Man vaccinated for Covid 217 times shows no side effects
Paris, France - A German man who deliberately got vaccinated for Covid-19 a whopping 217 times did not report any side...
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Mubadala, G42 plan campus
The biopharma campus is expected to be set up in Abu Dhabi.
- The biopharma campus is expected to tap into global vaccine and therapeutic products to strengthen regional supply chains
- It is also expected to drive the UAE’s diversification and economic-growth agenda
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Turkey authorizes use of domestically developed Turkovac vaccine
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday announced the emergency use approval of Turkey's first domestically-developed coronavirus vaccine. In June, Turkovac...
- In June, Turkovac entered Phase III trials involving 40,800 participants in Turkey. No official data about its efficacy have been released.
- Developers said the Turkovac vaccine works along the same scientific principles as China's CoronaVac, which Turkey has been using since the start of the year.
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Sharjah Council okays measures for boosting safety of agri products
The Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) has approved a draft Emiri decree on organizing the Sharjah Classic Cars Club, and a...
- The Council approved draft Emiri decrees on organizing the Sharjah Classic Cars Club and the Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club.
- The council directs the authorities concerned to equip cadres with the necessary inspection and control skills.
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NYU Abu Dhabi’s Water Research Center partners with EWEC
The center serves as an interdisciplinary innovation hub for research in water desalination and membrane technology innovation.
- The center serves as an interdisciplinary innovation hub for research in water desalination and membrane technology innovation
- The new partnership will engage NYUAD students to contribute to the continued advancement of water research, and educate them on water management
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Omicron now dominant in US as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic
Omicron now accounts for 73.2 percent of new US cases over the past week ending Saturday.
- Omicron now accounts for 73.2 percent of new US cases over the past week ending Saturday
- Early data suggests Omicron could be more infectious and possibly have higher resistance to vaccines
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Israel to ban travel to US over Omicron spread
Lawmakers from Israel also approved the health ministry recommendation to bar Israelis from travel to France, Ireland, Norway, Spain, Finland,...
- Israel will impose restrictions on traveling to US as Covid-19 curbs widen
- Foreigners coming to Israel from red-list nations are prohibited to enter until they get special permission
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Turkey faces medicine crisis as currency loses value
Turkey has been rattled by a currency collapse that accelerated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s last-month steps that defy conventional...
- The Turkish lira has lost more than 40 percent of its value since the start of November alone
- A lira could buy 13 US cents in January, but was worth less than half that this month
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Saudi Arabia advises citizens against foreign travel
The Saudi Public Health Authority has also announced new precautions for travelers entering the country.
- The Saudi Public Health Authority recommends that travelers coming from outside avoid social contact for at least five days
- Waqeya also advised people to take the Covid-19 PCR test in the event of respiratory symptoms or a temperature rise
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After trade push, Turkey pledges 15m Covid-19 vaccines for Africa
Turkey has invested heavily in developing trade and diplomatic ties with Africa under Recep Tayyip Erdogan since 2003.
- Turkey is developing its own vaccine, known as Turkovac, which is in the process of receiving emergency use approval
- Following any authorization, it will be shared with Africa, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said
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Qatar Red Crescent Society and Jordan to treat Syrian refugees, underprivileged
Hammadi talked about Boosting joint efforts in terms of mobilizing resources and support in Qatar to contribute to the treatment...
- Princess Ghida thanked Qatar and expressed her appreciation for the QRCS for its belief in KHCF and KHCC's missions
- Sheikh Saud bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani, said this cooperation between both the parties reflects a humanitarian duty
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MoFAIC, Burjeel Holdings ink MoU on healthcare services
ABU DHABI, UAE - UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and Burjeel Holdings have signed a Memorandum...
- MoFAIC said that it seeks to enhance the quality of life via comprehensive and proactive health and therapeutic services.
- Burjeel Holdings said their healthcare professionals are committed to ensuring the well-being of MoFAIC's employees.
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UAE sees 20 percent decrease in nitrogen oxide emissions: study
Dubai, UAE-- The UAE has witnessed a 20 percent drop in nitrogen oxide emissions from power generation activities, according to...
- The findings of the study corresponds with the "National Air Quality Agenda 2031," introduced by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment
- The UAE aims to lower pollution, improve air quality, foster a safe and healthy environment, and enhance the overall quality of life
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Global warming raises risk of heat-related deaths among workers
The Occupational Heat Stress conference in Qatar, which focused on climate change and how rising temperatures threaten workers' health, heard...
- There is no international standard for temperatures for outdoor working, but climate change has forced new scrutiny.
- Last year's World Cup in Qatar drew attention to workers toiling in temperatures that can top 50 degrees, prompting Qatar to ban outdoor working from 10am to 3.30pm.