Health & Environment

Health & Environment

DP World, Schneider team up to upskill Emirati youth

Mon, 18 Nov 2024

Schneider Electric has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DP World to accelerate the upskilling of Emirati youth in sustainability and digital technologies.

Health & Environment

KIB joins Mazaya unit to set up medical services platform

Sun, 17 Nov 2024

Kuwait International Bank (KIB) has signed an agreement with Med Cell, a subsidiary of Mazaya, to help develop the 'Salamtek' platform that offers a wide range of medical services, including nursing, lab tests, imaging and physical therapy, for users.

Health & Environment

Global Partnership unveils $1bn innovation package for farmers

Sat, 16 Nov 2024

At the COP29 summit in Baku, the Agriculture Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) unveiled its Innovation Package worth over $1 billion for farmers to help tackle the interconnected challenges of climate change, food security and agriculture.

Health & Environment

Meidam Congress 2024 opens with record attendance

Fri, 15 Nov 2024

The 9th International Congress of Medical Excellence in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine (Meidam 2024) opened with more than 4,000 expert participants, a record number.

Health & Environment

4th SGI Forum to be hosted in UNCCD COP16 Green Zone

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

The Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) has announced that the 2024 edition of the SGI Forum will take place from December 3 to 4 December under the theme “Action is in our nature”.

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Global experts to convene in Riyadh for key conference on organ transplant

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Global experts and medical professionals will gather in Riyadh to explore advancements in minimally invasive transplant techniques, focusing on laparoscopic and robotic procedures that improve surgical precision and patient outcomes.

Health & Environment

Development banks set $170bn climate fund goal by 2030

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Multilateral development banks have announced a collective commitment of $120 billion in climate finance for low- and middle-income countries by 2030 at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. They also aim to mobilise $65 billion annually from the private sector.

Health & Environment

Why Dubai is emerging as top destination for medical tourism

Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Dubai is rapidly establishing itself as a leading global destination for medical tourism, blending cutting-edge healthcare with world-class luxury, attracting international patients by providing innovative, personalised, and holistic care.

Health & Environment

Saudi ride-hailing sector nets over $292m in first nine months

Wed, 13 Nov 2024

Saudi Arabia's ride-hailing industry witnessed solid growth in the first nine months with over 51.8 million trips facilitated by 46 licensed services across the kingdom. This surge in activity resulted in earning worth over SAR1.1 billion ($292 million).

Health & Environment

Carbon Clean signs agreement with Julius Montz

Wed, 13 Nov 2024

Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has signed a strategic supplier framework deal with Julius Montz (Montz), a German company fully owned by Koch Engineered Solutions (KES).