Chemist Warehouse launches first UAE store in DubaiChemist Warehouse, Australia’s leading pharmacy retailer, has officially launched its first store in the UAE at Dubai’s Al Ghurair Centre. The launch took place in the presence of government officials and dignitaries, marking Chemist Warehous More… |
Nikken Sekkei to showcase Gen-Next sustainable skyscrapers prototypeLeading Japanese architectural, engineering and urban design firm, Nikken Sekkei, said it will be introducing a new prototype for Next-Generation skyscrapers at the upcoming Cityscape Global expo in Riyadh. The prototype, designed for Tokyo, Japan and applicab More… |
Alarm bells ring as greenhouse gas concentrations hits new record in 2023The greenhouse gas levels in 2023 had surged to a new record, committing the planet to rising temperatures for many years to come, said a report from the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), setting off alarm bells among major stake holders. The repo More… |
Saudi liquidity level hit new high; soars to $744bn in AugustThe available funds (liquidity) in the Saudi economy have marked a record year-over-year growth rate, increasing by 8.7% to hit over SAR2.91 trillion ($774 billion) by the end of August compared to over SAR2.67 trillion ($710 billion) last year, according to the data by Saudi Central Bank (SA More… |
Water scarcity remains a significant concern in KSA: studySome 67% of Saudi Arabia’s consumers list clean and safe water as a significant environmental concern over the next five years —up from 66% in 2023. About 77% of KSA consumers believe the government has made significant progress towards sustainabil More… |
Forbes picks APM Terminals Bahrain as a Sustainability LeaderAPM Terminals Bahrain, the operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port, has been named one of the top 10 companies in the transport and logistics sector on the 2024 Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders list. This recognition highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to decarbonisation an More… |
KFSHRC does pharmacogenetic analysis of over 1,500 patientsKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully conducted pharmacogenetic analysis of over 1,500 patients. As a novel medical approach focusing on tailoring medications to patient’s DNA (genetic code), the method hel More… |
Aluminium sector helps UAE achieve low-carbon future: MinisterThe aluminium sector, which is critical to several low-carbon industries, is a major asset that helps the UAE achieve a low-carbon future, said Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. “As a key enabler to reducing emis More… |
Dubai resort’s campaign boosts breast cancer awarenessCentral Hotels & Resorts, one of the fastest-growing hospitality management companies in the UAE, held a Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign across four of its properties, providing essential healthcare resources and education to guests, staff, and members of the community. Cond More… |
KFSHRC conducts 500 paired kidney transplantsSaudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully performed 500 paired kidney transplants since the inception of its Kidney Paired Donation Programme in 2011. This unprecedented achievement, unmatched by a More… |