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A headache, an unusual blood test result, or a new medicine can quickly send people to ChatGPT looking for answers. But doctors in the UAE told Khaleej Times that there is a line between using AI to understand your health and relying on it when medical care is needed. The warning comes as more people turn to artificial intelligence for health information. The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health found that 59 per cent of UAE respondents use AI to manage their health, compared with a global average of 35 per cent. Doctors said that AI can…

ABU DHABI, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is pioneering research to refine artificial intelligence so that systems can genuinely grasp Arab culture and navigate its complex regional dialects. In a landmark achievement, MBZUAI researchers have developed the first benchmark to measure AI models’ ability to understand and engage with Arab culture across 13 national dialects, revealing a striking gap between the models’ ability to understand what Arabs say and their ability to speak the way Arabs do in everyday life. The study’s lead researchers, Professor Fajri Koto, Assistant Professor in the Department…

ATAR, Mauritania, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth Mauritanian International Date Festival 2026 was officially inaugurated on Saturday in Atar, Adrar Region, under the patronage of Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and with the support of the UAE Presidential Court. Organised by the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in partnership with Mauritania’s Ministry of Agriculture and several international bodies, the three-day event highlights the strategic partnership between both nations in advancing sustainable agriculture and food security. The festival features an international exhibition with 76 pavilions and 245 exhibitors from seven countries, including the…

KUWAIT, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday expressed Kuwait’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the Iranian attack against a vessel affiliated with the UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), the ministry stressed that this attack constitutes a blatant violation of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817. The ministry stressed that the repeated attacks pose a direct threat to the security and safety of maritime navigation, global energy supplies and international trade. It renewed its…

LONDON, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — Eljas du Bienn was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in the prestigious Cup’s first race at the historic Newbury Racecourse in the United Kingdom, held yesterday, Friday, as part of the calendar of the 33rd edition of the prestigious global series. The prestigious Cup series continued its distinguished successes at European racecourses with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and his continued commitment to supporting Arabian horse owners and breeders and encouraging…

ABU DHABI, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has issued Resolution No. (2) of 2026 on the protection of species and habitats in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The resolution aims to strengthen their protection, conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainability, based on effective measures to protect and conserve ecosystems in a way that achieves a balance between environmental protection and sustainable development. The resolution comes as part of EAD’s efforts to enhance the protection of biodiversity and safeguard…

A growing number of medical experts are calling on women to prepare for menopause in their mid-30s, as new research highlights the widespread and often debilitating impact of the transition on women’s health. Medical experts explain that perimenopause, the transition phase before menopause, can quietly begin in a woman’s mid to late 30s, with the earliest indicators being changes in menstrual cycles, mood swings and sleep disturbances. Many women often mistake these symptoms for stress. Dr Anusree Saraswathy, Specialist Gynaecology at Aster Clinic Qusais, Damascus Street, emphasised the importance of early recognition. “Perimenopause usually begins in a woman’s 40s, but…

BRUSSELS, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — Greenhouse gas emissions from the European Union’s economy rose again in the first quarter of 2026, but at a slower pace than at the end of last year. According to figures published today by Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical office, between January and March, 837 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent were emitted, up 0.3 percent from the 835 million tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2025. At the same time, the EU’s gross domestic product remained stable. The figure marks a slowdown compared with the last three months of 2025, when emissions had risen…

CAIRO, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — Mohammed Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, strongly condemned Iran’s blatant targeting of two tankers belonging to UAE company ADNOC while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that repeated attacks on commercial vessels and international maritime routes constitute a dangerous escalation, a threat to regional security and stability and global energy security, and a flagrant violation of international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. In a statement on Friday, Al Yamahi stressed that the security of international maritime routes, freedom of navigation and safe passage are not subject…

BEIJING, 15th August, 2026 (WAM) — China’s inclusive loans to small and micro enterprises maintained steady growth in the second quarter, official data showed Friday. Outstanding inclusive loans to small and micro enterprises reached 38.9 trillion yuan (about US$5.73 trillion) at the end of the second quarter, up 8 percent year on year, according to the National Financial Regulatory Administration. Outstanding inclusive loans related to agriculture stood at 15 trillion yuan, up 7.5 percent year on year. Friday’s data also showed China’s banking institutions held 498 trillion yuan in renminbi and foreign-currency assets, up 6.6 percent year on year, while…