Doctors at a private hospital in Sharjah have saved the life of a three-day-old infant with a rare birth defect.
Joud was born without part of the oesophagus, making him unable to pass food from his mouth to his stomach.
However, a team of surgeons at Zulekha Hospital successfully diagnosed the condition soon after his birth and operated on him three days later.
Doctors say Joud He has recovered fully from the procedure and was recently discharged with his mother.
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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to Al Satwa, Al Quoz and Mirdif, bringing the total number of areas served across the emirate to 20.
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out at a workshop in the Dubai South area overnight.
Dubai Municipality has started work on the AED 80 million Dubai Creek Lights project, which will transform an 8 km stretch of the creek with more than 5,000 lighting units, creating a striking nighttime experience that celebrates the area's history, culture and architecture.
