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Early detection saves lives
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (321+ words) Thu, Jul 16, 2026 | Safar 1, 1448 | Fajr 04:10 Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women, yet fear, misinformation and delayed screening continue to prevent timely diagnosis. Dr. Aydah Alawadhi, Medical Consultant Oncologist and Scientific Committee Chairperson at Emirates Oncology Society,…...
World-first in UAE: New breast cancer treatment reduces risk of progression, death by 56%
4+ week, 1+ day ago (599+ words) Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | Muharram 2, 1448 | Fajr 03:59 Abu Dhabi has achieved a global medical milestone after doctors at Burjeel Cancer Institute became the first in the world to administer a next-generation breast cancer treatment in a clinical setting. The treatment, called Camizestrant, was…...
UAE approves new oral breast cancer treatment for hormone-resistant cases
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (535+ words) Thu, Jun 11, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 25, 1447 | Fajr 03:58 A new treatment could soon offer hope to some breast cancer patients in the UAE whose disease develops resistance to hormone therapy. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved AstraZeneca's Etcamah, an oral targeted therapy…...
Why Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro could be the new iPhone 8, and that may not be a bad thing
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (413+ words) For nearly a decade, Apple’s iPhone strategy has followed a familiar formula: launch a flashy new Pro model every September, while the standard iPhones inherit older premium features at lower prices. But 2026 could mark the company’s biggest shake-up since the…...
Fakeeh University Hospital achieves one of the world’s highest standards in maternal and newborn care
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (230+ words) Tue, May 19, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 3, 1447 | Fajr 04:05 Fakeeh University Hospital has earned Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation, officially recognised by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on behalf of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)…...
Dubai: Your coffee is served by a robot now as AI reshapes daily life
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (404+ words) Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to offices, coding labs or tech conferences in Dubai. Increasingly, it is showing up in residents’ everyday routines, from ordering coffee and planning workouts to beauty consultations and emotional companionship. At SOIL Café at…...
Eid Al Fitr 2026 beauty trends in Dubai: From soft glam to skin-first routines
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (913+ words) Tue, Mar 17, 2026 | Ramadan 28, 1447 | Fajr 05:09 Come another festive occasion and we find ourselves, almost instinctively, scrolling through our Instagram feeds, saving a quick eye makeup tutorial to try or screenshotting yet another five-step skincare routine that promises that ultimate glow. To…...
62% women screened for breast cancer in UAE first-timers, healthcare group says
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (583+ words) Wed, Nov 12, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 21, 1447 | Fajr 05:14 | DXB 23.4°C Fear of discomfort, denial, or misconceptions about cancer often keep women from booking their appointments As medical campaigns across the UAE transform awareness into action, doctors are working to dispel myths and fears…...
Dubai student leads menstrual health awareness and support in rural India, through project SAFE
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (175+ words) Tue, Oct 28, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 6, 1447 | Fajr 05:06 | DXB 31.3°C 17-Year-Old NAS Dubai student distributes over 25,000 sanitary pads, empowering thousands of girls across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh In 2025, Project SAFE significantly expanded its reach through a partnership with Maanawta Foundation, Delhi, extending operations…...
W Korea breast cancer awareness party draws backlash to K-pop idols; magazine issues apology
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (564+ words) Sun, Oct 19, 2025 | Rabi al-Thani 27, 1447 | Fajr 05:02 | DXB 31.4°C With idols dressed to the nines, free-flowing alcohol and happy dancing, it did not look like an event about a serious disease A controversial breast cancer awareness event in South Korea this week…...