The UAE is laying the foundations for the Middle East’s next phase of biopharma growth, with national investment in genomics, artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing.
International cooperation, food system resilience and investment-driven solutions were among the key themes discussed during the first day of the Global Food Security Summit (GFSS) 2026.
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has said its Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) in UAE has won the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification.
Stopping new plastic from entering the oceans is essential but will not be enough to prevent the continued accumulation of microplastics, according to a new study by researchers from Ritsumeikan University and international partners.
A forum has highlighted the importance of diversifying supply sources as a key pillar in strengthening food security.
The 7th Annual Emirates Oncology Society Conference has recommended expanding the use of artificial intelligence to predict cancer treatment outcomes, advancing the use of immunotherapy in patients with advanced-stage cancer.
Some 135 speakers, including ministers, business leaders, government officials, decision-makers, experts and innovators from around the world will speak at the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES).
Qatar's Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced that work has begun on the Hamad General Hospital, being developed at a total value of QR1.2 billion ($325 million), in co-operation with the Ministry of Public Health. The project is set for completion and handover in the third quarter of 2029.
The global health landscape continues to evolve and people are living longer. Following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, global life expectancy has returned to close to pre-pandemic levels, says a World Health Organization report.
A High-Level Ministerial Majlis and Resilience Dialogue titled ‘From Shock to Resilience: Safeguarding Food Security and Critical Supply Chains Amid Regional Disruptions’ focused on moving from responding to disruptions after they occur to preparing proactively for risks and building resilience.
