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Lilly appoints Tayllit Aherdan to lead its operations across the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait as the region advances healthcare innovation agenda

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has appointed Tayllit Aherdan as Vice President and General Manager to lead the company’s business across the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar.The appointment comes as Gulf countries continue to accelerate ambitious healthcare transformation agendas, with growing emphasis on innovation, prevention, earlier…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Dubai’s real estate sector completes 104 projects valued at over Dhs111b

Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more…

Gulf Today – Latest News

UAE takes action against resident for sharing offensive content about Emirati women

The National Media Authority (NMA) has initiated legal proceedings against a resident for sharing offensive content about Emirati women on her social media account, in violation of the media content standards set out in the Media Regulation Law and its executive regulations.In addition to the…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Ministry strengthens role of youth in shaping future of financial sector

The Ministry of Finance organised the ‘MoF Youth’ Forum under the theme ‘We Shape Today, We Lead Tomorrow’, aiming to highlight the role of youth in advancing the government financial work ecosystem and strengthen their participation in shaping the future.The forum also showcased the Ministry’s…

Gulf Today – Business

Employers to bear injured workers’ treatment costs, says UAE Ministry

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) confirmed its keenness to protect workers’ rights and ensure rapid response in the event of a work injury or suspected occupational disease, adding that it has established a clear mechanism for reporting and dealing with injuries, ensuring…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Mohammed Bin Rashid sponsors treatment of Katia of spinal muscular atrophy

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has sponsored the treatment of Katia, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy.Katia’s family announced that her condition was adopted and she was close to her…

Gulf Today – Latest News

UAE weather body predicts rain and fog in next couple of days

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts that the weather on Friday will be clear to partly cloudy, with a chance of some cumulus clouds in the east and south accompanied by rains in the afternoon, while it will be humid at night and on…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Factbox-Trump threatens to isolate Iran. Who are its trading partners?

DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) – A threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose unprecedented economic warfare and isolation on Iran could have implications for countries that trade with it. Trump warned of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran.Here are some of Iran’s…

Al-Monitor – Middle East Politics & News

What's behind the UAE's decision to cut Iran trade ties?

The UAE this week announced suspending trade with Iran, heaping pressure on its major trading partner at the same time that the US declared “economic warfare” on Tehran. It is unclear when the ban came into place and what has prompted it, with the UAE…

Al-Monitor – Middle East Politics & News