At Least 60 Dead in Strong Earthquake in Central Philippines

Cebu: At least 60 people were killed in a strong earthquake that rocked the central Philippines, toppling buildings, cutting power, and sending residents fleeing into the streets, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing officials on Wednesday. According to Emirates News Agency, over 140 people were injured in the magnitude 6.9 quake that hit the central … Read more

SEWA Wins HR Tech Award at SHRM MENA Awards 2025

Sharjah: Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has won the Excellence in Human Resources Technology Award at the SHRM MENA Awards 2025, securing second place in the UAE and third place across the Middle East. According to Emirates News Agency, the award recognizes SEWA’s efforts in adopting and implementing advanced digital solutions, including artificial … Read more

AI Could Boost Austria’s GDP by 8% Over Next Ten Years: Study

Vienna: A study by Economica, commissioned by Microsoft in 2024, highlights AI’s enormous potential, saying it could increase Austria’s economic value creation by 18%. According to Emirates News Agency, another analysis by the Implement Consulting Group, commissioned by Google, predicts that generative AI could boost Austria’s GDP by 8% over the next ten years. The … Read more

Friends of Cancer Patients Launches ‘Pink October’ Campaign with Extensive Community Engagement

Sharjah: The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has initiated the annual Pink October campaign to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, featuring the Pink Caravan’s fixed and mobile medical clinics, which have seen significant community and corporate involvement on the first day. According to Emirates News Agency, the campaign offers free early detection tests, including clinical, … Read more

Second Edition of Water Quality Forum 2025 Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi

Abu dhabi: The second edition of the Water Quality Forum (WQF) 2025 kicked off today in Abu Dhabi under the theme ‘Innovating for Resilience: Water Quality in a Changing World’. The forum serves as a platform to advance resilience, quality, and safety of water in the region. The event, organised by M42 Environmental Sciences in … Read more

MoHAP and WHO Collaborate on Training Programme to Boost Elderly Care Capacities

Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has organised a three-day specialised training programme in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement the integrated care for older people approach (ICOPE). According to Emirates News Agency, the event, held in Dubai, is part of … Read more

M42 Teams Up with Medical Tourism Association and Mastercard to Enhance UAE’s Healthcare Access

Abu dhabi: M42, the global health leader driven by artificial intelligence, technology, and genomics, has announced a collaboration with the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) and Mastercard to broaden the access to the UAE’s healthcare system. According to Emirates News Agency, this collaboration will see M42’s leading facilities featured on MTA’s flagship platform, ‘Better by MTA’. … Read more

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Signs Agreement to Pilot Innovative Surgical Platform ‘Polyphonic’

Cleveland clinic abu dhabi: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has signed an agreement with Johnson and Johnson MedTech to pilot Polyphonic, an innovative digital ecosystem designed to enhance surgical performance, team collaboration, and training. According to Emirates News Agency, Polyphonic is a connected digital system for the operating room that includes solutions such as case planning, … Read more