Dubai Desk

Dubai Desk

The Dubai Desk reports on major developments across the UAE, covering news, culture, business, and social trends shaping the region.

Abu Dhabi administers pioneering breast cancer drug Camizestrant in world first
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Abu Dhabi administers pioneering breast cancer drug Camizestrant in world first

Burjeel Cancer Institute gives Camizestrant to a patient with ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer, marking a global treatment milestone

UAE busts drug trafficking plot, arrests 24 suspects
UAE

UAE busts drug trafficking plot, arrests 24 suspects

UAE authorities dismantled a drug trafficking network, arresting 24 suspects across emirates and seizing large quantities of narcotics

UAE hosts dialogue on AI's role in anticipatory humanitarian action
Sci-Tech

UAE hosts dialogue on AI's role in anticipatory humanitarian action

Abu Dhabi convenes global experts Tuesday to examine how AI and predictive technologies can close the gap between crisis forecasting and early humanitarian response

Dubai single-entry tourist visas available within 48 working hours
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Dubai single-entry tourist visas available within 48 working hours

Dubai's GDRFA says single-entry tourist visas for 30 or 60 days are issued within 48 working hours once all required documents are submitted

UAE expands satellite network with three new Earth observation spacecraft
Sci-Tech

UAE expands satellite network with three new Earth observation spacecraft

Space42's Foresight-3, -4 and -5 are now fully operational, expanding the UAE's synthetic aperture radar constellation to five satellites

UAE launches Naseej textile recycling initiative to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031
UAE

UAE launches Naseej textile recycling initiative to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031

UAE's Naseej initiative targets 220,000 tons of annual textile waste, aiming to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031 and close 11 landfill sites within three years