Health & Environment

Health & Environment

DIFC announces 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum

Wed, 23 Oct 2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced the 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum.

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Burjeel unveils two pioneering heathcare solutions

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Burjeel Holdings, a leading healthcare provider in the region, unveiled two pioneering solutions - Alkalma, a mental health and well-being platform and Burjeel One, a specialized network of day surgery centers - at the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh.

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Packaging Design competition winners announced

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Heriot-Watt University Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Humanitarian, the largest humanitarian hub in the world, announced the winners of a Packaging Design Student Competition, which ran from June to October 2024.

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Cleveland performs UAE’s first heart, double lung transplant

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has successfully performed the first combined heart and double lung transplant in the UAE, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to advanced medical care.

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Survey reveals strong environmental awareness among travellers

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

About 87% of the guests switch off lights and plugs when leaving the room, a new survey said, revealing new insights into the environment-friendly habits of travellers, both at home and when booking and staying in hotels.

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KFSHRC targets using robots in all operation rooms: CEO

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Saudi Arabia's King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) is moving to expand the use of robotic surgery in all its operating rooms, said Dr Majid Al Fayyad, CEO of the hospital.

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ME Dubai joins fight against breast cancer

Mon, 21 Oct 2024

In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, ME Dubai has joined forces with Al Jalila Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming lives, to launch an initiative in solidarity with those affected with the disease.

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Qatar is emerging as preferred healthcare destination

Mon, 21 Oct 2024

Qatar, which is situated at the crossroads of East and West, is rapidly emerging as a premier destination for specialised medical care, thanks to its a world-class healthcare system, advanced technology, state-of-the-art facilities, Qatar Tourism said.

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UAE, WEF explore ways to build sustainable future

Mon, 21 Oct 2024

The UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) explored ways for governments to enhance economic development, and build skills and human capacity to prepare for the future, at its Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils 2024 in Dubai.

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Siemens to unveil latest innovations in diagnostic imaging, cancer care

Sun, 20 Oct 2024

Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology company, will be showcasing its latest innovations across diagnostic imaging, cancer care and laboratory diagnostics at the upcoming Global Health Exhibition and Congress in Riyadh.