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ADNOC Drilling closes JV

It is a JV between ADNOC Drilling, SLB and Patterson UTI.

Boeing to boost 787 production

The firm will invest$1bn to ramp up production in South Carolina.

ADNOC signs deal with PETRONAS

Under the agreement, ADNOC will supply 1m tons of LNG per year.

Aramco-Horse Powertrain deal completed

An agreement for the purchase of 10% equity stake was signed in June 2024.

Roche to buy Poseida Therapeutics

The $1.5 billion deal is due to close in early 2025.

Global body to fund 26 FAO projects worth $174.7m

ROME, ITALY - Building on growing momentum to tackle environmental problems by addressing the ways in which our food and...
  • With these new projects, FAO's partnership with the GEF will have helped countries access over $1.4 billion in financing.
  • These 26 projects will support countries to create or improve the management of nearly 17.9 million hectares of protected areas on land and sea

Chinese doctors use 5G remote robot to perform successful surgery

XINJIANG, CHINA - China has successfully performed the world's first liver resection surgery utilising a domestically developed 5G remote robot,...
  • A medical team from Zhejiang and Xinjiang provinces collaborated through the use of 5G remote robot, overcoming a considerable distance of 4,600 kilometers
  • Leading the team was Dr. Liang Xiao, a chief physician from the Department of General Surgery at Zhejiang University School of Medicine's Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital

US firms to pay $1.2bn to clear claims of contaminating water sources

Three major chemical manufacturers announced that they will pay nearly $1.2 billion to settle claims that they contaminated water sources...
  • Chemours would contribute $592 million, DuPont $400 million and Corteva $193 million to the settlement fund.
  • The group of chemicals known as PFAS, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been found to cause cancer and other health problems.

AstraZeneca’s new cancer medication Imjudo launched in UAE

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- AstraZeneca has announced the launch of its revolutionary cancer medication, IMJUDO® (tremelimumab) in the UAE. The...
  • UAE is one of the first countries in the Middle East to receive access to the medication that marks a significant advancement in the treatment of cancer
  • Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy and tolerability of IMJUDO® in combination in various types of cancer, including metastatic non-small cell lung cancer

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...
  • Badael aims to address the negative impact that smoking has on the well-being of the Saudi population.
  • The company’s products are expected to help nearly one million people give up smoking by 2032.

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...
  • The patent describes the development of a modern technology that targets an immune protein with a high concentration on the surface of immune system cells
  • The protein targeted in this project is called CRACC, and theresearch has demonstrated that CRACC protein exists on the surface of immune system cells in cancers

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...
  • Besides 11 experiments in the microgravity environment, Ali Al-Qarni and Rayyanah Barnawi will participate in three interactive educational experiences with students in the kingdom
  • The focus will be on conducting human research, cell sciences, and cloud seeding experiments in the microgravity environment.

WHO unveils network to minimize spread of infectious diseases

The World Health Organization launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like COVID-19, and...
  • The network will rely on pathogen genomics to analyze the genetic code of viruses, bacteria and other disease-causing organisms.
  • The data gathered will feed into a broader disease surveillance system used to identify and track diseases, in a bid to contain outbreaks.

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

UN warns record e-waste in 2022 a catastrophe for environment

On average, every person on earth generates roughly 7.8 kilograms (17 pounds 3 ounces) of e-waste each year, said the...

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Saudi team discovers genetic disorder, names it Alfadhel syndrome

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - A team of Saudi researchers from King Abdullah Children's Specialist Hospital (KACSH) and King Abdullah International...

WHO urges pandemic plans as ‘painful’ Covid ends

Geneva, Switzerland - The head of the WHO said on Tuesday the world needs to properly prepare for future pandemics after...

Global health crisis looms amid climate change: WEF

Global coalition and trillions of dollars are required to prevent escalating human deaths due to climate change, Dr. Shyam Bishen...

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Sidra Medicine, GlobeMed Qatar sign pact on medical services

DOHA, QATAR – Sidra Medicine and GlobeMed Qatar have signed an agreement to offer eligible insured members of payers contracted...
  • The insured members contracted with GlobeMed Qatar will have access to Sidra Medicine’s women’s and pediatric medical services.
  • This collaboration marks a significant step in offering insured members enriched healthcare experience in Qatar.

99 percent of world live in areas with air pollution levels above WHO guideline limits

DUBAI, UAE - According to World Health Organization data, 99 percent of the world’s population lives in places where air...
  • Leading businesses recognize that they have an important role in reducing air pollution alongside greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Business activity contributes significantly to air pollution globally but air pollution is not prioritized nor integrated into climate action.

Vaping: lighting up, stubbing out

Developed in 2003 by the Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, concerns are growing over the risk of teens becoming hooked on...
  • The birth of vaping comes in the year that Ireland bans smoking in workplaces, including pubs and restaurants, sparking a global clampdown on smoking indoors.
  • Many doctors welcome the devices, which are tar-free, as a potential lifesaver in the fight against cancer, heart disease, strokes and other diseases.