A study by the World Economic Forum reveals that AI could replace around 85 million jobs by 2025

PwC forecasts that AI could contribute US$320 billion to Middle Eastern economies by 2030, with healthcare predicted to see some of the largest gains relative to its current size

From AI-powered content creation to automated feedback systems, technology is streamlining operations and improving patient care.

Leaders can utilize AI tools to streamline this challenging process by efficiently identifying individuals who are qualified matches to participate in trials. Companies such as Johnson & Johnson apply machine learning and AI algorithms to bring trials directly to patients, she added.

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) address AI bias by combining ethical guidelines with technological auditing tools. Governments set accountability frameworks, and companies implement bias-correction mechanisms, ensuring AI systems are fair, inclusive, and trusted by the public, the author adds.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to enhance customer service through chatbots, personalized recommendations, and dynamic pricing. Hotels and travel companies use AI to analyze customer behavior, preferences, and trends, providing personalized experiences that improve customer retention and engagement.

New Delhi, UAE - The number of Indians living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has crossed nine million, India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, told Parliament yesterday.Indians are employed in a wide range of professions from highly qualified fintech, healthcare, information technology, engineering and...

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said deadly attacks on humanitarian staff showed either deliberate intent or reckless incompetence, and called for a change in how the war is being conducted. The medical charity added that children were turning up in hospitals with gunshot wounds from drones.

Arcera will aim to improve the quality of "human life."

Sameh Makki's soup kitchen is barely 100 meters from the market, but it can take two hours to make the journey through Sudan's war-torn streets, often through hails of bullets. The 43-year-old, his family and local volunteers have risked everything to get supplies to feed around 150 families caught in...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The biggest tech show in the Middle East, LEAP 2024, hosted by Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, is preparing for what organizers are terming as "record-breaking" final day with more announcement of investments expected to be made on the occasion. Abdullah Al-Swaha, Saudi minister of communications and information technology,...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--Ireland wants to become a gateway for the UAE and other Gulf states to the European Union (EU) market, Simon Coveney, Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).As evidence of thriving relations, he highlighted the growing Irish diaspora in Gulf Cooperation Council...

Doha, Qatar-- Businessmen and entrepreneurs from Qatar and China have discussed opportunities to set up joint ventures and commercial partnerships in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, energy, and real estate.This came in the Qatari-Chinese Business Meeting, hosted by the Qatar Chamber (QC) in the presence of QC's First Vice-Chairman Mohamed...

Twenty weeks into Israel's war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, UN agencies warned that food and safe water had become "incredibly scarce" in the Palestinian territory, adding that virtually all young children had infectious illnesses. UN assessment indicated that more than 15 percent of children under the age of...

Muizzu won last year’s presidential election on the "India Out" platform against Ibrahim Mohamed Solih's "India first" policy.

Driven by a growing population, the prevalence of chronic diseases, and significant government investments, the UAE's laboratory equipment market is set to hit $1.5b by 2027.

Israel responded with a military offensive that has killed at least 25,105 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza. The healthcare system has almost entirely collapsed, with hospitals overwhelmed and doctors having to treat a growing number of casualties with dwindling resources.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Center on Sunday revealed a list of priority specializations that qualify individuals for Special Talent Residency. The electronic portal of the center outlined that this particular residency is designed for individuals with advanced capabilities and experiences in scientific, administrative, and research fields,...

DUBAI, UAE - In an age where data is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, the industry faces an escalating threat from cyber criminals seeking unauthorized access to sensitive information.Kingston Technology, a player in memory products and technology solutions, is urging healthcare entities to bolster their defenses against rising cyber threats. ...

Emergency medical team coordinator Sean Casey said that during some five weeks he spent in Gaza, he saw hospital patients "every day with severe burns, with open fractures waiting hours or days" for treatment. "They would often ask me for food or water -- that demonstrates the level of desperation...

Women spend a quarter more of their lives suffering from poor health than men, a disparity that includes an unequal focus on men across medical research, diagnosis and treatment, the report said. Closing this gap would boost the global economy by $1trn annually by 2040, a 1.7% rise in per...

"By leveraging advanced data analysis techniques to process extensive datasets from diverse sources, including genomic data, scientific literature, and clinical trials, AI algorithms can identify potential drug candidates, predict their efficacy, and optimize their design," he adds.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, officially inaugurated the operational activities for the 1445 AH Hajj season on Friday. The commencement follows the conclusion of the third edition of the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition, a four-day event that showcased facilities for...

Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE Ministry of Investment has signed three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with India, setting out frameworks for the expansion of bilateral investment cooperation in the renewable energy, food processing and healthcare sectors.The agreements were signed by the respective Indian ministries, underscoring the UAE’s strong commitment to supporting...

DOHA, QATAR – Sidra Medicine and GlobeMed Qatar have signed an agreement to offer eligible insured members of payers contracted with GlobeMed Qatar access to Sidra Medicine’s women’s and pediatric medical services.Sidra Medicine is a Qatar Foundation entity and GlobeMed Qatar is a leading healthcare benefits management company in the...

