Good morning from The National on July 10, 2025.
Here is your digest of what is making the headlines in the Emirates.
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
UAE outpaces Saudi job growth driven by tech and real estate hiring
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
Harrow School UAE head on fees, AI and shaping future leaders
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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