Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Al Ghurair expands into healthcare sector with new 50-bed hospital

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Al Ghurair, one of the largest diversified family business groups in the Middle East, has launched Trellis Health, a healthcare group committed to patient-centric care and long-term health outcomes in the UAE and beyond. Its first launch will be a Trellis Hospital in Umm Suqeim, 50-bed multi-speciality hospital.

Health & Environment

Burjeel Holdings Unifies LLH, Lifecare, and Medeor

Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Burjeel Holdings has established a dedicated affordable healthcare vertical, bringing together its LLH, Lifecare, and Medeor brands under a unified leadership structure.

Health & Environment

Saudi solar park becomes sanctuary for threatened gazelles

Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve is pioneering a conservation initiative that combines renewable energy generation with wildlife restoration, breeding threatened Sand gazelles within an operational solar park in Saudi Arabia.

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Precision medicine set for ‘double-digit growth’ in Mideast

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

The UAE is laying the foundations for the Middle East’s next phase of biopharma growth, with national investment in genomics, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing.

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GFSS 2026 explores solutions for more resilient food future

Wed, 07 Oct 2026

International cooperation, food system resilience and investment-driven solutions were among the key themes discussed during the first day of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS) 2026.

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FedEx Dubai World Central hub wins IATA CEIV Pharma Certification

Tue, 06 Oct 2026

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has said its Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) in UAE has won the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification.

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Halting marine plastic inputs alone won’t prevent microplastic accumulation: study

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

Stopping new plastic from entering the oceans is essential but will not be enough to prevent the continued accumulation of microplastics, according to a new study by researchers from Ritsumeikan University and international partners.

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Dubai Chamber shows ways to enhance food sustainability

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

A forum has highlighted the importance of diversifying supply sources as a key pillar in strengthening food security.

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Cancer conference calls for greater use of AI, immunotherapy

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

The 7th Annual Emirates Oncology Society Conference has recommended expanding the use of artificial intelligence to predict cancer treatment outcomes, advancing the use of immunotherapy in patients with advanced-stage cancer.

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135 thought leaders, decision-makers to speak at WGES

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

Some 135 speakers, including ministers, business leaders, government officials, decision-makers, experts and innovators from around the world will speak at the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES).