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Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Look: Eid Al Adha 2025 celebrations begin in UAE with prayers, greetings
As the first light of dawn broke over the UAE on Friday, June 6, the spirit of Eid Al Adha came alive in communities across the nation. In mosques and open prayer grounds, Muslims across the country began E id Al Adha celebrations with prayers and greetings. At the Bur Dubai Eid Mosque, the air was filled with a sense of peace, unity, and gratitude. Worshippers stood shoulder to shoulder in prayer, celebrating a sacred tradition that transcends age and background. Eid Al Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important festivals in Islam. It is marked every year to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim's test of faith. Eid Al Adha is the holiest of the two Eids that are celebrated by Muslims across the world. The rituals of the day include offering special prayers and slaughtering livestock such as goat, cow, sheep or camel. Check out the photos of the celebration below:
Zawya
02-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Aster Clinics and DYU Healthcare launch Integrated Child Development Centre in Dubai
The new centre will address autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and more, with plans for expansion across the UAE in the next two years The centre is designed for children aged 0-16 years, providing holistic care including screening, assessments, diagnoses, and customized interventions With 16% of children born in the UAE as low birth weight, and a growing prevalence of developmental challenges like autism (1 in 146 births or 0.68%) and ADHD (affecting 5.1% to 8.8% of children), the need for specialized, early intervention care is more critical than ever. [1] [2] [3] Dubai, UAE: Aster Clinics, a leading integrated healthcare provider under Aster DM Healthcare GCC, in collaboration with DYU Healthcare, a prominent leader in child development services, has announced the opening of a new Integrated Child Development Centre in Bur Dubai, Dubai. This innovative centre offers a holistic approach to child development, providing a comprehensive range of interdisciplinary therapy services tailored to the unique needs of children of all abilities. An extension of Aster Clinic, Bur Dubai (AJMC), the centre offers screening, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention services designed to enhance key developmental areas such as mobility, strength, coordination, cognition, communication, social skills, and emotional growth. By nurturing these abilities, the centre empowers children to navigate the world with greater confidence and independence. The centre follows a unique interdisciplinary model, bringing together medical doctors and rehabilitation professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each child's specific needs. Services include screening and diagnosis of developmental delays, neurodevelopmental, communication, and motor disorders, as well as behavioral assessments. Evaluations cover speech and language skills, sensory integration, IQ testing, and special education needs, addressing conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities, and speech-language disorders. As part of its comprehensive diagnostic framework, the centre offers Psycho-Educational Analysis to integrate insights across disciplines and create personalized intervention plans. Equipped with internationally recognized assessment tools, it ensures evidence-based care across all stages—from screening to therapy—for children aged 0–16 years. What sets this centre apart is its seamless collaboration between medical and rehabilitation teams, combining hospital and clinic-based care under one roof. DYU Healthcare's proven Standard Operating Procedures, developed over a decade of experience in India, guide the centre's operations. This includes care for children discharged from the NICU and those requiring ongoing support in early childhood. DYU's team-based approach has consistently delivered impactful outcomes for children with a wide range of developmental challenges. In this collaboration, DYU Healthcare is responsible for the day-to-day operations and the implementation of its proven models of care, while Aster Clinics provides strategic leadership and guidance, to ensure the integration of these services within the UAE healthcare landscape. This partnership brings together Aster's established healthcare infrastructure and DYU's specialized expertise in child development. Ms. Alisha Moopen, Managing Director & Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare, expressed her enthusiasm for the centre's opening, saying, 'The Integrated Child Development Centre is a reflection of our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services to children and families in the UAE. Our partnership with DYU Healthcare enables us to offer a truly holistic and integrated approach to child development. This is only the beginning, and we are excited to expand these services across the Aster Network in the UAE.' Dr. Sherbaz Bichu, CEO of Aster Hospitals & Clinics in the UAE, Bahrain, and Oman, emphasized the importance of addressing the growing demand for specialized care in the UAE. 