KACST, ACWA Power sign pact
The aim is to develop technologies for clean energy.Company News Business Energy Science
‘Game changer’: Gene therapy offers hope for children born deaf
Paris, France - A gene therapy that has allowed several children born deaf to hear for the first time is being...Science
Scientists convert paralyzed man’s brain waves to speech
In a world's first, US researchers have developed a neuroprosthetic device that successfully translated the brain waves of a paralyzed...
UN warns of ‘perfect storm’ as childhood vaccination plummets
A full 23 million children missed out on basic childhood vaccines last year, as routine health services were hit by...
Iraq virus surge strains health system after Covid unit fire
The country reports highest number of Covid cases this month at 9,635 Nearly 1.5 million Covid-19 cases have been reported...
Fossil fuel power demand has ‘peaked worldwide’
Electricity generation from fossil fuel has peaked worldwide as emerging markets are increasingly opting for cheaper renewable technology.
Celebrations and celebrities mark Branson’s space flight
Drinks flowed, guests cheer and Grammy-nominated singer Khalid debuted a new single: British billionaire Richard Branson threw himself a party...
Branson finally heads for space 17 years after founding Virgin Galactic
Virgin Galactic boss is hoping to finally get the nascent space tourism industry off the ground Branson's official role is...
Bahrain to ban plastic water bottles of less than 200ml
The move aimed at reducing plastic waste – and the resultant pollution – across the country The ban will be...
Arthritis drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab reduce Covid deaths
The study appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association and prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to recommend...
UAE most vaccinated nation, overtakes Seychelles
72.1 percent of the population fully vaccinated UAE has approved emergency registration of Moderna's vaccine to combat variants By inoculating...
Bahrain clinical trials unit beckons pharma manufacturers
Manufacturers can carry out trials at a fraction of cost in Europe, US National Health Regulatory Authority responsive to safe,...
