Health & Environment

Health & Environment

KFSHRC performs first robotic left-at-right liver transplant

Thu, 24 Oct 2024

Saudi Arabia's King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has achieved another world first by performing a non-identical, fully robotic liver transplant using a living donor left-lobe graft.

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LIFE Pharmacy launches ‘Pharmacy for LESS’

Thu, 24 Oct 2024

LIFE Pharmacy, the largest retail chain of pharmacies in the Middle East, has launched the UAE's first-ever discount pharmacy, Pharmacy for LESS, at Dubai Outlet Mall.

Health & Environment

Dubai to host World Congress of Sports Medicine

Thu, 24 Oct 2024

The 38th International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) World Congress of Sports Medicine in Dubai (October 24-27), will shed new light on athletes' health and safety while exploring ways to enhance their physical and mental well-being.

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Key MoU signed in Riyadh to boost patient safety

Thu, 24 Oct 2024

The Saudi entity of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, signed in Riyadh, a strategic partnership with the Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC) to improve patient safety and healthcare quality across the kingdom.

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DIFC announces 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum

Wed, 23 Oct 2024

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has announced the 2nd edition of the Future Sustainability Forum.

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Burjeel unveils two pioneering heathcare solutions

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Burjeel Holdings, a leading healthcare provider in the region, unveiled two pioneering solutions - Alkalma, a mental health and well-being platform and Burjeel One, a specialized network of day surgery centers - at the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh.

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Packaging Design competition winners announced

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Heriot-Watt University Dubai, in partnership with Dubai Humanitarian, the largest humanitarian hub in the world, announced the winners of a Packaging Design Student Competition, which ran from June to October 2024.

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Cleveland performs UAE’s first heart, double lung transplant

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has successfully performed the first combined heart and double lung transplant in the UAE, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to advanced medical care.

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Survey reveals strong environmental awareness among travellers

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

About 87% of the guests switch off lights and plugs when leaving the room, a new survey said, revealing new insights into the environment-friendly habits of travellers, both at home and when booking and staying in hotels.

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KFSHRC targets using robots in all operation rooms: CEO

Tue, 22 Oct 2024

Saudi Arabia's King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) is moving to expand the use of robotic surgery in all its operating rooms, said Dr Majid Al Fayyad, CEO of the hospital.