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TomTom cuts 300 jobs

The firm said it was realigning its organization as it embraces AI.

Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

GCC healthcare: Transforming the region and impacting the world

PwC forecasts that AI could contribute US$320 billion to Middle Eastern economies by 2030, with healthcare predicted to see some...
  • At the heart of this transformation is the adoption of advanced technologies like Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, genomic medicine
  • Saudi Arabia exemplifies this technological shift through its National AI Strategy 2031, which integrates AI into healthcare and other sectors

The future is already here

Humanity is on a tech-fueled trajectory. Data and informed predictions are inspiring, showing how AI is reshaping economies, smart cities...
  • The global travel and tourism industry is projected to contribute over $15 trillion annually to the world economy by 2030.
  • By 2035, 60% of the city traffic and emissions can be reduced thanks to shared autonomous electric vehicles.

Trump’s aid freeze could cause millions more AIDS deaths: UN agency

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - President Donald Trump's decision to suspend US overseas funding could result in millions more deaths from AIDS,...
  • The United States is the world's largest provider of official development assistance, with most funds directed through the United States Agency for International Development
  • Trump ordered the bulk of US foreign assistance to be frozen for three months on returning to office in January, leaving global humanitarians scrambling to deal with the fallout

UNFPA and corporate partners drive reproductive justice in workplaces

Mariarosa Cutillo, UNFPA Chief of the Private Sector and Civil Society Branch, says businesses need to provide adequate maternal health...
  • UNFPA emphasizes that corporate strategies can empower vulnerable communities, particularly women, by driving positive change in workplaces, Cutillo said
  • UNFPA's presence in 150 countries allows us to work with women and implement these targeted initiatives effectively, she added.

Closing the women’s health gap a boon for the global economy

Closing the women’s health gap is a US$1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies, the WEF and McKinsey Health Institute...
  • Closing the women’s health gap could yield 75 million disability-adjusted life years annually
  • No single database comprehensively tracks the use and distribution of medications or medication quality

Improving healthcare in the intelligent age requires cultural change and collaboration

Leaders can utilize AI tools to streamline this challenging process by efficiently identifying individuals who are qualified matches to participate...
  • Embracing the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare demands a mindset shift, prioritizing collaboration, openness and willingness to transform outdated workflows
  • Collaborative models such as federated learning and open datasets foster innovation while addressing privacy concerns, paving the way for a regenerative healthcare ecosystem

Saudi Arabia to host largest health event with global participation on Oct 21-23

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the seventh edition of the Global Health Forum under the...
  • As one of the three most attended and fastest-growing health forums globally, the event will focus on raising health awareness and encouraging people to invest in their well-being
  • Major investment launches and agreements are expected to be announced, with a dedicated exhibition showcasing individual and business health advancements

Global fears spread about Mpox- How worried should you be?

The World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Europe warned on Thursday that Mpox could spread to other countries after...
  • Sweden reported the first case of the more contagious variant of Mpox outside of Africa
  • The virus seems to be spreading quickly and little is known about it

Saudi king treated for lung infection: statement

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's King Salman has a lung infection and is undergoing a treatment programme involving antibiotics, the...
  • Earlier in the day, the Royal Court said King Salman was suffering from "high temperature" and would undergo medical tests at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah
  • It was the second time in less than a month that the Saudi government had commented publicly about the 88-year-old king's health

Iraq father begins legal action against BP over son’s cancer death

Rumaylah, Iraq - Hussein Julood is taking legal action against British energy giant BP after he lost his son to...
  • The bereaved father, who lives near the Rumaila field in the southern province of Basra, is demanding that the firm compensate him for his son Ali's medical expenses
  • He said no amount of money would make up for his son's death. But "what I am claiming is my right", added the 55-year-old father of seven, from his modest home

Gaza’s Al-Amal hospital ‘virtually out of service’: WHO

The Al-Amal Hospital in Gaza, one of the few still operating in the Palestinian territory, is now "virtually out of...

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Accord reached ‘in principle’ over tackling future pandemics: negotiating body

WHO members on Saturday reached agreement over how to tackle future pandemics after three years of discussions, the co-chair of...

Trump – oldest elected US president – undergoes physical

Washington, United States - Donald Trump had his first annual medical checkup Friday since returning to power, putting focus on...

Pig kidney removed from US transplant patient, but she set record

Washington, United States - Doctors have had to remove the pig kidney implanted in an American woman after her body...

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Stealth to Health: Medical innovation to combat silent killers

The future of healthcare is shifting towards decentralized, preventive care, leveraging AI to anticipate risks and improve long-term health outcomes,...
  • Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, developing silently without symptoms, making early detection crucial, Kevin Choi tells TRENDS
  • Our AI models can predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases based on retinal photographs, unlocking new possibilities for non-invasive diagnostics, he adds

GCC healthcare: Transforming the region and impacting the world

PwC forecasts that AI could contribute US$320 billion to Middle Eastern economies by 2030, with healthcare predicted to see some...
  • At the heart of this transformation is the adoption of advanced technologies like Artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, genomic medicine
  • Saudi Arabia exemplifies this technological shift through its National AI Strategy 2031, which integrates AI into healthcare and other sectors

The future is already here

Humanity is on a tech-fueled trajectory. Data and informed predictions are inspiring, showing how AI is reshaping economies, smart cities...
  • The global travel and tourism industry is projected to contribute over $15 trillion annually to the world economy by 2030.
  • By 2035, 60% of the city traffic and emissions can be reduced thanks to shared autonomous electric vehicles.