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Oracle shares up 35%

Huge AI contracts lead to the surge.

ADCB to raise $1.66bn

The rights issue aimed at boosting growth.

EGA H1 revenue $4.11bn

Net profit before GAC $445 million.

Borouge to pay $660m H1 dividend

Its net profit for H1 was $474 million.

TAQA secures $2.31bn loan

It will be utilized in a phased manner.

Abu Dhabi launches $500mn maternal health fund for Africa

Nairobi, Kenya -- A $500-million fund aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health in sub-Saharan Africa was launched Tuesday in...

Geostrategy

World’s tiniest pacemaker is smaller than grain of rice

Paris, France -- Scientists said Wednesday they have developed the world's tiniest pacemaker, a temporary heartbeat regulator smaller than a...

Science
Arts & Culture

Almost 8,000 participants to take part in Sharjah’s 10th Charity Marathon

SHARJAH, UAE- The 10th Annual Charity Marathon, expected to attract over 8,000 runners from all segments of society, is all...
  • It is organized by the Friends of Arthritis Patients (FAP) of the Health Promotion Department (HPD) at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah.
  • The marathon will take place along Al Mamzar Corniche and feature a variety of innovative health, sports, and recreational events and activities.
Opinion

Malaria-free Asia Pacific region within our reach

Collaborative efforts involving public health professionals, Ministries of Health, and global institutions have been instrumental in the fight against malaria....
  • Malaria remains a life-threatening disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, causing millions of cases and deaths globally, says Altaf Ahmed Lal of Sun Pharma
  • Collaborative efforts involving public health professionals, Ministries of Health, and global institutions have been instrumental in the fight against malaria, he adds
Geostrategy

WHO expresses concern after fighters take over lab in Sudan

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -  The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that fighters in conflict-ravaged Sudan had occupied the national public laboratory...
  • Fighters "kicked out all the technicians from the lab," said Nima Saeed Abid, the WHO's representative in Sudan.
  • The lab held so-called isolates, or samples, of a range of deadly diseases, including measles, polio and cholera.
Business

Novartis Q1 profit at $2.3bn

Heart disease, cancer medicines helped enhance revenue.
  • Novartis said that its operating profit would likely increase in the high single-digits this year.
  • The group would prioritize "high-value" medicines" across five core areas to drive its productivity.
Economy

Air pollution causes more than 1,200 deaths a year: EU agency

The EU environmental agency said that air pollution is responsible for causing more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in...
  • The overall death tolls for the continent could be higher as the report did not cover the major industrial nations of Russia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom
  • According to figures released on Monday, ninety-seven percent of the urban population were in 2021 exposed to air that did not meet WHO recommendations
Science

67mn children missed out on vaccines because of Covid: UNICEF

A grim UNICEF report warns of a potential outbreaks of polio and measles in children who didn't get vaccinated because...
  • Africa and South Asia were the hardest hit as vaccine coverage among children declined in 112 countries and the percent of children vaccinated worldwide slipped 5 points
  • Each year immunization saves 4.4 million lives, a number the United Nations figures could jump to 5.8 million by 2030 if its ambitious targets to leave "no one behind" are met
Business

M42 acquires Diaverum

Diaverum is world’s third-largest provider of dialysis services.
  • Founded in 1991, Diaverum operates across 23 countries, with 440 clinics and over 13,000 employees.
  • It has a strong track record of clinical excellence, providing critical care to around 39,000 patients.
Business

Glaxo buys Bellus for US$2bn

Move after GSK demerged its consumer healthcare unit.
  • GSK has agreed to buy Quebec-based biopharmaceutical Bellus Health Inc. for $14.75 per share, the British drugmaker said in a statement.
  • Chronic cough is defined as a persistent cough that lasts more than eight weeks and affects an estimated 28 million people worldwide.
Science

Special glasses can slow down myopia in children

Developed by Japan's Hoya Corporation, the Miyosmart lenses, which also function as normal glasses to help the children see clearly,...
  • Eyewear firm EssilorLuxottica claims its own Stellest lenses reduce myopia's progression by 67 percent when worn at least 12 hours a day.
  • Research has suggested that the percentage of people affected by myopia worldwide could surge from 27 percent in 2010 to 52 percent by 2050.
Business

Medical tourists spent $270m in Dubai during 2022: DHA

Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of the DHA, said Dubai’s ability to provide high-quality patient-centered medical care has accelerated its...
  • 39% percent of the medical tourists were from Asian countries, 22% from Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
  • The three specialities that saw the highest number of medical tourists were dermatology (31%) dentistry (24%) and gynecology (18%).

Abu Dhabi launches $500mn maternal health fund for Africa

Nairobi, Kenya -- A $500-million fund aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health in sub-Saharan Africa was launched Tuesday in...
Geostrategy

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Czech farmer cull 140,000 birds to halt spread of bird flu outbreak

Prague, Czech Republic - Czech farmers have killed about 140,000 birds since the start of the year in a bid to...
Business

UAE healthcare spending set to reach $30.6bn by 2027

The sector witnesses a shift towards personalized and precision medicine, underscored by healthcare's significant digitization and data generation, says a...
Economy

WHO warns new cancer cases will rise to 35 million by 2050

Geneva, Switzerland - The number of new cancer cases will rise to more than 35 million in 2050 -- 77 percent...
Research

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Saudi products declared free from artificial trans fats

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for its...
  • Deaths attributed to artificial trans fats globally are estimated at around 500,000 annually, being a major cause of cardiovascular diseases
  • Saudi Arabia's accomplishment aligns with its Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, focusing on a healthy food and nutrition strategy
Business

WHO urges limiting trans fat across the world

Geneva, Switzerland - The World Health Organization said on Monday that nearly half the world's population was now covered by solid...
  • The WHO appealed in 2018 for industrially produced fatty acids in foods to be eliminated worldwide by 2023, amid evidence they caused 500,000 premature deaths every year
  • 53 countries covering 46 percent of the world's population are now implementing best practice policies on the toxic substance -- up from 11 countries and six percent in 2018
Economy

UAE emerges as a new leader in global healthcare

“This goal, aligned with the forward-looking vision of the UAE's leadership, will not only enhance the quality of life but...
  • The Gulf country maintains its competitive edge in healthcare through advanced infrastructure and a skilled workforce, underscoring its commitment to healthcare excellence.
  • The UAE's ministry along with key departments showcases innovative health initiatives on the 'Emirates Health' platform, highlighting strategies for future healthcare development.