Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Arab Health ‘contributes $269.7m to Dubai's economy’

Thu, 12 Dec 2024

Arab Health, the Middle East’s largest and most influential healthcare event and congress, has underscored its importance to the Dubai economy, contributing $269.7 million in 2024.

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Wood wins $17m decarbonisation project in the Middle East

Thu, 12 Dec 2024

Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has secured a contract worth around $17 million from a leading petrochemical company in the Middle East to improve efficiency and reduce emissions of a process manufacturing plant.

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Satellite innovations transform methane monitoring in KSA

Wed, 11 Dec 2024

SGI Talks, Eye in the Sky, have explored Saudi Arabia’s use of satellite technology to redefine methane monitoring and the kingdom’s leading role in reducing (methane) emissions, critical for combating the impacts of climate change.

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Zahrawi Group opens advanced distribution centre in Dubai

Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Zahrawi Group, a leading provider in healthcare solutions across the GCC, has inaugurated its new state-of-the-art 38,000 square foot Distribution Centre, strategically located opposite Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport.

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UAE ranks fifth in sustainable development infrastructure index 2024

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

The UAE has been ranked fifth in this year’s Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index compiled by Unido, climbing six places. The Index categorised UAE in the 'L' group that includes nations with GDP between $100 billion and $1 trillion.

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Roshn showcases major sustainability initiatives at COP16

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

Roshn Group, a leading Saudi developer powered by the kingdom's wealth fund PIF, is showcasing its innovative 'designed for tomorrow' projects incorporating cycling paths, walking trails, and public EV charging stations, at the ongoing COP16 in Riyadh.

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Mulk, Ajeenkya DY Patil Group to launch large-scale virtual hospital

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

The UAE’s Mulk International and India’s Ajeenkya DY Patil Group have become equal shareholders in Mulk Med Healthcare, announcing plans to launch the region's first large-scale virtual hospital, featuring a network of over 20,000 doctors.

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Nature-based solutions to create 32m new jobs by 2030: UN

Sat, 07 Dec 2024

Investing in nature-based solutions could create up to 32 million new jobs by 2030, according to a new report by International Labour Organisation (ILO). The greatest gain would be in Africa, Latin America and Arab States hitting 13 million jobs by 2030.

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Global trade to hit record $33 trillion in 2024, says UN report

Sat, 07 Dec 2024

The global trade is set to reach a record $33 trillion in 2024, reflecting a $1 trillion increase compared to last year, according to a UN report. The robust growth in trade services, which surged by 7%, contributed to this expansion, accounting for half

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Endress+Hauser backs 1.5-deg path for climate protection

Fri, 06 Dec 2024

Endress+Hauser has achieved a further milestone in sustainability: The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated the group’s greenhouse gas reduction targets.