Health & Environment

Health & Environment

New UAE study urges greater protection of coastal lagoons

Thu, 27 Jun 2024

As the UAE extends the Year of Sustainability into 2024, a study published by the ‘Nature-based Solutions for Climate, Biodiversity and People’ project illustrates the vital role that coastal lagoons play in strengthening national climate action plans.

Health & Environment

Smart metering a vital tool for efficient, sustainable water, says expert

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

Smart metering has revolutionised the water sector, providing advanced tools for efficient, sustainable water resource management, said a Spanish utility expert, adding that it has been a mainstay in digitally transforming the entire water cycle.

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CDE unveils new generation of filter press at UK expo

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

CDE, a leading provider of wet processing equipment for quarries, mines and recycling operations on the global market, has unveiled its new ProPress filter press at the Hillhead, a major quarrying, construction and recycling expo being held in Buxton, UK.

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Sirius International acquires UAE group Derby

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

Sirius International, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), has acquired Derby Group, a diversified UAE-based business group, to support with its focus on digital integrations and implementations and scaling digital solutions globally.

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Abu Dhabi forum to explore advances and challenges in cancer treatment

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, will host a leading global conference on oncology that aims to improve cancer care across the medical industry, from June 29-30, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl.

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Weight loss surgery ‘cuts risk of heart complications, death’

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

A study by global health system Cleveland Clinic shows that bariatric surgery in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea cuts risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events.

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Physical inactivity puts 1.8bn adults at risk of disease: WHO

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

One third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022, new data from The World Health Organization (WHO) shows.

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Opec Fund, IFAD deepen food and climate partnership

Wed, 26 Jun 2024

The Opec Fund and the UN's IFAD have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance their partnership and co-finance projects aimed at improving food security and climate resilience, particularly for smallholder farmers.

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Over 3m die annually due to alcohol and drug use: WHO

Tue, 25 Jun 2024

Some 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths, and 0.6 million deaths to psychoactive drug use, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) said.

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Camira redefines closed looped recycled polyester

Tue, 25 Jun 2024

Global textile manufacturer and designer of commercial, hospitality and residential fabrics, Camira has redefined its original closed loop recycled polyester, X2 for 2024.