Monthly Archives: September 2025

Business & Investments

7th Future Food Forum 2025

Under the patronage of Ministry of Economy and Tourism

7th Future Food Forum 2025 opens with a vision to drive food security and expand sector to AED 40 billion

  • H.E. Abdulla bin Touq calls for innovation and sustainability to be the foundation of the UAE’s food economy which aims to increase the sector’s GDP Contribution from AED 30 billion to AED 40 billion
  • Day one of the Forum launched the Knowledge Hub and the Global Buyers Programme, reinforcing the UAE Food Cluster as a driver of innovation and trade.
  • The Forum demonstrates the UAE’s growing role as a global hub where government, industry, and academia converge to build resilient, sustainable food systems.
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Education

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence hosts 3rd Mailis programme to explore AI’s role in shaping future of work

Abu Dhabi, 23 September 2025: Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has hosted the third edition of its community engagement platform, Mailis, bringing together entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators. Held under the theme ROI Redefined: Return on Innovation, the session featured key voices from Abu Dhabi’s government, business, and startup sectors. Together, they discussed how artificial intelligence is redefining the workplace, powering startups, and strengthening the UAE’s innovation ecosystem.

Opening the session, Rawdha Almeraikhi, Director of Outreach at MBZUAI, said: “We want people to stop seeing AI as just a tool. It is a partner, one that amplifies human creativity, accelerates problem-solving, and pushes the boundaries of what is possible. By bringing together some of the most forward-thinking voices from Abu Dhabi’s innovation ecosystem, Mailis was launched to coincide with the UAE’s Year of Community, and is helping ignite the collaborations that will shape the UAE’s AI-powered future.”

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Featured

G-SHOCK Launches the MRG-B2000BG-3A: A Bold Fusion of Premium Craftsmanship and Japanese Tradition

Dubai, UAE — September 23, 2025: G-SHOCK, the brand that continues to set the standard in durable luxury timepieces, proudly unveils the MRG-B2000BG-3A, a striking new model in its flagship MR-G series. Designed and crafted in Japan, this premium analog watch blends cutting-edge technology with refined artistry, inspired by the deep green hue that iron takes on when heated to make traditional Japanese armor and helmets.

The MRG-B2000BG-3A features a distinctive kurogane-iro (deep green) color scheme, traditionally associated with Japanese ironwork. This rich tone is combined with gold accents, creating a bold, dignified aesthetic. The watch’s multi-component bezel and band are treated with deep-layer hardening and DLC coating, ensuring both exceptional durability and an elevated finish.

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Health Care

Medcare unveils AI technology to spot heart disease before it even begins

  • Almost 50% of Medcare patients experiencing myocardial infarctions are under 50.
  • Residents in the UAE are developing coronary artery disease as early as 15 years sooner than previously expected.

Dubai – September 22, 2025: Medcare has introduced a groundbreaking AI powered blood test, in response to the growing number of young people in the region having cardiovascular issues and sudden onset of heart attacks. Clinical studies show that in the MENA and South Asia regions, the average age for a first-time heart attack has decreases by 5-10 years. This new blood test can predict the development of coronary artery disease with 95% accuracy, before there are any symptoms. Available at Medcare Hospital Al Safa, this test is a breakthrough in preventive cardiology, offering patients and physcians a highly accurate, low risk and fast alternative to traditional diagnostics.

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Heart diseases can be asymptomatic, showing no signs until something serious like a heart attack happens. In the UAE, this is becoming evident in younger people. Research indicates individuals in this region are diagnosed with coronary artery disease about 15 years earlier than in other countries.

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Health Care

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Showcases Pioneering Cancer Research for World Cancer Research Day

From uncovering why young adults face rising cancer rates to pioneering vaccines and new therapies, MSK’s latest research is shaping the future of cancer care in the Middle East and worldwide.

DOHA, DUBAI, RIYADH. September 24, 2025. On World Cancer Research Day, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) highlights pioneering research that is improving treatment options, expanding access to precision care, and offering hope to patients across the Middle East.

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