Every spring, says Denise Smith, a physical therapist in Chicago, she sees an increase in patients with pain in the bottoms of their feet. They’ve spent the winter in heavily cushioned shoes or boots that don’t engage their foot’s muscles, and suddenly they’re wearing sandals and flip-flops, which do. The sudden change can overload the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toes. That stress can cause plantar fasciitis, which generally presents as a sharp pain in the sole or heel, often most noticeable with those first steps out of bed in…
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DUBAI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Emirates Engineering, making it the first UAE-based entity to receive this certification, marking a major advancement in the nation’s aviation regulatory capabilities. With this milestone, the GCAA becomes one of the extremely few aviation authorities able to issue Supplemental Type Certificates, an advanced airworthiness function that enables certified modifications to aircraft, systems, and components in accordance with international safety standards. This achievement reflects the UAE’s growing engineering ecosystem and the GCAA’s commitment to strengthening national competencies, supporting local industry, and…
Police in the UAE Capital, Abu Dhabi, shared a video of two horrific accidents that took place on the emirate’s roads, due to distracting driving and entering the road without making sure it is clear. On Friday, May 1, the police called on drivers to ensure the road is clear before entering it, and urged them to avoid being distracted by anything other than the road to avoid road surprises. As part of a traffic safety campaign called “Your Comment” that aims at spreading awareness and helping to curb the number of such unfortunate incidents, the police force regularly post…
HAMILTON — Britain’s King Charles has arrived in Bermudafor a solo trip after he and Queen Camilla ended their four-day state visit to the US with a community parade in Virginia. He made a low-key entrance in Hamilton, the territory’s capital, with a ceremonial welcome expected on Friday. The King, who was not accompanied by the Queen, is making his first visit to the island as monarch. Charles will stay in the British overseas territory until Saturday. On arriving at LF Wade International Airport on Thursday evening, he was greeted by an official ensemble of British Governor Andrew Murdoch, Bermuda…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior stressed that visit visas of all types do not allow holders to perform Hajj, emphasizing that obtaining an official Hajj permit is a mandatory requirement. In a statement, the ministry urged all individuals to comply with regulations governing the 1447H Hajj season and to cooperate with authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. It warned that violations of Hajj regulations would result in legal penalties. The ministry also called on the public to report violators through the designated hotline 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in…
Meta Platforms recently celebrated a “milestone” quarter as revenue climbed 33% year-on-year to $56.3 billion in Q1 2026 on the back of advertising growth across its apps and AI infrastructure investments. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the results were driven by growth “across our apps and the release of our first model from Meta Superintelligence Labs”, adding the company is “on track to deliver personal superintelligence to billions of people”. In attempts to keep up with fellow tech giants, Meta raised its capex forecast for 2026. It is now ranging between $125 billion and $145 billion, up from $115 billion to…
A quiet shift is taking place inside UAE classrooms, where the words used to describe women at home are being reconsidered, and in some cases, redefined. Educators are beginning to move away from the term “housewife” in Arabic language lessons, replacing it with phrases that better reflect women’s influence within the family. At the centre of this shift is the phrase Sit Al Bait, meaning “woman of the house”, which carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and authority within the home. The distinction may seem subtle, but educators say it changes the meaning entirely — from a limited label to one…
ABU DHABI, 1st May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s decision to conclude its membership of OPEC and OPEC+ reflects a shift towards aligning production more closely with capacity and market demand. For ADNOC’s portfolio of listed companies, the change removes a constraint that has historically limited how investment in capacity translates into activity and earnings. OPEC’s quota system has long been used to manage global supply. It has also required producers to cap output regardless of their ability to expand. The UAE, which has invested heavily to increase production capacity, now has greater flexibility to align output with that investment.…
Accenture has recently increased its focus on enterprise customer experience. This move has lead to an investment round in specialist Netomi to bring more agentic AI capabilities to its existing products. The professional services company identified a growing business transformation opportunity stemming from the greater importance customers place on their experiences when seeking support, along with the potential for AI agents to play a bigger role in such processes. Netomi brings conversational AI technology which Accenture indicated is relatively straightforward to deploy because it does not use code orchestration. It provides companies with a range of AI agents capable of…
Usually, we head to the Museum of the Future for a slice of art, tech and culture. But now, you can head there to do something totally unexpected — a workout. If you’ve ever counted wandering through its exhibits as your daily step count, you’re not entirely wrong, but this one actually belongs on your fitness tracker. The museum has introduced a Lagree class within its futuristic interiors, set against immersive, floor-to-ceiling AI-powered visuals that transform the workout into a multi-sensory experience. Running until May 15, Longevity Wellness Hub has taken its signature Lagree method beyond the studio, bringing it…