Health officials are warning the public against using dietary supplements for weight loss, sold on commercial websites. According to the national news agency WAM, the Ministry of Health has issued a circular against the unregistered product “Achieving Zero” that contains toxic chemicals. The dietary supplement is banned as it could increase blood pressure and heart rate. The alert was initially raised by the US Food and Drug Administration.
UAE, Arab states condemn US ambassador remarks on Israel
The UAE has joined other Arab countries and major regional organisations in issuing a joint statement strongly condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, suggesting it would be acceptable for Israel to exercise control over occupied Arab territories, including the West Bank.
Emirates, Etihad cancel New York flights as snowstorm hits eastern US
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York and Newark and other US destinations, due to a severe snowstorm expected to impact the area.
Dubai Police block 232 drug websites, aid global arrests in drugs crackdown
Dubai Police say they blocked 232 websites promoting drugs and helped secure 24 arrests worldwide during the final quarter of 2025, highlighting an intensified campaign against narcotics and international trafficking networks.
RTA announces Phase II of Hessa Street Project as Phase I nears completion
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded the contract for Phase II of the Hessa Street Development Project, as work continues to improve one of the city’s busiest traffic corridors.
