Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Early works begin at BEEAH's flagship real estate development in Sharjah

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

UAE sustainability pioneer BEEAH has announced that early works have begun at its flagship real estate development - Khalid Bin Sultan City - in Sharjah. To date, approximately 90,000 cu m of excavation and 111,000 cu m of filling works have been completed at the project site.

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Ebola cases in Congo rise to 710; death toll hits 139

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

The Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Saturday that the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country had risen to 710, while 139 deaths have been recorded.

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Dubai sets up authority to develop longevity, wellness sectors

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Dubai has established a new authority to develop the emirate as the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare offerings, and forge paths for investment flows in the sector.

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Thumbay breaks ground on landmark research centre at Ajman

Wed, 10 Jun 2026

Thumbay Group has broken ground on its new six-storey research facility located at Al Jurf, Ajman. Spanning 3,000 sq m, the key facility will serve as Gulf Medical University’s research ecosystem that will foster seamless collaboration between researchers, clinicians and healthcare innovators.

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Canadian group Cority boosts Saudi presence with new regional HQ

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Canadian group Cority has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of its new regional headquarters. Its cloud-based architecture enables organisations to centralise EHS data, improve transparency, and give teams a clearer, faster view of risk across operations.

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Emirates Drug Establishment, Novo Nordisk MoU aims to advance UAE pharma sector

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Novo Nordisk, the global healthcare company known for its treatments for diabetes, obesity and rare diseases, to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing through advanced technologies.

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Unsafe food causes 1.5m deaths a year, children at highest risk: WHO

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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PureHealth performs craniopagus twins’ separation procedure in Abu Dhabi

Sun, 07 Jun 2026

In a landmark achievement, Abu Dhabi has successfully hosted the complex surgical separation of conjoined twins from Nigeria. The life-saving surgery was performed at PureHealth’s Seha - Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Health & Environment

World Environment Day 2026 focuses on urgent climate action

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

With global temperatures at near-record levels and El Nino set to return, governments, businesses, communities, and individuals across the world marked World Environment Day on June 5, sounding the alarm on the need to urgently address climate change.

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PureHealth hospital separates craniopagus twins after rare surgery in Abu Dhabi

Fri, 05 Jun 2026

In a landmark achievement, PureHealth’s SEHA - Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi has successfully hosted the complex surgical separation of conjoined twins from Nigeria.