Boxes of Wegovy, made by Novo Nordisk, which will soon be available in pill form in the US. Reuters

US approval for pill version of weight-loss drug Wegovy hailed as 'breakthrough'

Clinicians in UAE back move to increase access to drug but highlight need for responsible use

UAE

Abu Dhabi to welcome cats and dogs at hotels and restaurants under updated rules

UAE

Motorist in Dubai jumps red light and injures two in crash

UAE

UAE's Christians mark Christmas Day with services in several languages

UAE

'May this day bring peace': President Sheikh Mohamed sends Christmas wishes

UAE

How UAE has carried Sheikh Zayed's legacy around the world - from Antarctica to China

UAE

Dubai hospital aims to be 'global hub' for new spinal muscular atrophy treatment

UAE
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, at the inauguration of Mleiha Dairy Factory and Farm. Wam

Sharjah Ruler says launch of dairy farm and factory fulfils 65-year dream

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi said the Mleiha Dairy Factory and Farm will serve the needs of the emirate

UAE

UAE helps treat more than 75,000 Gazan patients under Dh9.4 billion aid effort

UAE

UAE weather: What is the Christmas forecast and will there be rain?

UAE

Recruitment office in Ajman shut down over domestic worker offences

UAE

Egyptian scientist named Great Arab Minds winner for contribution to medicine

UAE

UAE signs $2m deal to support healthcare in Sudan

UAE

My Own HomeBritish lawyer transforms Dh13.8 million Dubai villa

UAE
Dr Nabil Seidah, from Egypt, is director of the neuroendocrine research unit at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute. Photo: Montreal Clinical Research Institute

Egyptian scientist named Great Arab Minds winner for contribution to medicine

Dr Nabil Seidah has improved understanding of heart health

UAE

UAE signs $2m deal to support healthcare in Sudan

UAE

My Own HomeBritish lawyer transforms Dh13.8 million Dubai villa

UAE

Dubai businessman set for final appeal over $40 million Bitcoin scam verdict

UAE

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