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The UAE needs 1,759 psychiatrists and 3,381 additional psychiatric beds to meet the growing demand for mental health services as the population in the country is expected to reach nearly 11 million by 2030, according to a new study released on Monday. The young demographic profile of the UAE, coupled with societal changes and advancements, increases the risk of mental health conditions, especially among individuals aged 20-39. The UAE will also see an increase in people aged over 60, who often require mental healthcare, according to Knight Frank’s Mental Health Report for the Middle East and Africa region. The UAE…

The best advice Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti can give his players as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final is to enjoy the moment, he said on Monday. Heading into his eighth Champions League final, his sixth as a manager and third with Real who are bidding for a record-extending 15th European crown and sixth in 10 years, the 64-year-old Ancelotti believes his players have the experience to cope with the emotions. “It is a week to enjoy. The challenge, the opponent… We’re going to enjoy it until Friday. Reaching a final is always a…

BITS Pilani Dubai Campus Hosts Transformative Events Reaching Thousands of Students and Community Members Dubai, May 2024 – BITS Pilani Dubai Campus (BPDC) proudly hosted a series of impactful events this May, attracting thousands of students and community members. The campus buzzed with activity and learning as it presented Jashn 2024, Spectrum 2024, and BITS Tech Fest 2024. These events collectively contributed to the personal and professional growth of participants and provided the platform for the BPDC students to demonstrate their skills in planning, organizing and executing events from start to finish. BPDC’s commitment to fostering educational excellence, cultural appreciation,…

Firefox is one of the best browsers you can use, but it gets even better when you start to power it up with a selection of add-ons and extensions. In fact, it has one of the best extension libraries of any browser out there, meaning you’re absolutely spoiled for choice if you want to add new features and abilities to your browser. Here, we’ve rounded up our picks for the best Firefox extensions that you can use today. Each one brings something different to the table, but they all significantly improve your web-browsing experience. Productivity Gesturefy Ever wanted to speed…

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday said the Kingdom strongly condemned “the continuous massacres committed by the Israeli occupation forces, and its continued targeting of unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip — the latest of which is the targeting of the tents of the displaced Palestinians near the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warehouses northwest of Rafah”. In the statement, the Kingdom categorically rejected “the Israeli occupation forces’ continuous blatant violations of all international and humanitarian resolutions, laws, and norms”. Overnight Israeli strikes set ablaze tents of displaced Palestinians in Rafah, leaving at…

An Abu Dhabi court has reached a full settlement in the lawsuits brought by buyers in the massive Wahat Al Zaweya Project. These lawsuits involved 822 execution cases, and the final court rulings mandated refunding deposits amounting to Dh702 million. The final rulings by a special judicial body mandated the termination of contracts with the buyers, the deposition of settlement amounts into their bank accounts, and the subsequent closure of the execution files. Meanwhile, the judicial body is working on completing the second phase of settlement with buyers who had lawsuits filed before the start of the first phase of…

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who co-owns Kolkata Knight Riders, was present at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where KKR won the Indian Premier League final against Sunrisers Hyderabad. A few days ago, SRK had to be hospitalised due to a heatstroke, but was present later to boost the morale of his team. Soon after their win, he was seen hugging daughter Suhana and son AbRam with Aryan joining them in. The videos of SRK and his family celebrating KKR win have already gone viral on the Internet as netizens laud his steadfast support for the team. The 2024 victory marks KKR’s…

Luxury in the making: 7 of Abu Dhabi’s most anticipated luxury developments Abu Dhabi, a city synonymous with luxury and architectural innovation, continues to elevate its landscape with some of the most opulent real estate projects in the world. According to Bayut, sales prices for luxury apartments and villas in Abu Dhabi’s premier neighbourhoods have increased by as much as 13% in 2023. To showcase this, Whitewill, the international luxury real estate agency serving developers and partners across the UK, USA, and UAE markets, highlights seven upcoming residential projects to watch out for in Abu Dhabi.  From the serene shores…

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Archaeological surveys over the years in Dubai have unearthed a slew of archaologocal sites including Saruq al-Hadid, Al Sufouh, Jumeirah, Al Ashoush, among others, revealing the emirate’s ancient civilisational roots that go back over an astounding 300,000-plus years. From the Lower Palaeolithic (1,500,000-300,000 BC) to the Neolithic period (8000-4000 BC), and up to the late Islamic eras (19th century AD), Dubai has over 17 significant archaeological sites that represent the rich and enduring legacy of the emirate’s historical inhabitants and their interactions with others in the Near East. These sites are managed by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture)…