As global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) is projected to exceed $2 trillion in 2026, senior government and industry leaders at a high-level panel discussion at the 27th edition of Intersec discussed how AI is quickly transitioning from 'deep tech' to everyday frontline operations in safety-critical environments.
Polygreen, a global circular economy solutions provider, is set to launch its reusable foodware system - Again, Please - at the upcoming World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, as UAE accelerates its transition towards a circular economy. These reusable cups are aimed at phasing out single-use plastic products.
Sustainability Forum Middle East has announced Hassan Radhi & Associates (HRA) as a supporting partner for its upcoming edition in Bahrain that will bring together more than 400 leaders across business and government, as well as climate experts from across the globe.
Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, has announced that it is partnering with some of the leading universities and research institutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to launch qualified degree courses to help boost students' geotechnical modelling skills.
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, a biomedical research centre based in London, and AlveoliX, a leading Swiss biotechnology company, have developed the first human 'lung-on-chip' model using genetically identical cells derived from stem cells taken from a single donor.
The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026, an initiative from Aster DM Healthcare – a leading integrated healthcare provider - has announced the extension of its deadline to January 11, 2026.
The UAE-based Medcare Women & Children Hospital has successfully administered a pioneering intrathecal gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to a three-year-old patient from Turkey.
Dr Mazen IVF Centre, a fertility clinic accredited by the UAE Ministry of Health, has received quality accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), a global body known for evaluating healthcare organisations against internationally accepted standards.
Eight healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi were featured in Newsweek’s Best Specialised Hospitals Middle East 2026 list, with five ranking among the region’s top 10 across multiple specialties. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi topped the Middle East rankings list.
The World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) has launched the ‘Green Circles’ platform, featuring dialogue aimed at unifying the visions and efforts of global leaders, policymakers and business leaders.
