Health & Environment

Health & Environment

International experts to gather for BDLA7 in September

Thu, 22 Aug 2024

The seventh edition of the Bahrain Dermatology, Laser and Aesthetics Conference (BDLA7 2024), from September 5 to 7, will attract an elite group of dermatologists and plastic surgeons from both local and international levels.

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Rodenstock launches groundbreaking B.I.G Norm tech

Thu, 22 Aug 2024

Rodenstock, a global leader in eye health and vision technology, announces its latest innovation in the field of ophthalmic lenses: B.I.G Norm (Biometric Intelligent Glasses).

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Advanced cancer centre opens in Thumbay Medicity Ajman

Thu, 22 Aug 2024

Thumbay Healthcare, UAE’s largest private academic healthcare network, has inaugurated an advanced cancer facility within the Thumbay University Hospital in Ajman’s Thumbay Medicity, that will offer free medical consultations until August 31, 2024.

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Adnec Group leads the charge in sustainability across all sectors

Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Adnec Centre Abu Dhabi has launched an AI-driven energy optimisation project to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and operational costs as the group’s waste management efforts resulted in a 53% recycling rate in 2023.

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Hotels invited to vie for coveted stamp of sustainability

Tue, 20 Aug 2024

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has invited hotels to participate in the second cycle of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp (DST Stamp) a project that serves as a validation of a hotel’s dedication to sustainability.

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Thumbay Group plans five-fold growth as it marks 26 years in UAE

Mon, 19 Aug 2024

Marking a major milestone, Thumbay Group celebrated 26 years of business operations in the UAE in August and revealed its Vision 2028 plan that aims for five-fold growth, with plans to introduce new institutes and expand globally.

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Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah sets gold standard in sustainable luxury

Mon, 19 Aug 2024

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, a luxury resort developed by RAK Properties, has announced its LEED Gold certification for 2024 – a prestigious achievement that solidifies the resort's position as a leader in sustainable luxury hospitality.

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KFSHRC performs 3D ankle joint replacement for 2 patients

Thu, 15 Aug 2024

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully performed two total ankle replacement surgeries using the latest generation of artificial joints and advanced 3D imaging technologies.

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mpox outbreak a global public health emergency: WHO

Thu, 15 Aug 2024

The upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR).

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Amanat H1 net falls 8pc to $24.2m; sets $20.4m interim dividend

Thu, 15 Aug 2024

Amanat Holdings, a leading healthcare and education investment company, has seen its first-half (H1) net profit decline 8% to AED89.1 million ($24.2 million), impacted by a one-time gain in the previous year and the corporate tax in UAE.