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Noor Dubai, DP World Foundation Prevent Blindness in Nigeria: 207 Surgeries, 1,742 Treated

Abuja, Nigeria: Noor Dubai Foundation concluded its transformative eye camp in Abuja, Nigeria, from 12 to 17 October, restoring sight and hope to thousands. This initiative, supported by DP World Foundation, diagnosed and treated 1,742 patients with visual impairments, conducted 207 life-changing surgeries, issued 223 medical prescriptions, and distributed 330 eyeglasses. This was Noor Dubai’s […]

Indonesian researcher creates coconut bio-jet fuel catalyst

JAKARTA: An Indonesian researcher, Deliana Dahnum, from the Chemical Research Center at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), has developed a catalyst using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to convert coconut oil into bio-jet fuel. This innovative process leverages Indonesia’s abundant coconut resources to create a sustainable alternative to traditional aviation fuel. Bio-jet fuel, a renewable […]

New biodegradable plastic innovation promises ocean-friendly solution

A Japanese-led international research team has unveiled a revolutionary biodegradable plastic that is durable, recyclable, and breaks down in seawater, potentially offering a major solution to ocean pollution. The team, headed by Aida Takuzo from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science, published their findings in the US journal Science. Dubbed supramolecular plastic, this innovative […]

Germany boosts GCC ties with new Travel Links and Digital Tourism Initiatives

GCC Visitors Contribute €2.6 Billion to Germany’s Tourism Economy in 2023, Marking a 24% Increase. Dubai: Germany has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries as one of its leading tourism markets following a high-profile media and trade event co-hosted by the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) and visitBerlin. The event […]

2024 becomes deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel: UN Relief Chief

GENEVA: The year 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said, citing data from the Aid Worker Security Database. This grim milestone was reached with the recorded death of 281 aid workers globally, surpassing previous records. “Humanitarian workers are being killed […]

Bear destroying Rolls-Royce was just a man faking for insurance!

Four California residents have been charged with insurance fraud after allegedly staging fake bear attacks on luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes, to collect insurance payouts. The suspects, identified as Ruben Tamrazian, 26, Ararat Chirkinian, 39, Vahe Muradkhanyan, 32, and Alfiya Zuckerman, 39, reportedly fabricated claims about a wild bear causing extensive damage […]

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