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SAIB reports $139 million Q1 net profit

its assets increased by 20.08 percent to $43.65bn.

Nissan forecasts $5.3bn annual net loss

Last year, it announced 9,000 job cuts worldwide.

Saudia to acquire 20 wide-body aircraft

10 of these being acquired for its flydaeal low-cost airline

ADIB’s Q1 net profit $517 million

Q1 2025 net profit before tax increased 18% YoY.

Emirates Islamic Q1 profit $394m

The bank's profit crossed AED 1bn mark for the first time.

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Iran vows to respond if Iraq fails to disarm Kurdish rebels

Tehran, Iran - Iran on Monday warned Iraq that it would take action if Baghdad does not honor its commitment by...
  • The Iraqi government has pledged to disarm armed terrorist groups in Iraq by September 19," Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said.
  • He said that Baghdad had agreed to evacuate the groups from their bases and "transfer them to camps provided by the Iraqi government".

Years of coal plant expansion torment Turkey’s villagers

Villagers and environmental activists have been locked in clashes with the police in the southwestern Mugla province since their plant...
  • An AFP tour of five Turkish coal-fired power plant villages witnessed the high human cost of relying on the outdated, highly polluting energy source.
  • Turkey was the last among the G20 economies to ratify the Paris Climate Accords, doing so only after the environment became a top issue in the wake of deadly wildfires.

UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi studies cardiorespiratory impact in space

Dubai, UAE -  The UAE astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi on Wednesday participated in a cardiovascular study to examine cardiorespiratory impact in...
  • The experiment is a critical analysis of the impact of microgravity on cardiovascular and respiratory functions
  • Through the experiment, astronauts aboard the ISS monitor their heart rate, blood pressure,, and ECG using a bio-monitor shirt

Kuwait looks to boost cooperation with WHO in ‘all health services’

Kuwait City, Kuwait-- Kuwait is looking to strengthen cooperation with the World Health Organization in all health services, according to...
  • The minister pointed out to the WHO official how Kuwait addressed health challenges and implemented strategies to handle medical emergencies
  • The WHO assistant director praised Kuwait's efforts toward saving lives during global crises, which align with the country’s commitment to the UN Charter

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.

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World’s biggest flying lab comes to Asia on air pollution mission

Clark, Philippines - NASA has kicked off a series of marathon flights in Asia with the world's biggest flying laboratory, in...

Healthcare experts must keep up with tech innovations

She emphasizes the significant impact of technology on the healthcare sector and highlighted the 'Let's Talk Innovation' Symposium's focus on...

Czech farmer cull 140,000 birds to halt spread of bird flu outbreak

Prague, Czech Republic - Czech farmers have killed about 140,000 birds since the start of the year in a bid to...

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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...
  • The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) cited tobacco, alcohol, obesity and air pollution as key factors in the estimated rise
  • The most-developed countries are expected to record the greatest increases in case numbers, with an additional 4.8 million new cases predicted in 2050 compared with 2022 estimates,

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...
  • The remarkable progress is attributed to a series of strategic efforts, notably the incorporation of health promotion principles into all facets of life and policy
  • Initiatives such as promoting walking culture, reducing salt in foods, and fortifying health services have collectively contributed to the nation's improved health landscape

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...
  • Deaths attributed to artificial trans fats globally are estimated at around 500,000 annually, being a major cause of cardiovascular diseases
  • Saudi Arabia's accomplishment aligns with its Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, focusing on a healthy food and nutrition strategy