Health Care

Wegovy® vs. Orforglipron: Which Weight Loss Pill Wins?

Wegovy® pill demonstrated greater weight loss than orforglipron and lower odds of stopping medication due to side effects in a new indirect comparison to be presented at Obesity Medicine Association 2026

Dubai, April 3, 2026 – Novo Nordisk will present the ORION study at the upcoming Obesity Medicine Association’s annual conference in San Diego showing that Wegovy® (semaglutide) tablets 25 mg was associated with significantly greater mean weight loss than orforglipron 36 mg in a population-adjusted indirect treatment comparison. It is important to note that the FDA recently approved orforglipron under the brand name Foundayo™ at doses ranging up to 17.2 mg. The approved 17.2 mg tablet is the equivalent to the orforglipron 36 mg capsules used in Phase 3 trials, and which served as the study comparator in ORION. Additionally, in a separate patient preference study, adults with overweight or obesity showed greater preference for an oral semaglutide–like profile than an orforglipron-like profile.1,2 These findings suggest potential differentiation and provide valuable insights to inform clinical decision-making.

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Business & Investments

EEG’s 29th Annual Gala: Celebrating Sustainability Leaders

EEG’s 29th Annual Corporate Gala Dinner Recognises 52 Entities & Reinforces Sustainability Leadership Amid Regional Uncertainty

• Engaged 738,785 students across national and international platforms
• Diverted 1,744,328  kg of waste from landfills
• Mitigated 6006.77 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
• Saved 11,215 cubic metres of landfill space
• Planted 14,301 native and Mangrove trees in 2025

Dubai, UAE – 26 March 2026: The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) hosted its 29th Annual Corporate Gala Dinner, a distinguished evening dedicated to recognising sustainability leadership, strengthening partnerships and reaffirming the UAE’s steadfast commitment to environmental progress. Held under the gracious patronage of His Highness Engr. Sheikh Salim Bin Sultan Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation and Member of the Executive Council of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah, the event convened high-level dignitaries, members of the diplomatic corps, corporate executives, policymakers and sustainability advocates from across the region.

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Featured

Ninth Edition of MBRKA: Global Nominations Overview

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award closes nominations for 2026 edition

Dubai, UAE, 02 April 2026- The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) has closed nominations for the ninth edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award (MBRKA).

This year’s edition attracted a large number of nominations from around the world, covering a broad spectrum of vital knowledge fields. This high level of international participation reflects MBRKA’s global standing and its pivotal role in fostering knowledge innovation and promoting the production and dissemination of knowledge across key sectors. It also underscores MBRKA’s contribution to developing sustainable, knowledge-based societies driven by science, creativity, and innovation.

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Featured

Emirates Gold CEO Discusses Resilience and Gold’s Value in UAE

Emirates Gold CEO Reflects on Trust and Long-Term Value in a Nation Defined by Unity and Resilience

Dubai, UAE:   As the UAE continues to move forward with a strong foundation of unity, resilience, and shared progress, Emirates Gold, one of the country’s most established precious metals refineries, reaffirms the importance of trust, transparency, and long-term value in shaping financial confidence among consumers and investors.

Abhijit Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Gold,

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Automibiles & Motoring

EVs in UAE: Cut Fuel Costs to AED 45 per 1,000 km

Petrol Savings of up to 84%: NIO’s Analysis Shows EVs Cost Just AED 45 over 1,000 km vs AED 280 for Petrol

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 2026: With Super 98 petrol now at AED 3.39 per litre and Special 95 at AED 3.28, in the UAE, the cost gap between conventional and electric vehicles in the UAE has widened to levels that are forcing a rethink across corporate fleets and private ownership alike. An analysis by NIO MENA reveals just how significant the gap has become.

At current pump prices, a standard petrol vehicle averaging 12 km/litre costs approximately AED 275 to AED 280 to cover 1,000 km. An electric vehicle running on home charging covers the same distance for just AED 45, a saving of more than AED 230 per 1,000 km.

Even using rapidly growing public infrastructure, the economics favour EVs. Public AC charging brings the cost to around AED 120 per 1,000 km, while DC fast charging, the most expensive option, still delivers savings of roughly AED 90 per 1,000 km.

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