Health & Environment

Health & Environment

Emirates NBD closes $1bn finance deal for Dubai Metro Blue Line project

Wed, 16 Jul 2025

Emirates NBD has sealed a $1.1 billion finance deal with a consortium of MAPA, Limak and CRRC that will deliver the Dubai Metro ‘Blue Line’ project. Set for 2029 completion, it will provide seamless connections with the existing Red and Green lines.

Health & Environment

Alba launches summer safety and health campaign

Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced the launch of its 2025 Summer Safety & Health (S&H) Campaign, a key part of its ongoing commitment to cultivating a world-class safety culture for its workforce.

Health & Environment

Saudi university Alfaisal signs landmark deal with Japan’s MEDiDENT

Sat, 05 Jul 2025

Saudi-based Alfaisal University has signed a landmark agreement with Japan’s MEDiDENT aimed at setting a gold-standard model for equitable, tech-powered healthcare innovation, elevating both nations as co-architects of global health progress.

Health & Environment

AI at the heart of Vision 2030: Redefining sectoral growth

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

In the Middle East, AI is not merely enabling national visions—it is becoming one. From reengineering traditional industries to crafting new economic blueprints, AI is now shaping how nations think, compete, and evolve, according to an expert.

Health & Environment

AI at the heart of Vision 2030: Redefining sectoral growth

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

In the Middle East, AI is not merely enabling national visions—it is becoming one. From reengineering traditional industries to crafting new economic blueprints, AI is now shaping how nations think, compete, and evolve, according to an expert.

Health & Environment

Taiwan launches new health campaign to boost well-being

Mon, 30 Jun 2025

Taiwan has launched a global campaign — “Go Healthy with Taiwan” — to strengthen its presence in the international health sector and promote meaningful collaboration to enhance global well-being.

Health & Environment

Saudi healthcare group SMC raises $500m in debut IPO

Thu, 26 Jun 2025

Specialized Medical Company (SMC), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading healthcare providers, made its trading debut on the Saudi Exchange following a successful initial public offering (IPO) that raised SAR1.88 billion ($500 million).

Health & Environment

Aramco tops Forbes Middle East 100 Biggest Players list

Tue, 17 Jun 2025

Saudi oil giant Aramco has once again topped the 'Middle East’s 100 Biggest Players' list compiled by Forbes. With a $1.7 trillion in market cap and $106.2 billion in profits, Aramco has emerged on top of the list for the sixth consecutive year.

Health & Environment

RAK Properties launches new apartment community in Ras Al Khaimah

Tue, 17 Jun 2025

RAK Properties has unveiled Solera, a new apartment community within its flagship waterfront destination Mina in Ras Al Khaimah. On completion, it will feature 451 residences across three architecturally distinct buildings anchored by a shared podium.

Health & Environment

Mashreq structures debut sustainability-lined funding for Galadari

Tue, 17 Jun 2025

Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the Mena region, has structured the first sustainability-linked financing (SLF) for Galadari Brothers, a UAE-based leading conglomerate, marking a significant step in advancing their sustainability journey.