Health & Environment

Health & Environment

4th SGI Forum to be hosted in UNCCD COP16 Green Zone

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

The Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) has announced that the 2024 edition of the SGI Forum will take place from December 3 to 4 December under the theme “Action is in our nature”.

Health & Environment

Global experts to convene in Riyadh for key conference on organ transplant

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Global experts and medical professionals will gather in Riyadh to explore advancements in minimally invasive transplant techniques, focusing on laparoscopic and robotic procedures that improve surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Health & Environment

Development banks set $170bn climate fund goal by 2030

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Multilateral development banks have announced a collective commitment of $120 billion in climate finance for low- and middle-income countries by 2030 at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. They also aim to mobilise $65 billion annually from the private sector.

Health & Environment

Why Dubai is emerging as top destination for medical tourism

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Dubai is rapidly establishing itself as a leading global destination for medical tourism, blending cutting-edge healthcare with world-class luxury, attracting international patients by providing innovative, personalised, and holistic care.

Health & Environment

Saudi ride-hailing sector nets over $292m in first nine months

Wed, 13 Nov 2024

Saudi Arabia's ride-hailing industry witnessed solid growth in the first nine months with over 51.8 million trips facilitated by 46 licensed services across the kingdom. This surge in activity resulted in earning worth over SAR1.1 billion ($292 million).

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Carbon Clean signs agreement with Julius Montz

Wed, 13 Nov 2024

Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has signed a strategic supplier framework deal with Julius Montz (Montz), a German company fully owned by Koch Engineered Solutions (KES).

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EWEC opens registration for its Clean Energy Certificates auction

Wed, 13 Nov 2024

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) has opened registration for its Q4 2024 Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction, which is scheduled to close on December 13, 2024.

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ITA partners with Bahrain, UAE to advance 'green' industry

Tue, 12 Nov 2024

The Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) has announced partnerships with governments of the UAE and Bahrain to expand its efforts in industrial decarbonisation across the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region.

Health & Environment

KFSHRC secures US patent for breast cancer treatment

Tue, 12 Nov 2024

Saudi Arabia's King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has secured a US patent for an innovative method that holds promise for breast cancer treatment and regenerative medicine.

Health & Environment

First-of-its-kind social wellness club opens in Dubai

Tue, 12 Nov 2024

Dubai — PEAQ, the brainchild of UAE-born entrepreneur Ali Hassoun, has officially opened its doors, marking the launch of the first social wellness club in the Middle East that merges fitness, recovery, and community under one roof.