Emirates News Agency

Moorfields Eye Hospital in Abu Dhabi performs life-changing surgery on 23-year-old patient

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 01:41:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) – A 23-year-old student from Palestine named Mogemad Osama has had life-changing surgery performed by a Moorfields Eye Hospital ophthalmologist after being diagnosed with Keratoconus, a progressive eye disease prevalent in Middle Eastern communities. Keratoconus affects the structure of the cornea and gradually causes blurred vision that cannot be corrected with glasses.Mogemad was referred to Dr. Esmaeil Arbabi at Moorfields Eye Hospital, who performed a minimally invasive surgery called cross-linking, combined with a sophisticated laser treatment on his left...

Vietnam attracting Japanese investments to new areas

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 01:33:00 pm

HANOI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) – Vietnam is attracting more Japanese investments to digital transformation and green growth, as recommended in the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJI), the state news agency (VNA) reported.Phase VIII of the initiative, launched in 2003, concluded in March 2023, under which 497 out of the 597 items were completed.To promote its role, the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment proposed building a cooperation programme between small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the two countries, focusing on digital transformation, support industry and...

Investopia brings together Italian, European companies in Milan to explore investment opportunities

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 01:30:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- The global investment platform, Investopia, will hold its next event titled "Investopia Europe" on 19th May in Milan, the financial and business capital of Italy. The event will bring together prominent companies from Italy and across Europe to explore investment opportunities in the sectors of the new economy."Investopia Europe" event, which is among the key outcomes of Investopia 2023 conference, is being organised in partnership with Milan-based EFG Consulting, a company specialised in strategic and operational marketing and...

MBZUAI and IBT join forces to tackle challenges in brain health

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 12:41:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and Infinite Brain Technologies (IBT) have entered a five-year research and development agreement. The two industry thought leaders will form a joint research lab to develop precise, personalised Digital Therapeutics (DTx) for human brain health by optimising the power of artificial intelligence technologies. The collaboration looks to capitalise on IBT capacity in the development and commercialisation of digital therapeutics alongside MBZUAI expertise in artificial intelligence, with the ultimate goal of...

NYU Abu Dhabi opens applications for 2023 Visiting Summer Undergraduate Research Programme

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 12:27:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Applications are now open for NYU Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) Visiting Summer Undergraduate Research Programme, which provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at NYU New York, NYU Shanghai, and UAE-based universities to take part in research projects over the summer, supervised by NYUAD faculty. With applications closing on 30th March, Summer 2023 positions will take place on-campus from 30th May to 25th July. The Visiting Summer Undergraduate Research Programme will allow full-time undergraduate students of strong academic and disciplinary...

‘Khalifa University Science and Technology Review’ magazine to spotlight advances regionally and globally

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 12:07:00 pm

ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the launch of a new magazine, turning the spotlight on the region’s science and innovation developments and to complement information on science and innovation developments globally.Named Khalifa University Science and Technology Review, it is the first science and technology magazine published by a university in the UAE.The quarterly Khalifa University Science and Technology Review will have sections highlighting the latest advancements and innovations in science and technology from around the...

RAK Ruler issues Law to establish world's first free zone dedicated to digital and virtual asset companies

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 11:54:00 am

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has issued laws to establish the world’s first free zone dedicated to digital and virtual assets companies.Established under Law No. 2 of 2023, the Ras Al Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis is an independent governmental authority affiliated with the newly created Department of the Future.The new law grants RAK Digital Assets Oasis financial, administrative, and legislative independence, allowing it to function as...

Al Qassimi Hospital trains foreign doctors on implanting pacemakers

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 11:47:00 am

SHARJAH, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah, affiliated with the Emirates Health Services (EHS), received a medical delegation from Austria, Italy and Switzerland.The visit aimed at training the doctors on the technique of implanting permanent wireless heart pacemakers, during qualitative training workshops held outside the United States and North America to train on this technology in an electrical unit and heart physiology in the hospital.Dr. Essam Al Zarouni, Acting Executive Director of the Medical Services Sector at EHS, confirmed that workshop...

Abu Dhabi Maritime launches online booking platform for Public Water Transport

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 11:46:00 am

ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s cooperation with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has announced the launch of an online booking platform to serve passengers on all Abu Dhabi Public Water Transport routes. Available through the Abu Dhabi Maritime website, the platform will support ticket reservation and online payment options while also offering real-time booking notifications. By integrating Abu Dhabi Maritime’s digital and physical assets, the system will provide quick and easy booking for...

UAE leaders congratulate President of Tunisia on Independence Day

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 11:32:00 am

ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyanhas sent a message of congratulations to President Kais Saied of Tunisia, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day, which is observed on 20th March.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, sent similar messages to President Saied and to Prime Minister Najla Bouden-Romdhane on the occasion.

‘Hatta Ramadan Championship’ to kick off on 24th March

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 09:48:00 am

DUBAI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- The “Hatta Ramadan Championship” is set to take place from 24th March to 14th April in Hatta with participation of huge numbers of athletes and remarkable presence of fans. The Championship is held annually during the Holy Month of Ramadan, and it is organised by the Team Games Co. in Hatta Sports Club with the support of Dubai Sports Council. The event is held at Al Dhahra School for Basic and Secondary Education in Hatta and it comprises three...

COP28 President-Designate to visit Copenhagen to co-chair global climate ministerial meeting

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 09:07:00 am

ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, will visit Copenhagen to co-chair the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial with Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, COP27 President and Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The meeting is the first high-level political meeting following COP27 and aims to lay the path to a successful COP28 and deliver on the Paris Agreement targets and the COP27 conclusions. Hosted by the Danish government,...

India announces 25 embarkation points for Haj 2023

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 08:36:00 am

NEW DELHI, 19th March, 2023 (WAM) -- India has approved four new embarkation points for pilgrims for the Hajj in 2023, two of them in Kerala state. Kannur and Calicut in the Malabar area of the state are the new airports of embarkation for Keralites. The Gulf region hosts millions of expatriates from Kerala and the new embarkation points will come as a consolation for them when their families and relatives go on Hajj from this year onwards. Two other airports newly approved for Hajj...

Rennes beat PSG 2-0

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 01:07:00 am

ABU DHABI, 19th March, 2023 (WAM) – PSG were defeated 2-0 by Rennes in Ligue 1 due to goals from Karl Toko Ekambi and Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga. The loss follows PSG’s defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The Paris club are still favoured to win another league title. They have a nine-point lead over RC Lens in second place, but heat is mounting on Christophe Galtier.

UAE claims 118 prizes at Stevie Awards 2023

2023 Mar 20 Mon, 12:34:00 am

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 19th March, 2023 (WAM) -- Winners in the fourth annual Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, have been honoured in a ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah Hotel today. The ceremony was sponsored by Ras al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Winners of multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards include Bagcılar Municipality, Turkey; Department of Health Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; DHL Express, Several Nations; Etihad Rail, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; INFLOW Network, Qatar; Integrated Transport...