At least 13 people have been killed and 66 injured after an explosion at Qatar's largest gas facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone on Sunday night, according to the country's interior ministry. The blast occurred as workers were restarting operations that were previously halted in March.
Amanat Holdings, a leading listed healthcare and education company in the GCC, today announces it has acquired an additional 10.03% stake in Cambridge Health Group (CHG) for AED105 million ($28.59 million), completing the full 100% acquisition of CHG.
Artificial intelligence could significantly improve the world's ability to predict and respond to climate-related disasters by enabling faster forecasting and more effective early warning systems, according to a new report. However, AI's potential will only be realised if the technology is trusted and adapted to local conditions, it said.
UAE sustainability pioneer BEEAH has announced that early works have begun at its flagship real estate development - Khalid Bin Sultan City - in Sharjah. To date, approximately 90,000 cu m of excavation and 111,000 cu m of filling works have been completed at the project site.
The Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Saturday that the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country had risen to 710, while 139 deaths have been recorded.
Dubai has established a new authority to develop the emirate as the world’s leading hub for regulated longevity, wellness and advanced healthcare offerings, and forge paths for investment flows in the sector.
Thumbay Group has broken ground on its new six-storey research facility located at Al Jurf, Ajman. Spanning 3,000 sq m, the key facility will serve as Gulf Medical University’s research ecosystem that will foster seamless collaboration between researchers, clinicians and healthcare innovators.
Canadian group Cority has announced a significant expansion of its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of its new regional headquarters. Its cloud-based architecture enables organisations to centralise EHS data, improve transparency, and give teams a clearer, faster view of risk across operations.
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Novo Nordisk, the global healthcare company known for its treatments for diabetes, obesity and rare diseases, to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical manufacturing through advanced technologies.
Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).
