Daily Archives: September 1, 2025

Business & Investments

Sustainability sessions at IGCF 2025 to discuss the future of cities, oceans, and climate

  • Co-hosted with the University of Sharjah, MOCCAE, Sharjah Fish Resources Authority, Arab Parliament for the Child, Sharjah Youth Council and more.
  • Featuring contributions from Microsoft, MIT, Purdue University, the University of Khorfakkan, TDRA, Abu Dhabi Media Office and Ethara.
  • A cross-sector alliance spanning government, academia, industry and youth bodies to deliver real-world impact.
  • Strategic sessions developed with Sharjah’s leading entities and regional partners to drive measurable sustainability outcomes.
  • Partners align around smart cities, blue economy, climate resilience and youth engagement to advance quality of life.
  • 51 sessions across 22 platforms co-designed with national and regional institutions to mobilise collective action.


Sharjah, 01 September 2025

In its 14th edition, the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau on 10–11 September under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life,” opens a wide-ranging conversation on sustainability and the environment. The sessions will examine how communication can be used to change behaviours, build partnerships that enhance quality of life, and propose practical solutions to today’s urgent environmental challenges.

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Health Care

Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy® cuts risk of heart attack, stroke or death by 57% compared to tirzepatide in real-world study of people with obesity and cardiovascular disease

·       Compared with tirzepatide, Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4 mg) showed a significant 57% greater reduction in the risk of heart attack, stroke or death from any cause, in people with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD) who stayed on treatment1

·       Similarly, the study showed a significant 29% reduction in the risk for heart attack, stroke and death from any cause in the Wegovy® users compared with tirzepatide users in all treated people, regardless of any gaps in their treatment1

·       This study adds to growing evidence suggesting that the heart-protective benefits seen with Wegovy® are specific to the semaglutide molecule and therefore cannot be extended to other GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1-based treatments1

Dubai, 1 September 2025 – Novo Nordisk today presented data from the STEER real-world study of evidence gathered from actual patient experiences at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2025 in Madrid, Spain. The STEER study investigated the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) with Wegovy® (semaglutide 2.4 mg) compared with tirzepatide treatment in people with overweight or obesity and established CVD without diabetes.1

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Health Care

Millions across the GCC Living with the Stigma of Incontinence

Nearly 42% of Women in the UAE Suffer from Urinary Incontinence: Abu Dhabi Conference to Tackle the Region’s Hidden Health Crisis

The landmark ICS-EUS 2025 conference will showcase the latest innovations in continence care and promote patient-first approaches that emphasize prevention, holistic wellbeing, and culturally sensitive care across the GCC.

Dr. Yaser Saeedi, President of Emirates Urological Society (EUS) speaking at an EUS Conference in Dubai

  • Nearly 1 in 4 women across the GCC live with incontinence, yet only a fraction seek treatment
  • Congress to explore key themes including Andrology, Uro-Oncology, and Urotechnology, with a spotlight on the digital revolution in continence care

September 1, 2025; Abu Dhabi, UAE – Urinary or fecal incontinence affects nearly one in four women across the GCC, yet fewer than 30% seek treatment. Too often concealed by stigma and misconceptions, the condition quietly undermines quality of life, disrupting work, family responsibilities, and even spiritual practices. With obesity, diabetes, prostate conditions, and neurological disorders on the rise, the challenge is intensifying.

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Real Estate

“الراسخون للعقارات” تطلق مشروع “أراضي بوابة القاسمية”

 تحت شعار “أرض الفرص“ وبقيمة تتجاوز المليار درهم

“الراسخون للعقارات” تطلق مشروع “أراضي بوابة القاسمية”

في الشارقة بمساحة 9,626,000 قدم مربع

دبي، 1 سبتمبر 2025

أعلنت شركة “الراسخون للعقارات” عن إطلاق مشروعها الجديد “أراضي بوابة القاسمية“ في إمارة الشارقة، بقيمة تتجاوز المليار درهم وعلى مساحة تبلغ 9,626,000 قدم مربع، وذلك خلال حفل أقيم يوم الاثنين (1 سبتمبر) في فندق غراند حياة دبي – قاعة بني ياس، بحضور عدد من المسؤولين وممثلي الجهات الحكومية، إلى جانب حشد من المستثمرين وروّاد الأعمال والمهتمين بقطاع التطوير العقاري. وتستمر فعالية المبيعات الحصرية للمشروع حتى مساء 2 سبتمبر 2025، حيث يشكّل الحدث منصة مثالية للتواصل المباشر بين الشركة والمستثمرين للتعرّف إلى مزايا المشروع وخططه المستقبلية.

ويمثل المشروع الجديد امتداداً لرؤية الشركة في تطوير مشاريع نوعية تشكّل قيمة مضافة للمشهد العقاري والصناعي والتجاري في دولة الإمارات، حيث يجمع بين البنية التحتية الحديثة، والموقع الاستراتيجي، والفرص الاستثمارية المرنة، ليحمل هوية جديدة تحت شعار “أرض الفرص”. ويعكس هذا المفهوم قناعة الشركة بأن الأرض ليست مجرد مساحة للبناء، بل هي قاعدة انطلاق حقيقية لكل استثمار ناجح، ورسالة واضحة بأن المشاريع العقارية متى ما ارتبطت بالتخطيط المدروس والموقع الحيوي، فإنها تتحوّل إلى قصص نجاح وفرص مجزية تلهم الأفراد والشركات.

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Real Estate

Al Rasikhoon Real Estate Launches “Al Qasimiya Gate” Project in Sharjah

With a total value exceeding AED 1 billion and spanning 9,626,000 square feet

Al Rasikhoon Real Estate Launches “Al Qasimiya Gate” Project in Sharjah

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, September 1, 2025

Al Rasikhoon Real Estate has officially announced the launch of its latest project, “Al Qasimiya Gate,” in the Emirate of Sharjah. Covering a total area of 9,626,000 square feet and valued at over AED 1 billion, the project was unveiled during an exclusive ceremony on Monday, September 1st, at the Grand Hyatt Dubai’s Baniyas Ballroom, in the presence of government officials, leading business figures, and a diverse group of investors and entrepreneurs.

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