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Tesla Q1 sales sink 13 percent

The dip occurred amid lower production during factory upgrades.

AD Ports Group 2024 revenue $4.70bn

The Group's EBITDA increased by 69 percent YOY.

Tesla sales tumble in Europe in Q1

The company suffered from boycotts against the policies of Elon Musk.

Ford’s US Q1 auto sales dip

But its Q1 figures exceed a forecast by Edmunds

Vanke reports annual loss of $6.8 bn

The property giant attributes loss to falling sales and shrinking profit.

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...
  • The meeting discussed the progress made by the Joint Finance and Health Task Force (JFHTF) this year.
  • The UAE participated in the three meetings that the Task Force held this year under the G20 Finance Track.

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...
  • WHO serves as the secretariat for strategy implementation to fast-track digital health system transformation.
  • The new Global Initiative on Digital Health is one of the key deliverables of India’s G20 Presidency.

WHO’s maiden traditional medicine summit opens in India

"WHO is working to build the evidence and data to inform policies, standards and regulations for the safe, cost-effective and...
  • Traditional medicines are a "first port of call for millions of people worldwide", the World Health Organization said.
  • The two-day WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit takes place alongside a meeting of G20 health ministers in India.

Ma’aden, BADC ink agreement

Firm to supply 600,000 tons of fertilizers to BADC.
  • The renewal is further proof of the company’s commitment to meet global market demand for phosphate fertilizers.
  • Ma’aden supplies approximately 42 percent of Bangladesh’s estimated requirement of diammonium phosphate.

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;

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.

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.

Burjeel Holdings H1 net profit $61m

Firm's EBITDA rose 12.7% y-o-y to $127 million in H1 2023.
  • Burjeel Holding reported revenue of US$599 million, up 13.9 percent y-o-y during H1 2023.
  • The net profit was attributable to robust topline growth and significantly lower finance costs.

Severe heat a cause of worry for healthcare system, says WHO

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The extreme heat in the northern hemisphere is putting an increasing strain on healthcare systems, hitting those least...
  • The WHO said the heat often worsens pre-existing conditions, saying it was particularly concerned about those with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and asthma.
  • Millions of people across three continents are enduring a sustained spell of dangerous heat as temperature records tumble.

Almost the entire world is experiencing record heatwaves

Record heat is forecast around the world from the United States, where tens of millions are battling dangerously high temperatures,...
  • Authorities in many countries have been sounding the alarm, advising people to avoid outdoor activities in the daytime and to be wary of dehydration.
  • Scientists insist global warming - linked to dependence on fossil fuels - is behind the intensification of heat waves in the world.

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...

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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...

Average lifespan in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years  

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia reached 77.6 years compared to 74 years in 2016, the...

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...

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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.

Deaf boy can now hear after gene treatment

The US hospital which carried out the treatment said the milestone represents hope for patients around the world with hearing...
  • Aissam Dam was born "profoundly deaf" because of a highly rare abnormality in a single gene.
  • Aissam, who was born in Morocco and later moved to Spain, may never learn to talk, as the brain's window for acquiring speech closes around the age of five.

Wounded Gazans get medical care on French hospital ship

Israel responded with a military offensive that has killed at least 25,105 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to...
  • French warship began treating patients in November, off the coast of the port of El-Arish, 50 kilometers (30 miles) west of the Egyptian border with Gaza
  • French doctor Marine, who is serving aboard the Dixmude said the warship has so far received 120 patients, all serious cases who needed long periods of hospitalization