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Dubai Health Authority urges travelers to take precautions vs malaria
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (168+ words) Dubai Health Authority has urged residents traveling to tropical countries where malaria is prevalent to take preventive measures against mosquito bites, warning that the disease is transmitted through infected mosquitoes. In observance of World Malaria Day, the authority outlined key…...
Filipino conjoined twins successfully separated in 13-hour Saudi-funded surgery
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (248+ words) Filipino conjoined twins Klea Ann Misa and Maurice Ann Misa have been successfully separated after a complex 13-hour operation funded by the Saudi Arabian government on April 23. The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Manila said the procedure was considered "one of…...
UAE refers poultry price-fixing cartel to prosecution
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (266+ words) The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has referred a cartel accused of anti-competitive practices in the poultry market to federal prosecutors for investigation and legal action. Authorities said evidence showed the group coordinated to fix and manipulate poultry prices, taking…...
Big Ticket's March promotion is entering its final days, with an AED 20 M grand prize up for grabs!
3+ week, 6+ day ago (192+ words) The Filipino Times The final days to buy your Big Ticket for the March promotion are here, with the region's biggest guaranteed prize of AED 20 million waiting to be claimed. Participants also stand a chance to win 200g 24karat gold bars, awarded…...
LTO debunks viral claims of new driver's license rules for senior citizens
2+ mon, 9+ hour ago (348+ words) Abu Dhabi begins supervised trials of Tesla's self-driving technology The Land Transportation Office (LTO) clarified that it has not issued any new rules on the issuance of driver's licenses for senior citizens, refuting viral social media videos claiming otherwise. In…...
Dubai authorities stress heavy penalties for unlicensed fireworks trade
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (207+ words) Dubai police have issued a strong warning against the illegal trade and use of fireworks, emphasizing strict penalties to ensure public safety, particularly for children, during the holy month. As part of the "Beware of Fireworks" campaign, First Lieutenant Engineer…...
South African caught at NAIA with P40-million worth of suspected shabu
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (194+ words) A South African national was intercepted at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) after authorities discovered he was allegedly hiding six kilos of suspected shabu worth over P40 million in his backpack. The 64-year-old suspect arrived at NAIA Terminal 3 on Monday morning....
5, 594 examinees pass 2025 Bar exams; UP grad tops rankings
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (138+ words) A total of 5, 594 examinees passed the 2025 Bar Examinations, achieving a 48. 98 percent passing rate, the Supreme Court announced. The results show an increase from last year's 37. 84 percent passing rate, when 3, 962 examinees successfully cleared the exams. Jhenroniel Rhey Timola Sanchez of the…...