Search Site

Trends banner

Health

‘Wadeem’ sold out for $1.49bn

This is the highest Abu Dhabi real-estate release to date.

Tesla Q2 sales down 13.5%

Shares rally after the disclosure, better than some forecasts.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Company News

Latest News

PIF sets up firm Badael to curb tobacco use in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA- The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the establishment of Badael Company, which aims to develop, manufacture and...

Saudi professor secures US patent for innovative cancer therapy

Washington, USA -- The Saudi faculty member at Michigan State University Dr. Yasser Al-Dhamin, received a patent from the US...

Saudi astronauts to conduct 11 experiments at Space Station

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -– Two Saudi astronauts will conduct 14 scientific and research experiments during their ongoing space mission.The Kingdom’s...

Most Read

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.

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

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.