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Israel’s largest hospital Sheba Medical Center has signed a strategic partnership with PureHealth, a leading regional healthcare network based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheba said in a statement on Sunday. The two institutions signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Sheba campus in central Israel to collaborate on joint clinical research projects, expanding genetic research initiatives, promoting advanced healthcare technology, boosting health tourism, and advancing education and training. Medical staff from both institutions will also be empowered by immersing themselves in the dynamic environment of the partner side, according to the MoU. PureHealth, with more than 24,000…

Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced the restoration of their diplomatic representation, said the Qatar News Agency (QNA) on Monday. Qatar’s embassy in Abu Dhabi and its consulate in Dubai, as well as the UAE’s embassy in Doha will reopen on Monday, according to the report. Both sides stressed that the significant step reflects the determination of the leaderships of both countries and contributes to the advancement of joint Arab initiatives, fulfilling the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples, QNA said. In June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt announced the severing of diplomatic ties…

The legal system of Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates is coming under renewed international scrutiny, with the launch of an inquiry by members of the British parliament into how foreign business executives are treated when accused of breaking the law. Baroness Helena Kennedy, a prominent barrister and Labour Party member of the House of Lords, is chairing the inquiry, which held an evidence-gathering session in parliament on June 14, entitled The Real Cost of Doing Business in the UAE. Early on in the proceedings she pointed to the importance of an independent judiciary and due process and…

The United Arab Emirates has released new details about its planned mission to the main asteroid belt, one that is similar to an ongoing NASA mission. The UAE Space Agency said its Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) is scheduled to launch in March 2028, flying by six asteroids in the main asteroid belt before arriving at a seventh asteroid in 2034. “EMA is a key component of the UAE National Space Strategy and has one overriding goal: the creation of viable and rewarding employment opportunities for young Emiratis for generations to come,” Sarah Al Amiri, chair of the…

Kuwaiti cuisine is known for its flavors and spices… Kuwaiti cuisine is heavily influenced by the many people who have settled thru the Arabian Gulf and settled in the region. Here are a few of the most delicious Kuwaiti dishes you ought to try! Machboos laham Considered the national dish of Kuwait, machboos laham combines basmati rice and meat with a mixture of fried onions, raisins, and yellow split peas. The dish is typically made with pieces of lamb, chicken, or fish which are flavored with various spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, pepper, and ginger. Cambia aria Traditionally,…

TikTok has become a go-to source of entertainment and inspiration for millions of people worldwide and Kuwait is no different. According to Statista, the video app has over 75% penetration in Kuwait in 2022. This article will highlight some of the most popular Kuwaiti influencers on TikTok, providing insight into the type of content that has made them successful. Ascia Ascia Al Faraj, mostly known by her blogging name Ascia AKF, is a Kuwaiti fashion and beauty blogger, model, and fashion designer. Al Faraj, with over two million Instagram followers, is considered one of the Middle East’s most influential bloggers…

Dr. Khaled Mahdi, general secretary of the Higher Council for Planning and Development, stated on Thursday that Kuwait’s social policy will place a high emphasis on empowering women, promoting early childhood development, and growing the education and health sectors. The Kuwait Center for Public Policies sponsored the talk, which was titled “International Experiences in Building Social Policies to Enhance Economic Growth.” With a focus on inclusion and empowerment, it examined contemporary methods for developing social policies that result in social welfare and how to sustain it. “The general focus is on concepts related to early childhood and women’s empowerment because…

Kuwait’s Special Olympics announced that it will participate in the 16th Special Olympics World Games, which will take place in Berlin, Germany from June 12th to 26th.  Director General of the Public Authority for Disability, Bibi Al-Amiri, said that the participation of a team belonging to people with mental disabilities on behalf of Kuwait abroad is “a source of pride and honor.” She praised the efforts of the Kuwaiti Olympics in developing the skills and capabilities of the team players. The team from Kuwait will participate in 10 individual and team games, including athletics, equestrian, swimming, basketball, and cycling. Al-Amiri…

Netflix streaming service has dropped the full trailer for the Kuwaiti series, The Exchange, which will be released on February 8 in 190 countries. فريدة ومنيرة، لعبتهن الأرقام.. دخلن سوق البورصة والخطة هي السيطرة عليه! ?#الصفقة مسلسل كويتي جديد من بطولة روان مهدي، منى حسين، محمد المنصور، حسين المهدي وفيصل الأميري. يُعرض 8 فبراير فقط على نتفليكس.#TheExchange pic.twitter.com/KLcmGn9efS — Netflix MENA (@NetflixMENA) January 25, 2023 Inspired by a true story, Netflix’s Arabic-language original is set in 1980s Kuwait when the stock market in the country was booming, and follows the story of two women who upended the world of the…

The Legal Authentication Department of Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice recently revealed statistics showing that 946 divorce cases were filed in January and February of the year 2023. With 28 instances in January and 33 in February, the total number of Khula’a divorce cases, a type of divorce where the woman initiates the process without receiving any rights has reached 61. There were 152 divorces that were the result of a ruling from the court, with 89 occurring in January and 63 in February. Out of the 946 divorce cases, 131 (67 in January and 64 in February) were filed by…