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IFFCO allocates AED 77 million for a more sustainable future, unveils 156 sustainability projects

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IFFCO allocates AED 77 million for a more sustainable future, unveils 156 sustainability projects

The company aims to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 17% by 2025

Dubai, UAE – 22 November 2023 –IFFCO, the leading FMCG multinational headquartered in the UAE, has allocated AED 77 million to sustainability initiatives over two years, with ten programmes comprising 156 projects in the pipeline. The company has identified six crucial areas in which it aims to make tangible efforts to boost its environmental performance – climate change, energy management, water management, forests, circular economy, and biodiversity.

To contribute to the global fight against climate change, IFFCO has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its own operations and energy consumption by 17% by 2025, in comparison to its 2021 figures. The company has analysed its corporate footprint, determining hotspots and key measures to be taken. It will announce detailed targets for 2030 at COP28 (the 28th UN Climate Change Conference), scheduled in Dubai.

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Health Care

ADVANCED HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE PRACTITIONERS TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT & PROACTIVE CARE

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ADVANCED HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES ENABLE PRACTITIONERS TO PROVIDE EFFICIENT & PROACTIVE CARE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 22, 2023 – With the regional healthcare industry witnessing increasing demand for advanced technologies and innovation, Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON), the global technology leader, reveals some of the top trends in the MedTech industry that will help healthcare providers meet this surge in demand and face ongoing cost-control pressures.

Healthcare spending in the GCC is forecasted to reach USD 99.6 billion in 2023 with the UAE and Saudi Arabia commanding 80% of total spending.[1] According to a separate report, the combined digital health market of Saudi Arabia and the UAE is estimated to reach USD 4 billion by 2026, with both nations using digital health solutions to benefit patients and improve outcomes in areas including chronic disease management, diagnostics and preventative care.[2] Greater MedTech adoption is expected to make healthcare practitioners’ lives easier, making them more efficient, productive and effective at supporting patient wellbeing.

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Jais Climate: MBZUAI and Core 42 launch first bilingual LLM dedicated to climate intelligence

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Jais Climate: MBZUAI and Core 42 launch first bilingual LLM dedicated to climate intelligence

  • The two organizations join forces to introduce Jais Climate, a technological breakthrough set to revolutionize climate intelligence.
  • Built on models Jais and Vicuna, Jais Climate will be available to the public during COP28 UAE to provide detailed knowledge on climate and sustainability-related queries.
(L-R) Professor Timothy Baldwin, MBZUAI, and Andrew Jackson, Core42

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, November 22, 2023: Today marks the official launch of Jais Climate, the world’s first bilingual large language model (LLM) dedicated to climate and sustainability. Developed through a partnership between Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the world’s first graduate research university dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), and Core42, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-based technology holding group G42, Jais Climate aims to inform, inspire, and drive awareness about climate change and sustainability.

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Travel & Tourism

سلطان بن أحمد القاسمي يشهد افتتاح الدورة العاشرة من منتدى الشارقة الدولي للسياحة والسفر

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سلطان بن أحمد القاسمي يشهد افتتاح الدورة العاشرة من منتدى الشارقة الدولي للسياحة والسفر

الشارقة – من الشفيع عمر

المكتب الإعلامي لصاحب السمو حاكم الشارقة

المكتب الإعلامي لحكومة الشارقة

في 22 نوفمبر 2023/ تحت رعاية سمو الشيخ سلطان بن محمد بن سلطان القاسمي، ولي العهد نائب حاكم الشارقة، شهد سمو الشيخ سلطان بن أحمد بن سلطان القاسمي، نائب حاكم الشارقة، صباح اليوم الأربعاء، افتتاح الدورة العاشرة من منتدى الشارقة الدولي للسياحة والسفر، الذي تنظمه هيئة الإنماء التجاري والسياحي بالشارقة، تحت شعار “السياحة المستدامة: مسارات نوعية ترسم آفاق المستقبل”، وذلك في مركز إكسبو الشارقة.

وكان في استقبال سموه عند وصوله، الشيخ سالم بن محمد بن سالم القاسمي، مدير هيئة الإنماء التجاري والسياحي بالشارقة، والشيخ فيصل بن سعود القاسمي، مدير هيئة مطار الشارقة الدولي، ومعالي عبد الله بن طوق المري، وزير الاقتصاد، وعدد من رؤساء ومدراء عموم ومدراء الدوائر المحلية بالشارقة وضيوف المنتدى.

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Technologies

OYO to add 500 holiday homes in 2024 for digital nomads in Dubai

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OYO to add 500 holiday homes in 2024 for digital nomads in Dubai

  • OYO to add 500 holiday homes in Dubai in 2024
  • Expansion plan to focus on emerging business and leisure hotspots such as Downtown, Business Bay, Jumeriah Village Circle, Arjaan and Dubai Marina
  • Demand for holiday homes in Dubai expected to grow significantly after visa norms relaxation for digital nomads
  • These homestays are meticulously curated to offer guests a blend of comfort, convenience, and a taste of authentic local hospitality

November 22, 2023, Dubai: Global hospitality technology company OYO has announced that it plans to add 500 holiday homes in Dubai in 2024 to meet the growing requirements of digital nomads seeking flexible and comfortable accommodations while working remotely. The new holiday homes will be strategically located across Dubai, ensuring proximity to key business districts and leisure hotspots, providing an optimal blend of work and relaxation for remote professionals. It includes business destinations such as Business Bay, Jumeriah Village Circle, Arjaan and leisure destinations such as Downtown and Marina.

OYO is planning a variety of holiday homes in Dubai that include premium apartments in downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa view, canal facing holiday homes in the heart of business bay and in Dubai Marina. Most of the holiday homes will be equipped with facilities such as fully furnished bedroom and living area, a fully equipped kitchen with all appliances, large screen TV and Hi-Speed Internet along with parking facilities.

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