Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Performs 1st Robotic Lung Transplant in Gulf Region

Abu dhabi: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has made history by performing the Gulf region’s first-ever robotic lung transplant, making it one of the five centres in the world to have performed this surgery. With this landmark complex surgery, two patients have now successfully undergone robotic lung transplants, marking a major milestone in the region’s advanced … Read more

44 Interns Join Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Technology Internship in Abu Dhabi

Abu dhabi: Lockheed Martin recently launched the latest edition of its summer internship programme at the Centre for Innovation and Security Solutions (CISS) in Abu Dhabi, welcoming 44 aspiring engineers, scientists, and future leaders. This year’s record-breaking class builds on the momentum of the 2024 summer intake of 32 participants, reflecting Lockheed Martin’s continued commitment … Read more

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Launches Housing Support Initiative for Senior Citizens

Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, represented by the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, announced the launch of an initiative to ensure the financing of housing support decisions for citizens benefiting from housing loans, with a particular focus on senior citizens. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative, part of the Year of Community … Read more

UAE Welcomes Removal from EU List of High-Risk Third Countries for AML/CFT

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed approval following the European Parliament’s endorsement of an updated list by the European Commission that excludes the UAE from high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing. According to Emirates News Agency, Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, stated that this decision reflects … Read more

China’s Research and Development Spending Increases by 50% in 2024

Beijing: China’s research and development spending surged in 2024, up 50 percent from the end of the 13th Five-year Plan period (2016-2020), Zheng Shanjie, Head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said Wednesday. Speaking at a press conference, Zheng highlighted the significant progress China has made in advancing sci-tech innovation. According to Emirates News … Read more

UAE Delegation Visits Lloyd’s of London to Explore Cooperation

London: A UAE delegation visited Lloyd’s of London, the world’s leading insurance market providing specialist insurance services to businesses in over 200 countries and territories. The visit aimed to enhance the UAE’s global competitiveness in the maritime transport and insurance landscape through joining forces and sharing experiences with one of the world’s leading insurance businesses. … Read more

Abu Dhabi Commercial Court Halts Global Trademark Infringement

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court has issued a judicial ruling to halt the infringement of a globally renowned trademark in the fashion and e-commerce sector, following proven unauthorised use of the trademark by a local store without obtaining permission or licensing. According to Emirates News Agency, the case originated when the company that … Read more