecommunications, technology, policy, and investment sectors, underscoring the importance of continued dialogue, coordination, and strengthened partnerships across the industry. The summit was held in strategic collaboration with Huawei and under the principal patronage of the Telecommunications and…
Abu Dhabi’s newly opened biobank is expanding beyond traditional blood and DNA collection to include a wide range of biological materials, from eye samples to fertility and IVF-related tissues, as part of a broader push towards predictive and preventive healthcare. Officials said the facility, launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and M42, is designed to collect, store and analyse diverse human samples to better understand disease patterns and improve health outcomes across the population. “The Abu Dhabi Biobank can store a wide range of samples, including cord blood, stem cells, eye samples, fertility and IVF materials, as…
The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has submitted a proposal to the Pakistan government to make the membership compulsory with the body, with a fee of Rs10,000 (around Dh130). “I believe all overseas Pakistanis should compulsorily be members of the OPF. If they all become members of the Foundation, then we can serve them better because we will have finances,” Syed Qamar Raza, chairman of OPF, told Khaleej Times in an interview. “We have got the proposal approved from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. It is to be approved by the prime minister. The fee is Rs10,000…
AJMAN, 7th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman has announced that the emirate’s real estate market recorded 938 transactions in March, with a total value of AED1.66 billion. Eng. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the department, said that the March figures reflect the stability of Ajman’s real estate market and its continued positive performance. He added that the Al Amerah area recorded the highest sale value at AED185 million, while total trading volume reached AED1.2 billion across 680 transactions. Al Muhairi added that the department registered 168 mortgage transactions with…
DUBAI, 1st April, 2026 (WAM) — In a landmark step in Dubai’s digital transformation journey, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, announced that the emirate has entered a new era in which the city is managed autonomously through data and artificial intelligence, where integrated systems and unified data work intelligently to create a more seamless, proactive, and secure living experience. H.H.’s remarks came during his visit to Digital Dubai, where he affirmed that the initiatives…
Traffic congestion, long commutes and daily bottlenecks between emirates could soon become a thing of the past, as UAE authorities outline a set of solutions aimed at easing pressure on the country’s busiest roads. At a recent meeting of the UAE Infrastructure and Housing Council, chaired by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, officials reviewed four key approaches to improve traffic flow and make commuting more efficient. The measures range from studying ways to limit the growth in vehicle numbers to expanding highways and building faster, more reliable public transport links between emirates. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
ABU DHABI, 6th April, 2026 (WAM) — Noatum Ports, the international ports operating arm of AD Ports Group, today confirmed the delivery of three new ship-to-shore (STS) and six rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to its new multipurpose terminal in Safaga, Egypt, marking a crucial step ahead of the opening later this year of a major new commercial maritime gateway on the Red Sea in southern Egypt. The Super Post-Panamax-class cranes made by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC), a leading global manufacturer of industrial cranes, were successfully delivered following ocean transport from China, confirming the commencement of phased…