DUBAI: A robot receptionist that can greet visitors at hospitals; an AI Planner that makes air traffic flow predictions more precise; and a driverless taxi. These are just some of the UAE’s latest inventions being showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai. It forms part of a week-long exhibition at Expo’s Festival Garden under the patronage of […]
DUBAI: Expo 2020 is bursting with events and activities to immerse future generations in the sciences and inspire them to become the innovators and change-makers needed for a brighter future for us all. With less than two months to go until doors close on March 31, be sure to make the most of this wealth of learning […]
DUBAI: From early dementia screening to 3D-printed organs, Expo 2020 Dubai is shining a light on some of the latest innovations set to revolutionise healthcare around the globe. Expo 2020 Dubai’s recent Health and Wellness Week brought together key stakeholders to discuss the relationship between mental and physical wellness, the importance of access to quality healthcare and the […]
DUBAI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) is joining world countries in marking World Cancer Day to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. In this context, the Ministry exchanged information and experiences on the best health awareness programs to fight cancer and encouraged and supported studies and research […]
DUBAI: The UAE’s COVID resilience can be credited to the nation’s already-established openness to innovation, collaboration and partnerships in healthcare, as well as the government’s commitment to its community, which led to swift decision-making and enabled the safe and successful hosting of the most significant global gathering since the start of the pandemic. Speaking at […]
DUBAI: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has launched an AR-powered paperless drug packs project, by linking the entire drug information to an electronic source on the Internet. The new project aims to enhance access to drug-related information in an easy and innovative way, improve treatment outcomes and avoid medication errors. The move would […]
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has launched the SEHA Visa Screening App to simplify the process of booking an appointment at SEHA’s Disease Prevention and Screening Centres for residents. Currently available for individual bookings only, the application will be expanded to include businesses at a later stage. […]
DUBAI: More than 1,500 people signed up to the first Walk the Talk event in the Middle East, held at Expo 2020 Dubai to launch a global 24-hour global walkathon in celebration of frontline healthcare workers and better health for everyone on United Nations’ International Universal Health Coverage Day. A collaboration between Expo 2020 Dubai, […]
There is no cure for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), although it can be managed with lifestyle and dietary changes. That’s why Irish engineers Aonghus Shortt and Peter Harte founded FoodMarble, a startup that has invented portable devices, measuring just 5 centimeters squared, which test the hydrogen levels in a person’s breath, a key signal for […]
DUBAI: The Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Centre at the College of Natural and Health Sciences at Zayed University has earned a commendable badge by presenting the first UAE Spectral Library website for public use. The library will allow users to interact and access spectral information derived using a hyperspectral camera and Field Portable Spectroradiometers, as well […]
