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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...
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UAE and Hungary to collaborate in energy sector
UAE Energy Strategy 2050 aims to increase the contribution of clean energy in the total energy mix from 25 per...
- The two sides also discussed an exchange of expertize and best practices in infrastructure, housing and transport
- The ministers of UAE and Hungary met on the sidelines of Dubai Expo 2020 and discussed cooperation in energy
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WB ready to pair with Tunisia to implement reform program
The World Bank has also offered to continue the implementation of ongoing cooperation projects in the country.
- The World Bank has already promised $400 million (about 1,152.5 million dinars) to support Tunisia's social reforms
- Other financing was expected to follow to support SMEs, acquire vaccines, and provide the necessary health support
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Bahrain updates Covid protocols, cancels isolation for contacts of active cases
Tests will be only be conducted for individuals experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms if the result of the rapid test is...
- Tests will be only be conducted for individuals experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms if the result of the rapid test is positive.
- All passengers arriving in the Kingdom of Bahrain do not need to conduct a PCR test upon arrival
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Plastic surgery enhances face of UAE medical tourism
The industry, stabilized significantly with experienced surgeons and the availability of good facilities, woo a sizable number of foreign clients...
- The prices in well-equipped clinics and hospitals in the UAE are at the same level as in other countries, said Dr Timm Wolter, a plastic surgeon at the Nova Clinic, Dubai.
- Body contouring, liposuction, and fat transfer have been trending for some time now in the emirates.
US farms on alert as several cases of bird flu found
The authorities have placed the sites in quarantine and the birds will be slaughtered to avoid possible spread throughout the...
- The authorities have placed the sites in quarantine and the birds will be slaughtered to avoid possible spread throughout the country
- No cases have been detected in humans so far and the disease does not present an immediate public health threat, authorities said.
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UAE to lift Covid curbs on activities, events slowly
This was revealed during the media briefing on the coronavirus pandemic by Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri and Dr. Farida Al...
- This was revealed during the media briefing on the pandemic by Dr. Saif Al Dhaheri and Dr. Farida Al Hosani, official spokespersons for NCEMA and health sector respectively
- Dr Al Hosani highlighted the importance of community responsibility and the pivotal role of community members in supporting the efforts to achieve sustainable recovery
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New guidelines for Umrah pilgrims announced by Saudi ministry
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced an update in the procedures for entering Saudi Arabia for Umrah, which is...
- This is done to ensure the health and safety of the Umrah Performers and visitors
- These new requirements will go into effect starting at 1:00 am Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Bahrain makes second booster jab available for people aged 60 and above
Bahrain has made a second Covid-19 booster shot available by choice for adults aged 60 years and above and frontline...
- Health authorities say an individual may receive any vaccine as a second booster shot, three months after receiving the first booster shot.
- Eligible individuals need not book an appointment but can head straight to designated vaccine centers.
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Omicron sub-variant found in 57 countries : WHO
The fast spreading and heavily mutated Omicron variant has rapidly become the dominant variant worldwide since it was first detected...
- The fast spreading and heavily mutated Omicron variant has rapidly become the dominant variant worldwide since it was first detected in southern Africa 10 weeks ago
- In its weekly epidemiological update, the WHO said that the Omicron counts several sub-lineages: BA.1, BA.1.1, BA.2 and BA.3.
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Pfizer seeks US approval of Covid vaccine for children under 5
Pfizer and BioNTech will soon ask US regulators for emergency authorization for a Covid-19 vaccine for children aged five and...
- The move comes as the Omicron variant wave is waning in the United States but parents are still grappling with school closures
- FDA hopes to approve vaccines for young kids as early as late February, earlier it has approved Pfizer's Covid-19 booster shot for children aged above 12
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UAE takes part in G20 joint health-finance ministers meeting
GANDHINAGAR, INDIA - Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs...
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WHO launches global initiative on digital health supported by G20 Presidency
GANDHINAGAR, INDIA - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the G20 India presidency announced a new Global Initiative on Digital...
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WHO’s maiden traditional medicine summit opens in India
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WHO’s first global summit on traditional medicine begins Aug 17
Geneva, Switzerland -- The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17-18 Aug 2023 in...
- Co-hosted by the Government of India, the Summit will explore the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing pressing health challenges.
- Scientists and other experts will lead technical discussions on research, evidence and learning; policy, data and regulation;
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Covid cases up 80 percent globally as new subvariant rises
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported worldwide rose by 80 percent in the last month, the World Health Organization...
- The UN agency said that nations reported nearly 1.5 million new cases from July 10 to August 6.
- Many of the new cases came in the Western Pacific region, which saw infections jump by 137 percent.
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Nearly 14m children in Sudan need aid, says UNICEF
NEW YORK, US - Two senior UN humanitarian officials have called for more funding and fewer bureaucratic impediments to support...
- The crisis in Sudan recently passed the 100-day mark and overall, 24 million people across the country require aid.
- Chad is one of several neighboring nations hosting some 900,000 people who fled the violence in Sudan.