Asma Ali Zain

DUBAI - Private hospitals and clinics will be allowed to carry out artificial insemination (AI) procedures from this month, spelling hope for infertile couples. However, InVitro Fertilisation (IVF) procedures have yet to be approved by the health authorities.

DUBAI - In a milder version of William Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors happening right here in Dubai, clients at a cosmetic surgery clinic come out looking good, but somewhat confused!

DUBAI - The Pakistan Consulate in Dubai is seeking to secure an early release of at least 500 Pakistani prisoners currently languishing in UAE jails.

DUBAI - As the deadline to unblock 1,000 Internet sites in the country nears, some previously blocked medical sites are now accessible.

SHARJAH — High rates of terminations and resignations have reportedly led to a shortage of drivers in the ever-expanding fleet of Sharjah taxis.

DUBAI - A jab of the wonder drug, Botox, may be the panacea for those who sweat a lot on almost all occasions.

DUBAI — It may be a multi-coloured floral pattern, fierce-looking animal or a piercing gaze, the indigenous Pakistani decorative painting and graffiti on trucks has transcended its boundaries and arrived in the UAE. Such a practice, however, is not allowed in the country.

DUBAI - The Dubai Centre for Ambulance Services will introduce three ‘bus hospitals’ with intensive care units by early next year to significantly reduce the time taken to give medical attention to victims of road accidents.

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SHARJAH — The Sharjah taxis have witnessed a major increase in passenger movement from here to the other emirates during the first half of this year as compared to the corresponding period last year, say transport officials.

SHARJAH - A thousand more taxis are being inducted into the Sharjah Public Transport Corporation (SPTC) fleet in order to meet the increasing demand.