UAE Scientists Claim Breakthrough That Could Reverse Aging—Is 120 the New 80?

They made no claims to immortality. However, what they discussed at WGS 2026 in Dubai seemed to subtly contradict the way we have traditionally regarded aging. We may soon begin to celebrate biological reboots rather than fearing birthdays. Prof. David Sinclair gave a straightforward explanation while standing under clinical lights: aging as we know it is not an irreversible disorder. The basis of his research, which was particularly carried out at Harvard Medical School, is that the human body maintains a backup copy of its youthful form. Learning to precisely read and modify that backup appears to be the key.…

His Highness Sheikh Dhiyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development Affairs and Martyrs’ Families, attended a wedding reception in Abu Dhabi on February 9, 2026. The reception celebrated the marriage of Ali, son of Mohammed Ali Mohammed Hayi Al Qabaisi, to the daughter of Mohammed Ateeq Sultan Zayed Al Falahi. His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Adviser to the President of the UAE, also attended the ceremony. The wedding reception took place at Al Mushref Majlis in Abu Dhabi, gathering numerous sheikhs, senior officials, relatives of the bride…

The Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates has approved 18 comprehensive recommendations aimed at strengthening the country’s pharmaceutical and medical supplies sector, focusing on national security for pharmaceutical industries and strategic healthcare preparedness. During its third session of the 18th Legislative Term held on January 7, 2026, the council discussed government policy on achieving national security for pharmaceutical industries and medical supplies in the presence of Minister of Health and Prevention Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh and Minister of State Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, Chairman of the Emirates Pharmaceutical Industries Corporation. The recommendations will be forwarded to…

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