Good morning from The National on July 10, 2025.
Here is your digest of what is making the headlines in the Emirates.
The global health sector is stepping up efforts to bolster detection rates for Alzheimer's disease. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi is adopting advanced technology to unlock the brain's natural warning signs in an effort to diagnose Alzheimer's disease at an early stage and boost patient care.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has introduced a scan which can help detect the brain condition before memory loss begins, which is typically its primary symptom.
The amyloid pet scan identifies the accumulation of amyloid plaque, masses of protein which collect on the brain and are viewed as a key indicator of the onset of Alzheimer's.
“Alzheimer’s can begin 20 years before symptoms appear,” Dr Hanan Sheikh Ibrahim, staff physician at the hospital’s Neurological Institute, told The National.
“If we see plaque in someone in their forties, we can start modifying their risk factors like controlling diabetes, treating sleep apnoea or improving vascular health. The goal is to delay or even prevent dementia.”
Read Shireena Al Nowais' full report here
Influx of millionaires and SME activity contributed to job growth. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, a new report reveals.
It was driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence.
Hiring activity in the Emirates accelerated by 4 per cent for the three months to the end of June, while job growth in the kingdom rose by 2 per cent.
For the full breakdown, read more from Deepthi Nair here
Simon O’Connor is executive principal of Harrow International Schools in the UAE. Supplied
One of the world's most famous schools is heading to the UAE on a mission to transform the country's education landscape.
The National spoke to Simon O’Connor, the new executive principal of Harrow International Schools in the UAE, as he set out bold plans to bring in the best teachers from around the globe and champion the Harrow ethos to help create future leaders.
Harrow's new campuses in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are both expected to open in 2026 under a partnership with leading UAE school group Taaleem.
“[The two schools] represent the pinnacle of education offering in the UAE,” he said. “A Harrovian should be equipped to lead in any capacity anywhere in the world. It is not just about preparation for today but about shaping future leaders.”
Read John Dennehy's interview here
FACT OF THE DAY
US President Donald Trump announced a 30 per cent tariff on Iraqi imports on Wednesday, with the country becoming the latest to receive a so-called trade letter from the White House. Read more here
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Key facilities
Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
Premier League-standard football pitch
400m Olympic running track
NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
600-seat auditorium
Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
Specialist robotics and science laboratories
AR and VR-enabled learning centres
Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Learn more about Qasr Al Hosn In 2013, The National's History Project went beyond the walls to see what life was like living in Abu Dhabi's fabled fort:
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The biog Family: Parents and four sisters
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing at American University of Sharjah
A self-confessed foodie, she enjoys trying out new cuisines, her current favourite is the poke superfood bowls
Likes reading: autobiographies and fiction
Favourite holiday destination: Italy
Posts information about challenges, events, runs in other emirates on the group's Instagram account @Anagowrunning
Has created a database of Emirati and GCC sportspeople on Instagram @abeermk, highlight: Athletes
Apart from training, also talks to women about nutrition, healthy lifestyle, diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure
More on Quran memorisation: UAE rugby in numbers 5 - Year sponsorship deal between Hesco and Jebel Ali Dragons
700 - Dubai Hurricanes had more than 700 playing members last season between their mini and youth, men's and women's teams
Dh600,000 - Dubai Exiles' budget for pitch and court hire next season, for their rugby, netball and cricket teams
Dh1.8m - Dubai Hurricanes' overall budget for next season
Dh2.8m - Dubai Exiles’ overall budget for next season
COMPANY PROFILE Company name: Blah
Started: 2018
Founder: Aliyah Al Abbar and Hend Al Marri
Based: Dubai
Industry: Technology and talent management
Initial investment: Dh20,000
Investors: Self-funded
Total customers: 40
Abu Dhabi traffic facts Drivers in Abu Dhabi spend 10 per cent longer in congested conditions than they would on a free-flowing road
The highest volume of traffic on the roads is found between 7am and 8am on a Sunday.
Travelling before 7am on a Sunday could save up to four hours per year on a 30-minute commute.
The day was the least congestion in Abu Dhabi in 2019 was Tuesday, August 13.
The highest levels of traffic were found on Sunday, November 10.
Drivers in Abu Dhabi lost 41 hours spent in traffic jams in rush hour during 2019
MATCH INFO Manchester United 1 (Rashford 36')
Liverpool 1 (Lallana 84')
Man of the match: Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)
Second Test In Dubai
Pakistan 418-5 (declared)
Day 3: New Zealand trail by 197 runs with 8 wickets remaining
Brief scores: Barcelona 3
Pique 38', Messi 51 (pen), Suarez 82'
Rayo Vallecano 1
De Tomas Gomez 24'
Greatest Royal Rumble results John Cena pinned Triple H in a singles match
Cedric Alexander retained the WWE Cruiserweight title against Kalisto
Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt win the Raw Tag Team titles against Cesaro and Sheamus
Jeff Hardy retained the United States title against Jinder Mahal
Bludgeon Brothers retain the SmackDown Tag Team titles against the Usos
Seth Rollins retains the Intercontinental title against The Miz, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe
AJ Styles remains WWE World Heavyweight champion after he and Shinsuke Nakamura are both counted out
The Undertaker beats Rusev in a casket match
Brock Lesnar retains the WWE Universal title against Roman Reigns in a steel cage match
Braun Strowman won the 50-man Royal Rumble by eliminating Big Cass last
MATCH INFO Delhi Daredevils 174-4 (20 ovs)Mumbai Indians 163 (19.3 ovs)
Delhi won the match by 11 runs
Read more from Mina Al-Oraibi ELIO Starring: Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldana, Brad Garrett
Directors: Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Adrian Molina
Rating: 4/5
Killing of Qassem Suleimani Mina Cup winners Under 12 – Minerva Academy
Under 14 – Unam Pumas
Under 16 – Fursan Hispania
Under 18 – Madenat
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
Priority access to new homes from participating developers
Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
Flexible payment plans from developers
Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
The specs Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel
Power: 579hp
Torque: 859Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh825,900
On sale: Now
Volvo ES90 Specs Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)
Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp
Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm
On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region
Price: Exact regional pricing TBA
The Sand Castle Director: Matty Brown
Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea
Rating: 2.5/5
The White Lotus: Season three Creator: Mike White
Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell
Rating: 4.5/5
MATCH INFO Uefa Champions League quarter-final, second leg (first-leg score)
Porto (0) v Liverpool (2), Wednesday, 11pm UAE
Match is on BeIN Sports
BMW M5 specs Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor
Power: 727hp
Torque: 1,000Nm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh650,000
LILO & STITCH Starring: Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
Rating: 4.5/5
The Perfect Couple Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Jack Reynor
Creator: Jenna Lamia
Rating: 3/5
WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE? 1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull
2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight
3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge
4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own
5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed
