Japanese immunologist Dr. Toru Miyazaki developed an “AIM” injection to address chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats, aiming to prolong their lives up to 30 years. CKD affects about 30% of cats by age 10, posing substantial health risks. Despite initial funding posing to be challenge, worldwide support enabled the research to progress, showing promising […]
Brazil: Walter Orthmann holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career in the same company, verified on 6 January 2022. He’s worked for 84 years and 9 days, driven by passion, discipline, and commitment. Walter Orthmann started working as a shipping assistant at a textile company in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on 17 January 1938. […]
Washington: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 4 percent growth in the UAE’s real gross domestic product (GDP) for 2024. In a statement released today, following the completion of consultations under Article IV by a team of its experts visiting the UAE, the IMF remarked that the country’s economic growth is widespread, propelled by […]
Abu Dhabi: CineMAS, the annual independent film festival, makes its return this May for its sixth edition, presenting an enticing array of award-winning films sourced from the UAE, the region, and across the globe. Curated by Scandar Copti, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker and visual artist, the festival promises an eclectic mix of thought-provoking films spanning various […]
Dubai: In the first quarter of 2024, the UAE’s civil aviation sector experienced significant expansion, welcoming a noteworthy 36.5 million passengers, as reported by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This figure reflects a remarkable 14.7% surge compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, highlighting the sector’s impressive growth trajectory. Detailed statistics reveal […]
New Delhi: The Government of India has declared a one-day national mourning tomorrow, 21 May 2024, to honor H.E. Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and H.E. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who tragically died in a helicopter crash. The National Flag will be flown […]
Tehran: President of Iran Ebrahim Raeisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and their delegation died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, as reported by Iran’s agencies. The helicopter was returning from the Khoda Afarin region to Tabriz when it crashed due to poor weather conditions, which complicated locating the crash site and rescue operations. Agency: Mehr […]
MoHAP launches National Survey for Health and Nutrition 2024to bolster UAE’s public health policies. Dubai: Very soon surveyors may visit you for the National Health and Nutrition Survey 2024-2025. Driven by its commitment to enhancing public health and contributing to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, the Ministry of Health and Prevention has launched the National […]
Madrid/Lisbon: As per agencies, a massive meteorite was sighted across the skies of Spain and Portugal. The online Spanish newspaper reported that it illuminated the skies of Portugal around 23:46 WEST on Saturday. However, it is yet to be confirmed whether it landed on earth, with the Portuguese civil defense predicting a landing near Pereira […]
Dubai: A total of 200 contenders from 28 countries will compete for top honours at the 24th edition of the Dubai Open Chess Tournament. The prestigious event will be hosted by the Dubai Chess and Culture Club from May 25th to June 2nd, 2024. Details about the tournament emerged during a press briefing held today […]
Dubai: In an effort to intensify the fight against fraud and advance digital transformation within the banking sector, Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has joined the “haifin” platform alliance, marking its membership as the fourteenth participant. This move underscores SIB’s dedication to accelerating collective endeavors within the banking sector aimed at refining risk management protocols and […]
