{
  "id": 16290582,
  "title": "Weekend Digest: UAE antibiotic ban, Dh100 million winner, Ramadan 2027 dates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/weekend-digest-uae-antibiotic-ban-dh100-million-winner-ramadan-2027",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-24T05:50:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/weekend-digest-uae-antibiotic-ban-dh100-million-winner-ramadan-2027-dates-1.500721888"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UAE to Ban Ciprofloxacin Veterinary Use November 1\n\nDubai: The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has announced a ban on the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely used antibiotic for pets and farm animals, effective November 1. The ban covers nine products, eight of which are imported, while one locally registered company will also be affected. Companies must stop producing, importing, and supplying the drug, clear existing stock, or destroy it following approved procedures before the deadline.",
  "summary": "From major UAE updates to Bollywood buzz and sporting headlines, catch up on stories you may have missed this week. Find out about the upcoming ban on a widely used veterinary antibiotic, unusual odours reported across the UAE, and early forecasts for Ramadan and Eid in 2027. Discover how a Dh100 million lottery winner's life has changed, alongside celebrity property news and Indian cricket stars…",
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}