Dubai, December 11, 2025 — For thousands of UAE residents, the slow crawl between Dubai and Sharjah has become an unavoidable part of daily life. But medical experts caution that the long hours spent sitting in traffic may be doing more harm than many commuters realise. According to leading knee specialist Dr. Azam Badar Khan, widely known as Dr. Knee, the prolonged immobility caused by bumper-to-bumper traffic is contributing to a rise in early knee pain, stiffness, and premature joint degeneration among regular drivers.
Medcare Hospital Sharjah specialist neurosurgeon Dr. Boby Jose performs a rare and complex spine surgery combining the latest technology with decades of experience relieving the expat womanfrom 10 years of intense pain.
This rare case contained a mix of a previously failed procedure combined with abnormal bone growth and a large amount of scar tissue causing a real risk of a potential paralysis
Dubai – December 11, 2025: After ten long years of battling debilitating neck pain, 48-year-old Indian national, Ms. Nisha Dennis from Abu Dhabi has found relief following a unique and intricate spine revision surgery at Medcare Hospital Sharjah. This pioneering procedure, performed by Dr. Bobby Jose, Specialist Neurosurgeon at Medcare Hospital Sharjah, not only alleviated severe spinal cord compression resulting from surplus bone and scar tissue but also demonstrated the hospital’s exceptional neurosurgical expertise, enhancing the UAE’s growing status as a hub for top-tier, multidisciplinary spine care.
First IVF, one of the UAE’s most established fertility centers, has announced that its clinics in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have officially achieved Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation, the highest global recognition for patient safety and quality in healthcare.
This major milestone further positions First IVF as a trusted destination for families seeking advanced fertility treatment, IVF services, egg freezing, and reproductive care in the UAE.
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Date: Dubai, UAE; December 09, 2025
The Experience Store (TES), the UAE’s premier marketplace for luxury and transformative experiences, has unveiled its latest innovation in the wellness space: the 360° Wellness Smart Health Check, a next-generation diagnostic experience designed to help individuals understand their health holistically, accurately, and proactively. As the region witnesses an increasing shift toward preventive healthcare and personalised well-being, TES is redefining how people approach their health by integrating advanced technology, scientific assessment, and curated wellness expertise wrapped into a single, seamless experience.
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – December 8, 2025: To mark the 54th UAE National Day, Aster Volunteers UAE, part of the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, carried out a Mega Mangrove Sapling Plantation Drive in Ras Al Khaimah. The initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) – Government of Ras Al Khaimah, Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), and the Media & Communications Dept of Amity University Dubai Campus, as part of the Aster Green Choices Initiative.
Nearly 500 volunteers came together to plant 2,000 mangrove saplings, supporting the restoration of coastal ecosystems in Ras Al Khaimah. Over the past three years, Aster Volunteers have planted 2,500 trees in the region. With this year’s addition, the total now stands at 4,500 saplings across the UAE. Once fully grown, these mangroves are expected to offset over 1,350 MT of CO₂ emissions annually, reflecting Aster DM Healthcare’s long-term environmental commitment.
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