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Emirati funded research delivers 'mini-lung' medical breakthrough
The National News
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Doctors at a leading London children's hospital have announced a breakthrough for developing threatened lungs in the womb as a result of technology at its Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children. The technique uses nano-diamonds...
M42’s Healthpoint partners with Osstem Implant to offer Korean dental technologies
Zawya
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UAE - Healthpoint, a leading surgical hospital and part of M42’s world-class portfolio, has partnered with Osstem Implant, the world’s third-largest dental implant manufacturer based in South Korea, to introduce cutting-edge Korean dental...
Emirati Women’s Day 2025 Statement | Mohannad Al Kalash, Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan METAP at Zoom Communications
Mid East Information
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August 26, 2025
Emirati Women’s Day 2025 Statement Attributed to: Mohannad Al Kalash, Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan METAP at Zoom Communications On the special occasion of Emirati Women’s Day 2025, ZOOM is proud to join the...
Pakistan’s agriculture leads export boom to UAE
Gulf News
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Textiles and apparel While textiles remain a mainstay of Pakistan’s exports, participation in high-profile exhibitions such as Gulfood, Gitex Global, and Arab Health has generated over 1,200 business leads and secured nine MoUs worth millions of...
Deadly strikes on Gaza hospital draw outrage
China Daily Global
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By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai and JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-08-27 09:08 People work to recover the body of Hussam al-Masri, who was a contractor for Reuters, after he was killed in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in...
Why the Sigma Healthcare share price has jumped more than 7% on Wednesday
The Motley Fool Australia
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August 27, 2025
Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) has delivered more than 40% earnings growth for the full year, sending its shares more than 7% higher in its first full-year results report since the $32 billion merger with Chemist Warehouse Group, which was...
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Delayed probe into UAE cash almost killed Paragraf $55m haul, says CEO
Business Weekly
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CEO Simon Thomas has told The Times newspaper that the company was left hanging two weeks from running out of cash because of red tape. Mubadala acquired 12.8 per cent of Paragraf in the funding round but Thomas warns that some companies might be...
Canadian living in Dubai says she will represent Palestine at Miss Universe pageant
Toronto Sun
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August 26, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Nadeen Ayoub, 27, shared news on social media earlier this month while wearing Miss Universe Palestine sash Nadeen Ayoub, who claims she will represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025 in November. Photo by Nadeen Ayoub...
UAE and Angola Forge Stronger Partnership Through Historic State Visit
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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August 26, 2025
In a landmark visit underscoring the growing depth of relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Angola, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, held official talks with His Excellency João Manuel...
Mayo Clinic researchers capture first signs of ovarian cancer risk
Mid East Information
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August 26, 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates;August 2025 — Little is known about what causes ovarian cancer, and there is no way to detect it early yet. About 75% of the time when someone is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it has already progressed to stage 3 or...
UAE coach irked with strange penalty as world takes notice
The National News
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If you cannot view the video here please click here for the video on YouTube An angry coach Srecko Katanec refused to divulge today what punishment, if any, would be levelled on the UAE midfielder Theyab Awana, who scored a penalty against Lebanon...
Divorce And Dirhams - The Legal Framework of Alimony under Abu Dhabi Law
JD Supra - California
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August 26, 2025
In a recent development, a woman filed an application for a landmark divorce settlement of AED 1 billion, before the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court. This follows after the same court awarded an American woman in the UAE more than AED 100 million in...
7 essentials in emergency kit for students, UAE 2025
Gulf News
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Being a student in the UAE comes with its fair share of adventures and a few unexpected hiccups. From sudden power cuts to outdoor trips gone awry, having a well-stocked emergency kit can be a total lifesaver. But what should go inside? We’ve...
Dubai clamps down on 'unjustified costs' in building of Emirati villas
The National News
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Engineering consultancy firms in Dubai have been warned over unnecessary increases in construction costs when working on villas for Emiratis. Dubai Municipality said it issued the warnings after detecting "exaggerated structural designs for...
Dubai Man Undergoes Complex Awake Brain Surgery At NMC, Recovers With Renewed Hope
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
Follow on Telegram In a remarkable demonstration of advanced medical care and patient resilience, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai, has successfully performed a high-precision awake brain surgery on a Dubai-based hotel employee, enabling...
UAE: Big Ticket Awards Over Dh170 Million In 2025 Winners To Pay Off Debts
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Big Ticket has awarded a total of Dh170,121,839 in prizes between January and July 2025. The draw has regularly given away a wide range of prizes: from grand prizes worth Dh150 million, to Dh12.6 million in weekly rewards,...
Dubai institutes unified, digital-first regulatory construction regime across Emirate
World Construction Network
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August 26, 2025
In July 2025, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, prime minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), issued Law No 7 of 2025 to encourage investment and regulate construction contract activities across the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven...
UAE grants approval of SPMS oral drug ‘Tolebrutinib’
Gulf News
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Tolebrutinib was developed as an oral inhibitor that targets specific immune cells within the central nervous system, namely B cells and microglia, which are believed to play a key role in disease progression. By addressing underlying chronic...
UAE’s AI-powered school curriculum: A blueprint for Africa’s education transformation
Business and Financial Times
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August 26, 2025
By Seade CAESAR The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again positioned itself as a global trailblazer, this time by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. This bold initiative,...
Abu Dhabi's BlueFive Capital partners with Chinese PE firm for new fund
VC Circle
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Hazem Ben-Gacem, founder and CEO, BlueFive Capital BlueFive Capital, an Abu Dhabi-based asset management firm that manages assets worth over $2.6 billion, has launched a private equity fund in partnership with a Chinese investment firm. The asset...