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The Grand Egyptian Museum has made history by showcasing the complete collection of King Tutankhamun’s treasures for the first time since their discovery in 1922. Over 4,500 meticulously curated artefacts, including the iconic golden mask of the young pharaoh, were unveiled to the public on Tuesday, just two days after the museum’s grand opening ceremony on Saturday. The display, housed in a vast, dimly lit hall spanning four levels, features chariots, jewelled ornaments, household items, and Tutankhamun’s personal belongings. A poignant addition to the exhibition is the public debut of two small mummified princesses, believed to be Tutankhamun’s daughters who died before birth. Tutankhamun, who died at the age of 18 or 19 between 1323 and 1324 BC, was buried in Luxor’s Valley of the Kings within three nested coffins, the smallest weighing 110kg, all encased in four gilded shrines. While the coffins are now at the museum, the mummy remains in Luxor. Visitors can also marvel at the Khufu Sun Boat, the oldest and largest wooden artefact in human history, with a second solar boat undergoing restoration. The museum, a $1-billion architectural marvel overlooking the Giza Plateau, aims to attract five million visitors annually, revitalising Egypt’s tourism sector and economy.

Awad Mohamed Bin AI Sheikh Magrin, the head of Dubai’s Travelers Festival Committee, recently embarked on a family trip to Boao, Hainan, which left him thoroughly impressed. ‘Hainan is a very beautiful island. I hadn’t expected it to be this beautiful until I came here,’ he remarked during his visit, which combined medical tourism with exploring the island’s investment potential. His connection to Hainan began in May during a significant meeting with a Hainan delegation in Dubai, where they discussed cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and the Hainan Free Trade Port. Having visited over a hundred countries, including Chinese cities and special administrative regions like Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, Awad noted that Hainan is ‘really very special.’

A central part of his trip was visiting the Hainan Mellsser Hospital in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone. Drawn by the Hainan Free Trade Port preferential policies, Mellsser Hospital is a key medical enterprise in Hainan province, which has been striving to align with international standards in recent years. ‘The medical expertise and advanced technology… It’s more than what I imagine,’ said Awad, adding that he was impressed to learn the hospital is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. ‘This will give more trust for the medical travelers.’

He highlighted that the appeal of Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, China’s sole ‘medical special zone,’ is perfectly suited for high-end patients. ‘Premium travelers often don’t want crowded places; they want clear air, good food, nice hospitality, a safe environment, and good medical treatment. This is all here in Boao.’ The seamless visa-free procedure and advanced facilities further solidified Awad’s positive impression. ‘My family is very happy to be here… even my wife was talking about inviting more of her family members here.’

Looking ahead, Awad sees a ‘very bright future’ for Hainan and strong potential for collaboration with Dubai. ‘I think Dubai and Hainan Free Trade Port can cooperate in fields like medical tourism, trade, and technology,’ he said, expressing confidence that many more from the Middle East will soon discover this tropical island.

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck the southern region of Musandam on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 4:40 PM local time. The seismic event, recorded by the National Seismic Network of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), originated at a depth of 5 kilometers. While the tremors were felt by residents in the UAE, no significant damage or impact was reported in the country. The UAE, though not situated in a major earthquake-prone zone, occasionally experiences minor tremors due to its proximity to the seismically active Zagros mountain range, which spans Iran and Iraq. This region is known for frequent seismic activity, sometimes causing tremors to ripple into the Northern Emirates. Earlier this year, Oman’s Madha region, an exclave within the UAE, experienced a 2.2 magnitude quake in August, followed by a 3.3 magnitude tremor in Fujairah’s Safad area on August 22. Seismologist Mohamed Alhassani of the NCM highlighted that while such events are often centered far away, their effects can occasionally be felt in the UAE. The incident underscores the importance of continued seismic monitoring and public awareness in the region.