Understanding lipoprotein(a) and its genetic impact on the heart

A call for early testing and broader public awareness

Media webinar titled “Introducing the Little (a) with Big Consequences” warned that one in five people unknowingly carry a genetic risk for heart disease, stressing the urgent need for greater awareness and screening.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 September 2025 — Novartis today convened leading experts from science, policy, patient advocacy, and clinical care to spotlight elevated lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a) – a little-known but highly prevalent genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) that affect 1 in 5 people worldwide.1 

The global educational webinar, titled “Introducing the Little (a) with Big Consequences”, was attended by journalists from leading media publications across the UAE. Held ahead of World Heart Day (29 September 2025), the session was part of a global awareness campaign by Novartis in collaboration with Global Heart Hub to raise awareness of elevated lipoprotein(a) and advance equitable access to testing and care worldwide.

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Emergent Raises $30M to Democratize Software Creation, Hits $15M ARR in Record Time, Expands into MENA

  • One of World’s Fastest Growing AI Startups, launches the world’s first agentic vibe-coding platform that builds production-ready applications for users from all walks of life, no technical skills required
  • The brand will play a pivotal role in enabling entrepreneurs, creators, and enterprises across MENA and Asia to accelerate innovation.

Mukund Jha, Co-Founder and CEO and Madhav Jha, Co-Founder of Emergent.sh ( L-R)

Dubai, September 24, 2025:— Emergent, one of the fastest growing AI startups globally, announced $30 million in total funding, including a new $23 million Series A led by Lightspeed. This follows a $7 million seed round raised earlier in the year. Founded in 2025 in San Francisco, Emergent has already reached $15 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) within just 90 days of launch, making it one of the fastest-growing AI-startups globally.

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مؤسسة محمد بن زايد للأثر الإنساني تتعهد بتقديم 11 مليون دولارلدعم الأولمبياد الخاص الدولي وتوسعة نطاق التعليم الشامل للجميع على المستوى العالمي

مؤسسة محمد بن زايد للأثر الإنساني تتعهد بتقديم 11 مليون دولار لدعم الأولمبياد الخاص الدولي وتوسعة نطاق التعليم الشامل للجميع على المستوى العالمي

  • منحة بقيمة 11 مليون دولار لدعم أنشطة المركز العالمي للأولمبياد الخاص للدمج في التعليم، ومقرّه أبوظبي.
  • سيسهم التمويل الجديد في توسيع نطاق برنامج “مدارس الأبطال الموحدة” في 10 دول، وتدريب أكثر من 6,000 معلم ومعلمة حول العالم على أحدث أساليب وممارسات التعليم الدامج.
  • يُذكر أن المركز العالمي للأولمبياد الخاص للدمج في التعليم تأسس في عام 2020 بفضل منحة كريمة بقيمة 25 مليون دولار قدّمها صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس الدولة، حفظه الله.

أبوظبي، دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة – 25 سبتمبر 2025 – أعلنت مؤسسة محمد بن زايد للأثر الإنساني عن تقديم منحة بقيمة 11 مليون دولار للمركز العالمي للأولمبياد الخاص للدمج في التعليم، الذي يقع مقره في أبوظبي، وذلك بهدف دعم توسيع نطاق برنامج “مدارس الأبطال الموحدة”، الذي يُعد برنامجاً رائداً يرسخ قيم الدمج والشمول المجتمعي بين الشباب من ذوي الإعاقات الذهنية وأقرانهم.

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The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity Pledges US$11M to Special Olympics International

The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity Pledges US$11M to Special Olympics International to Expand Inclusive Education Globally

  • The $11 million grant will support the work of the Abu Dhabi-based Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education
  • The funding will scale the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program in 10 countries and help train over 6,000 educators globally in inclusive practices
  • The Center was established in 2020 by a $25 million gift given by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE
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OQ ANCHORS OMAN’S MARKET DIALOGUE AT CAPITAL MARKETS DAY AND MEIRA, REINFORCING INVESTOR CONFIDENCE AND DRIVING SUSTAINABLE FINANCIAL TRANSFORMATION

  • OQ’s Capital Market Day coincides with MEIRA Annual Conference, reinforcing Oman’s role in regional capital markets dialogue.
  • MEIRA 2025 gathers 900 participants and 100 institutional investors, with OQ leading dialogue on transparency, governance and sustainable growth.
  • OQ subsidiaries MSX market capitalisation exceeds OMR 4 billion, with OMR 212 million in dividends distributed year-to-date.
  • Through its unified investment narrative across listed companies, OQ highlights the strength of Oman’s energy sector as a solid foundation for financial transformation, reaffirming its role as a catalyst for economic diversification and sustainable growth.

Muscat, Oman – September 24, 2025 – OQ, Oman’s global energy investment group, convened more than 200 institutional investors, analysts and market leaders at its inaugural Capital Markets Day (CMD), the first of its kind in Oman, on 23 September in Muscat, before taking centre stage as Mega Sponsor of the Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Annual Conference 2025 hosted in Muscat on 24–25 September. The back-to-back forums underscore Oman’s growing prominence as a regional hub for capital markets dialogue and highlight OQ’s role as a national gateway linking energy investments with the foundations of sustainable financial transformation.

The event also highlighted the contribution of OQ’s listed subsidiaries, which now account for more than 30% of the Muscat Stock Exchange’s (main and parallel markets) total capitalisation, with a combined market value exceeding OMR 4 billion and dividends of OMR 212 million distributed year-to-date. This reinforced OQ’s role as a trusted investment benchmark and a bellwether for market liquidity and investor confidence in Oman.

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