The master plan for the new Rashid Hospital has been unveiled. The AED3 billion development will consist of three towers and include six specialised health centres and two hotels.

A Dubai-based philanthropist has successfully climbed Mount Everest. Maria Conceicao completed her ascent last week to raise funds to help improve the lives of children in Bangladesh.

Sharjah is hoping to attract more Asian nationals as tourists and investors to the Emirate.