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UAE Oral Wegovy Approval Turns Weight-Loss Demand Into a Clinical Discipline Test
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UAE Oral Wegovy Approval Turns Weight-Loss Demand Into a Clinical Discipline Test

The Emirates Drug Establishment approved Wegovy as an oral semaglutide tablet for long-term weight management in adults in the UAE. The UAE is only the second country after the United States to approve and receive supply of the once-daily pill, with doctors citing around 17 percent weight loss over about a year for patients who stayed on treatment. The practical test is whether easier access through a pill format remains tied to clinical screening, diet and physical activity rather than short-term cosmetic use.

June 6, 2026Read More
Sandbox Swapmeet draws growing crowds to Dubai World Trade Centre
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Sandbox Swapmeet draws growing crowds to Dubai World Trade Centre

Sandbox Swapmeet is under way at Dubai World Trade Centre with four days of comics, anime, gaming, trading cards, retro toys, art and cosplay. The home-grown convention is expected to welcome more than 16,000 visitors as fandom culture continues to expand in the UAE. Abu Dhabi-based Sandstorm Comics is the title sponsor, with single-day tickets from Dh35 and four-day passes at Dh100.

May 31, 2026Read More