Dubai, UAE - Aster, an integrated healthcare provider, is separating its India and GCC businesses, subject to regulatory and corporate approvals including Aster India’s shareholders’ approval. The separation plan will unlock value for the shareholders by allowing both the India and GCC businesses to adopt a market-focused strategy and create...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia and Agility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to introduce cutting-edge health technology and services to the kingdom's healthcare sector.As per the terms of the agreement, Agility and MISA will explore four areas of collaboration in the healthcare sector. This includes the potential for...

Jerusalem--Israel's restrictions and rising fiscal constraints in the Palestinian territories are severely impacting the economic conditions of Palestinians and hindering their access to timely life-saving healthcare, the World Bank said Monday.In a report titled "Racing Against Time", the World Bank said that overall the Palestinian economy was performing below potential,...

GCC equity markets saw their first decline in three months during August, influenced by global market performance and hawkish Fed policies, says a report.

The new arrivals in Adre may now be safe from the gunfire, but they soon learn they are still in danger -- including from torrential rains that pummel camps already experiencing shortages of food and water, according to aid group Doctors without Borders (MSF). Since the war began, at least...

Dubai, UAE - Dubai International Chamber hosted a B2B event during the Wuxi – Dubai Economic & Trade Exchange Conference to explore business and investment opportunities between Dubai and Wuxi City.The event was organized in partnership with the Wuxi Municipal Government and Wuxi National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone.It welcomed a...

Firm's EBITDA rose 12.7% y-o-y to $127 million in H1 2023.

Acquisition aims to diversify and expand into several sectors.

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Investment organized here the Brazilian-Saudi Investment Forum, which saw the signing of many memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in various fields.The 25 MoUs covered petrochemicals, healthcare, defense, food, real estate, tourism, water desalination and treatment, and agriculture.Attending the Forum on Monday were Brazil’s Vice...

“Our cooperation with Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) is part of these efforts as Japanese experience and progress reflect role of competent talent in the scientific and technological fields, and the effectiveness of its human capital development programmes,” he adds.

Abu Dhabi, UAE-- Some 5,000 new jobs have been opened up in the healthcare facilities by the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi under its "Tawteen" program for UAE nationals.All healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi will provide the jobs for UAE nationals by the end of 2025.DoH called on all healthcare...

Tehran, Iran--Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has claimed that health tourism in the country has attracted patients from neighboring countries and even Central Asian states who prefer to get medical care in Iran rather than in Europe.Raisi made the remarks on Friday as he inaugurated Ghadir Major Hospital in the north...

Yerevan, Armenia – Non-oil trade volume between the UAE and Armenia reached $1.53 billion in 2022, with a growth rate of 673 percent compared to 2021, the UAE news agency Wam reported on Friday. The total UAE non-oil exports to Armenia amounted to almost $229 million in 2022, with a growth...

Japan Investment Corporation hopes to finalize the deal by December.

Cairo, Egypt - The remittances to Egypt, the biggest recipient of such flows in the MENA region, are set to increase by 3.1 percent in 2023 followed by a decline of 1.4 percent in 2024, according to World Bank’s latest report.Remittances to the country decreased by 10 percent year on...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Arabia is aiming to establish a slew of business partnerships in healthcare and mining sectors with companies in the UK, Germany, besides discussing humanitarian cooperation in Spain.In this connection, Saudi officials are engaged in productive meetings to strengthen partnerships and explore collaborations. Saudi minister of health discussed...

Investment agreements between the two sides covered diverse sectors such as technology, renewables, agriculture, real estate, minerals, supply chains, tourism, and healthcare.

The event is aimed at bolstering trade and economic alliances between Arab and Chinese business communities and to explore a variety of investment opportunities. The sectors in focus include technology, renewable energy, agriculture, real estate, minerals, and supply chains.

At $445 million, startups in the region witnessed a robust 153 percent year-on-year growth in venture funding despite a 7 percent drop in deal volume, says a latest report.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Eight new projects were announced on Thursday during the Make it in the Emirates Forum in Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and its partners signed Memorandum of Understanding with high-growth companies covering key areas, including manufacturing, banking, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare...

Dubai, UAE--Dubai held the first trial of medical delivery by drones at the Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), in yet another unique public-private sector partnership.The completion of the trial makes Fakeeh University Hospital, an academic-focused smart healthcare facility based in DSO, the first healthcare provider in the Middle East to leverage...

ABU DHABI, UAE -  UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) and Burjeel Holdings have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding specialized healthcare services for MoFAIC employees and their families.The memorandum was signed by Abdullah Mohammad Al Blooki, Assistant Undersecretary for Support Services Affairs at MoFAIC and...

The company achieved a 145 percent growth compared to Q1 2022.

The company posted Q1 revenue of US$299 million.

"Projections indicate that AI solutions are set to contribute an estimated $13 trillion to the global GDP by 2030, optimizing the industries of tomorrow and significantly improving the lives of billions of people," adds Dr. Al Jaber, who is also President-Designate of COP28 and the Chairman of MBZUAI.