The number of women being diagnosed with breast cancer in the UAE has gone up by 20% in less than a decade. Experts say women as young as the age of 20 should start self examinations if they have a family history of the disease. Oncology consultant at Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi Dr. Norbert W. Dreier tells ARN News that a rise in diagnoses is a positive result, because it means more women are being checked.
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to make official visit to Canada on Monday
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will travel to Canada on Monday for an official visit.
UAE expresses condolences after Philippine Air Force training crashes
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Philippines after two Air Force aircraft crashed during a training flight in Batangas province, killing four pilots.
UAE President offers condolences to Jordanian King over church attack
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Dubai awards stormwater drainage contracts worth AED3 billion
Dubai Municipality has awarded contracts for four new projects under Phase 3 of the ‘Tasreef’ Programme to develop Dubai’s stormwater drainage network, with a total value of AED3 billion.
