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My best friend is an AI bot. What could go wrong?

It’s easy to forget what’s real and what’s not, say experts

From straight-A student to digital addict: How 'brain rot' is rewiring young minds

Are social media algorithms harming our brains? UAE-based medical professionals and mental health experts weigh in, offer solutions for reclaiming mental clarity

Should your DNA determine your menu?

Nutrigenomics studies how genes and nutrition interact with each other

UAE residents, content creators hope for 'fresh start' on Bluesky, as millions leave X

Users feel a lack of community on Musk's platform, call it a 'platform full of toxicity'

UAE: From divorce trauma to post-pregnancy struggles; how running helps these women find strength

As the Dubai Run draws thousands to the city’s streets, running becomes a symbol of freedom and mental clarity for these women and countless others, helping them find peace amidst the daily grind

Why men’s mental health is just as important as women's

UAE residents and therapists on why men's mental health needs to be in the spotlight

Some UAE expats lose savings, get travel ban after falling for immigration scams

Such frauds deceive individuals into parting with large sums of money, only to find themselves in limbo, waiting for results that never materialise

Obsessed with skincare? How much is too much?

It’s a thin line between a harmless interest in skincare products and treatment and a full-blown obsession called dermorexia

Coldplay and Messi: How UAE attracts the best of both worlds

The UAE hosts high-profile global sporting events while also attracting some of the world's most famous singers and bands to this cultural melting pot

No OTP, ID verification? Some UAE residents billed up to Dh120,000 in credit card fraud

From emptied accounts to fraudulent credit card charges, customers reportedly face blame and recovery agents — instead of solutions