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From Dubai pools to Paris olympics: This teenager has been swimming since she was 4
Meet Karin Belbeisi, a teenager who already has something many athletes can only dream of: Olympic qualification. Jordanian swimmer Karin Belbeisi has been selected to compete in the 400m freestyle event in Paris and for a teenager, to be part of
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Dubai opens first care shelter for boys under 18 to protect teens from violence, neglect
On Monday, Dubai inaugurated a shelter specifically designated for male minors, marking a pioneering development in the emirate. The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children has opened a facility that caters to both nationals and residents,
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Dubai: Moved by death of friends' siblings, teen leads life-saving blood donation drive
Mayank Mehta, a 12th Grader studying in Dubai, recently executed a blood donation campaign to help patients in local hospitals. After being saddened by the unfortunate deaths of his friends’ siblings in accidents, Mehta took the
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UAE: 3 teens die in speeding car crash on way to iftar gathering
On the evening of Monday 17 March, three Emirati brothers were killed in a car crash in Wadi Al Helo. As the driver drove the vehicle
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Gulf countries to consider restricting social media access for teens
Technology firms are in discussions with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations about creating systems to monitor and control social media access for
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UAE teen with diabetes dreams of F1 racing career
The sportsman actively manages his health. He eats well and adjusts his insulin pump. This keeps his blood sugar stable during
Read MoreUAE teens on Instagram: Parents fear kids bypassing controls
Parents in the UAE especially have welcomed, albeit with some trepidation, the recent announcement from tech giant Meta that it will be rolling out creating accounts for teenagers with controls on privacy and parent authorisation. This
Read MoreKite Beach training powers Dubai teen triathlon record
Four years ago, Sridath Sudheer was confused when his swimming coach suggested he participate in a triathlon. Incredibly, exactly four years later, on June 2, 2024, which happened to be his 18th birthday as well, Sridath achieved the impressive
Read MoreTeens in UAE seek nose jobs due to social media
Noor Bassam, who is now 18 years old, underwent a rhinoplasty procedure at the age of 17. She underwent rhinoplasty procedure because she "disliked" her nose. Although Noor attempted contouring methods to conceal what she perceived as an
Read MoreDubai Teen Life Sentence Upheld; 5 Acquitted
Five Israelis have been acquitted by Dubai’s Appeal Court which overturned their convictions of aiding and abetting their 19-year-old compatriot in a premeditated murder at Business Bay area in May 2023. Earlier this week, the authority
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