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As the back-to-school season approaches, UAE health experts are urging parents to prioritise the seasonal influenza vaccine alongside their back-to-school shopping, emphasising that early vaccination is crucial to protect children and the wider community from the flu virus. With students preparing to return to classrooms, doctors stress that September is the ideal time to get the flu shot, as it takes up to two weeks for the body to build immunity. Importance of early vaccination Dr Mansoor Anwar Habib, Consultant in Family Medicine and Occupational Health, highlighted the critical role of the seasonal flu vaccine in mitigating the severity of…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is expected to experience above-average temperatures across most regions during August, the final month of summer, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). NCM spokesperson Hussein Al-Qahtani said climate forecasts indicate that temperatures will remain higher than normal across much of the Kingdom as summer weather conditions persist. Rainfall is forecast to be below average in Jazan and Al-Baha, as well as parts of Tabuk, Madinah, Makkah, Asir, Najran and the Eastern Province. Rainfall in the rest of the Kingdom is expected to remain near seasonal averages. Al-Qahtani also said wind speeds are expected to…

With an 8100mAh battery, IP69K protection, AI Image-to-Video 2.0 and a starting price of Dh899, HONOR’s latest 5G smartphone is built for users who want endurance, durability and everyday intelligence without moving into flagship pricing HONOR’s new X7e Plus 5G is positioned as a smartphone for users who value reliability, long battery life and durability over premium-device excess. At a starting price of AED 899, the device brings together a massive 8100mAh battery, 45W HONOR SuperCharge, 5G connectivity and a broad set of AI-powered features. The strongest highlight is clearly the battery. With an 8100mAh capacity, HONOR says the X7e…

The real estate development sector in Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid changes in urban planning philosophy. Success is now gauged by creating integrated communities that improve quality of life, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals. “Al Rashid Properties” sees these communities as key to the country’s new urban development phase. Based on this vision, “Al Rashid Properties” continues to develop its residential communities within integrated residential environments, guided by the conviction that real estate development is now linked to building communities that meet residents’ needs, in addition to developing residential units. The company leverages over 30 years of experience at…

TOKYO — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Alkhereiji met with Japan’s Special Envoy for Peace in the Middle East, Tsukasa Uemura, to discuss the latest regional and international developments. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed bilateral relations. They also discussed the latest developments on the regional and international fronts and the ongoing efforts to address them. The meeting was attended by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Ambassador to Japan, Dr. Ghazi bin Faisal bin Zaqr. Source: Saudi Gazette

For nearly a decade, Obaid Ateeq Alkaabi dreamed of opening a coffee business. One harsh review almost made him give up on that dream for good. Coffee had always been part of his life. Growing up, he watched his family roast and prepare Emirati coffee at home, where serving guests was about far more than the drink itself. “My family used to roast and prepare Emirati coffee in front of us, and I grew up loving it.” His fascination deepened in 2015 after visiting a roastery that was experimenting with specialty coffee beans while preserving the traditions of Emirati coffee.…

RIYADH — The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al Alsheikh, launched the ministry’s digital “New Muslim” card service on Sunday as part of efforts to expand digital government services. The new service automates all stages of the process for individuals requesting to embrace Islam, allowing applications to be processed electronically from submission through approval. The ministry said the digital card is integrated with the Tawakkalna app, where it becomes available immediately after approval, enabling users to access and verify it electronically through integration with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). The project is…

MANILA —A suspected improvised explosive device was found near the Philippine Senate on Monday hours after a homemade bomb detonated near the entrance of the Philippine justice, according to officials. The explosion just after midnight, which resulted in no casualties, and the discovery of the second suspected bomb came hours before Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was due to give an annual State of the Nation address. The Senate’s Special Security Unit discovered the suspicious item during a routine inspection at around 8 am local time (0000GMT), ABS-CBN News reported. The unit requested an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Pasay…

Scrolling through social media this summer can feel like flipping through a never-ending holiday album. From European city breaks to beach escapes and family reunions abroad, travel posts have taken over many residents feeds. Even those who were perfectly content with spending the summer in the UAE can find themselves wondering whether they should have booked a flight after all. The feeling has become increasingly common. According to dnata Travel, nine in 10 overseas hotel bookings made by UAE residents this summer are for destinations abroad, while only six per cent of residents have no holiday plans at all. Stay…

New wildfires broke out in Western Canada and forests continued to burn in Ontario as ‌Canada battled what Prime Minister Mark Carney called one of the most intense wildfire seasons on record. Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes over the past week led to a series of fires and evacuation orders in the southern part of British Columbia. As of ​Friday morning, there were 25 evacuation orders and 90 active wildfires in the province, which warned ​that warming and drying conditions could lead to growth of existing wildfires. “The weather forecast is ⁠far from favorable. There is no significant help from Mother…