'With the increasing number of parents concerned about their children's development or behavior due to disorders like ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities, this centre will provide proper assessment, counseling and integrated, specialized care for children if required. Our goal is to deliver early, impactful interventions that will make a lasting difference to children's lives.' Dr. Prashanth Gowda, Co-Founder of DYU Healthcare Consultancy and Founder of DYU Healthcare India, shared his excitement about the new partnership, stating, " We are excited to launch this first-of-its-kind Child Development Centre in Bur Dubai, offering medical, paramedical, and remedial services under one roof to save parents time and resources. Our expert team, trained in top allied health institutions in India, uses the latest international tools for evidence-based, tailored interventions. We look forward to expanding Aster DYU Centres across the UAE to serve more children.' Operating daily from 9 AM to 7 PM, the centre will deliver over 20,000 therapy sessions annually, serving around 350 children and conducting assessments for approximately 500. With a skilled team, advanced equipment, and an interdisciplinary approach, it ensures comprehensive, evidence-based care. Over the next two years, the centre plans to expand to 10 locations across the UAE. It will also launch cultural activities, competitions, and community outreach, including partnerships with local nurseries, primary, and middle schools to extend services within school premises. This collaboration between Aster Clinics and DYU Healthcare marks a major step forward in child development care in the UAE, promising lasting impact for children and their families. About Aster DM Healthcare FZC in GCC Founded in 1987 by Dr. Azad Moopen, Aster DM Healthcare is a leading integrated healthcare provider, with a strong presence across 5 countries in the GCC and Jordan. Aster is committed to the vision of providing accessible and high-quality healthcare, from primary to quaternary services, with its promise of 'We will treat you well'. The organisation's robust integrated healthcare model includes 15 hospitals, 122 clinics, and 313 pharmacies in GCC serving all segments of the society through three differentiated brands: Aster, Medcare and Access. Aster consistently adapts to meet the evolving needs of patients, ensuring access to quality healthcare through both physical and digital channels which is exemplified with the launch of the region's first healthcare super app, myAster. For more information about us, please contact: [1] [2] [3]
Gulf Business
12-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Dubai traffic: New project to reduce travel time from 104 minutes to just 16
Image credit: WAM/Website The Roads and Transport Authority ( This milestone marks the completion of all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai, This achievement ensures uninterrupted traffic flow from Al Garhoud Bridge to Port Rashid via the Infinity Bridge, extending to the Waterfront Market. Read- Reduction in travel time The project has significantly reduced travel time along the corridor—from 80 minutes to just 12 minutes. Travel from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge now takes only five minutes, while trips from Infinity Bridge to Al Mina Street and Al Wasl Road at the 2nd December Street intersection also take five minutes. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated that the project aligns with the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council. Corridor to serve 1m residents Spanning 13km, the corridor serves one million residents and major developments, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, and Port Rashid. The project covers Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street. It includes 15 intersections, 18 km of bridges and tunnels, and increases traffic capacity from 6,400 to 24,000 vehicles per hour. Travel time has been cut from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes, with an estimated economic benefit of Dh45bn over 20 years. Key constructions in the Shindagha Corridor Development Project Final b ridge at Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street This final bridge consists of five bridges totaling 3.1km, with a combined capacity of 19,400 vehicles per hour. It also includes two pedestrian bridges to enhance safety. Falcon Intersection Located at the intersection of Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Mina Street, the Falcon Intersection includes three bridges and a tunnel, with a total capacity of 28,800 vehicles per hour. The development features key bridges along Al Khaleej Street and a tunnel for left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street. Infinity Bridge The Infinity Bridge—a landmark structure with a distinctive arch representing the infinity symbol—spans 295 meters. It provides 12 lanes with a total capacity of 24,000 vehicles per hour. The bridge also includes a 3-metre-wide cycling track and a 75-meter-wide navigation channel for safe vessel passage. The double-deck route extends from Infinity Bridge to Deira along Al Corniche Street, offering six lanes in each direction. It connects to Al Khaleej Street and integrates with surface roads via signalised intersections. Bridges to Dubai Islands Five new bridges have been built to provide direct access to Dubai Islands, with a total capacity of 20,700 vehicles per hour. These ensure smooth connectivity from Al Khaleej Street and the surrounding areas. Currently 30 per cent complete, a 1,650-meter tunnel will link Infinity Bridge in Deira to Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, featuring three lanes in each direction and a capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour. In addition, the RTA has launched a project to provide direct access to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai. A new 1,425-meter bridge will span Dubai Creek, offering four lanes in each direction, a pedestrian and cycling path, and a 75-meter-wide navigation channel for marine traffic.
