Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Dubai Chamber shows ways to enhance food sustainability

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

A forum has highlighted the importance of diversifying supply sources as a key pillar in strengthening food security.

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Cancer conference calls for greater use of AI, immunotherapy

Mon, 05 Oct 2026

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.

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135 thought leaders, decision-makers to speak at WGES

Sun, 04 Oct 2026

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).

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Qatar starts work on $325m Hamad hospital project

Sat, 03 Oct 2026

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.

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Global life expectancy rebounds to 73.3 years in 2023, says WHO report

Fri, 02 Oct 2026

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.

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UAE needs to prepare proactively to meet risks: Minister

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

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.

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‘Close gaps’ in women’s health: Saudi Ambassador

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

“The $1 Trillion Case for Women’s Health,” a high-level roundtable convened by Burjeel Holdings, has called for called for a comprehensive approach to addressing the global women’s health gap.

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M42 launches Beyond Bounds thought leadership platform

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

M42, a global health leader, has launched Beyond Bounds, a new global thought leadership platform featuring perspectives from leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, business leaders and innovators.

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'Abu Dhabi Call to Action' against environmental crime

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Abu Dhabi has launched a “Call to Action” against environmental crime, pressing for a move from pledges to concrete action through broader international engagement and stronger joint operations at the global level.

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UAE ranks fourth globally in nuclear facility protection

Thu, 24 Sep 2026

The UAE has recorded significant progress in the 2026 Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) Nuclear Security Index, ranking fourth among 48 countries assessed for protecting nuclear facilities against sabotage.