Health & Environment

Health & Environment

WHO approves first mpox diagnostic test for emergency use

Fri, 04 Oct 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, an important step in improving global access to mpox testing.

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Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh set to draw 1,000 investors

Fri, 04 Oct 2024

The 7th Global Health Exhibition will showcase numerous investment opportunities to over 1,000 investors and 60 startups when it gets underway from October 21–23 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh.

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World Green Economy Summit in Dubai sets stage for COP29

Fri, 04 Oct 2024

The World Green Economy Summit (WGES) that was held recently in Dubai contributed to paving the way for COP29, which will be held in Azerbaijan in November, by facilitating co-operation among countries in the areas of sustainability and green economy.

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Wetex’s 26th edition sees participation of 2,800 exhibitors

Fri, 04 Oct 2024

The 26th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) specialised exhibitions for water, energy, green development, sustainability, decarbonisation sustainable cities, held recently in Dubai, saw the participation of 2,800 exhibitors.

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Medicare Group completes digital transformation

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

Medicare Group has wrapped up a project aimed at overhauling its back-office operations, transitioning from a legacy system to a new customised platform and leveraging RISE with SAP S/4HANA, in partnership with Mannai IT Solutions.

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ACWA Power to be Energy & Water Partner of COP29 at Baku

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

ACWA Power, a developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants, has signed up as the Energy & Water Partner for COP29 in Baku, highlighting the company’s commitment to sustainable practices in the renewable energy space.

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KFSHRC emerges 'catalyst' for KSA’s biotech revolution

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is spearheading Saudi Arabia's ambitious goal of becoming a global leader in biotechnology.

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Latest solutions for green transport shown at Wetex

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

The Green Mobility Hall at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) highlights the most prominent innovative solutions and practices that use the latest technologies in the transport sector.

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New CEO named for Aster Hospitals and Clinics in Saudi

Tue, 01 Oct 2024

Aster DM Healthcare has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer for Aster Hospitals and Clinics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to oversee planning, strategy, development, growth expansion, service delivery, and key partnerships.

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Three Marriott hotels get Green Globe certification

Mon, 30 Sep 2024

Three Marriott group hotels were recently awarded Gold certifications, from the internationally-renowned Green Globe Certification (GGC) programme, for their commitment to eco-friendly operational practices.