Emirates 24/7
12-05-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
RTA completes all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on Bur Dubai side
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the final bridge of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project, completing all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai. This achievement ensures uninterrupted traffic flow from Al Garhoud Bridge to Port Rashid via Infinity Bridge, extending to the Waterfront Market. The project has significantly reduced travel time along the corridor, cutting it from 80 minutes to just 12 minutes. Traffic from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge now takes only five minutes, while journeys from Infinity Bridge to Al Mina Street and Al Wasl Road at the 2nd December Street intersection also take five minutes. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated that the project aligns with directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Spanning 13 km, the corridor serves one million residents and major developments, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, and Port Rashid. The project, covering Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street, includes 15 intersections, 18 km of bridges and tunnels, and a traffic capacity increase from 6,400 to 24,000 vehicles per hour. Travel time has been reduced from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes, with an estimated economic benefit of AED45 billion over 20 years. The final bridge at the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection features five bridges totalling 3.1 km, accommodating 19,400 vehicles per hour. The project also includes two pedestrian bridges to enhance safety. The Falcon Intersection, at Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Mina Street, consists of three bridges and a tunnel with a total capacity of 28,800 vehicles per hour. The development includes major bridges along Al Khaleej Street and a tunnel for left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street. The Infinity Bridge, a landmark structure with a distinctive arch representing the infinity symbol, spans 295 metres and provides 12 lanes with a capacity of 24,000 vehicles per hour. It also features a 3-metre-wide cycling track and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for safe vessel passage. The double-deck route extends from Infinity Bridge to Deira along Al Corniche Street, offering six lanes in each direction. The route connects to Al Khaleej Street and integrates surface roads with signalised intersections. Five bridges have been constructed to provide direct access to Dubai Islands, with a total capacity of 20,700 vehicles per hour. These bridges ensure smooth connectivity from Al Khaleej Street and the surrounding areas. Currently 30 percent complete, the 1,650-metre tunnel will connect Infinity Bridge in Deira to Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, providing three lanes in each direction with a capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour. The RTA has launched a project to provide direct access to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai. The new bridge will span 1,425 metres over Dubai Creek, with four lanes in each direction, a pedestrian and cycling path, and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for vessel passage. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
12-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
RTA completes all phases of Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project on Bur Dubai side
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated the final bridge of the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection development project, completing all phases of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project in Bur Dubai. This achievement ensures uninterrupted traffic flow from Al Garhoud Bridge to Port Rashid via Infinity Bridge, extending to the Waterfront Market. The project has significantly reduced travel time along the corridor, cutting it from 80 minutes to just 12 minutes. Traffic from Jumeirah Street to Infinity Bridge now takes only five minutes, while journeys from Infinity Bridge to Al Mina Street and Al Wasl Road at the 2nd December Street intersection also take five minutes. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, stated that the project aligns with directives from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. Spanning 13 km, the corridor serves one million residents and major developments, including Dubai Islands, Dubai Waterfront, and Port Rashid. The project, covering Sheikh Rashid Road, Al Mina Street, Al Khaleej Street, and Cairo Street, includes 15 intersections, 18 km of bridges and tunnels, and a traffic capacity increase from 6,400 to 24,000 vehicles per hour. Travel time has been reduced from 104 minutes to just 16 minutes, with an estimated economic benefit of AED45 billion over 20 years. The final bridge at the Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Mina Street intersection features five bridges totalling 3.1 km, accommodating 19,400 vehicles per hour. The project also includes two pedestrian bridges to enhance safety. The Falcon Intersection, at Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road and Al Mina Street, consists of three bridges and a tunnel with a total capacity of 28,800 vehicles per hour. The development includes major bridges along Al Khaleej Street and a tunnel for left-turn traffic from Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road to Al Mina Street. The Infinity Bridge, a landmark structure with a distinctive arch representing the infinity symbol, spans 295 metres and provides 12 lanes with a capacity of 24,000 vehicles per hour. It also features a 3-metre-wide cycling track and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for safe vessel passage. The double-deck route extends from Infinity Bridge to Deira along Al Corniche Street, offering six lanes in each direction. The route connects to Al Khaleej Street and integrates surface roads with signalised intersections. Five bridges have been constructed to provide direct access to Dubai Islands, with a total capacity of 20,700 vehicles per hour. These bridges ensure smooth connectivity from Al Khaleej Street and the surrounding areas. Currently 30 percent complete, the 1,650-metre tunnel will connect Infinity Bridge in Deira to Al Khaleej Street and Cairo Street, providing three lanes in each direction with a capacity of 12,000 vehicles per hour. The RTA has launched a project to provide direct access to Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai. The new bridge will span 1,425 metres over Dubai Creek, with four lanes in each direction, a pedestrian and cycling path, and a 75-metre-wide navigation channel for vessel passage.
