Daily Archives: July 21, 2026

Health Care

Novo Nordisk Gulf Appoints Venkat Kalyan as General Manager

Dubai, UAE – 21 July 2026: Novo Nordisk has appointed Mr. Venkat Kalyan as General Manager for Novo Nordisk Gulf. The appointment reinforces the company’s confidence in the Gulf’s evolving healthcare ecosystem and the UAE’s growing role as a strategic centre for medical research, innovation, and partnership-led growth.

In this role, Mr. Kalyan will oversee Novo Nordisk’s operations across the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and Yemen. He will focus on strengthening healthcare partnerships, advancing innovation, and improving outcomes for patients living with chronic diseases.

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Automibiles & Motoring

Why Full-Size SUVs and Pickups Dominate GM Middle East Sales

Full-size SUVs and pickups powered 44% of General Motors Middle East’s sales over 25 years

And today they are safer, smarter and more efficient than ever

Middle East —For decades, full-size SUVs and pickups have been at the heart of how customers across the Middle East define confidence on the road, accounting for almost half of General Motors (GM) Middle East’ssales, exactly 44% between 2000 and 2025, reflecting a deep, enduring preference for capability, space, presence and safety.

As GM marks 100 years in the region, that connection also speaks to a legacy built over generations, shaped by iconic vehicles, andhow strength, safety and confidence have evolved.For many Middle Easterncar enthusiasts, GM’s classic vehicleshad the kind of visual character that felt timelessand, during their era they were at the forefront of the industry, representing strength and safety — built from thick metal, heavy materials and a visibly sturdier form.Yet,vehicle safety is more nuanced, shaped by physics, efficiency and a far deeper understanding of how to protect people in the moments that matter most.

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Featured, Shopping & Promotions

Swathy Santhosh: Winner of Dubai’s ‘Win Your Home’ Initiative

A Dream Come True: Abu Dhabi Resident Wins Her First Home Through ‘Win Your Home in Dubai’

Abu Dhabi Resident Swathy Santhosh, a Kerala expat, becomes the fifth winner, bringing her one step closer to reuniting with her husband and family in the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 21 July 2026: Continuing the success of the citywide Win Your Home in Dubai initiative, a brand-new studio apartment has been awarded to its fifth winner, Swathy Santhosh, an Indian expat from Kerala, marking a life-changing moment as she looks forward to reuniting with her loved ones in the UAE.

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Health Care

First in Abu Dhabi: Advanced Heart Monitoring Tech at Cleveland Clinic

  • Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi becomes the first hospital in Abu Dhabi to implant an advanced wireless heart monitoring system designed to detect heart failurebefore symptoms occur.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 21 July,2026:Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has become the first hospital in Abu Dhabi to implant an advanced heart monitoringsensor that detects early signs of deterioration in patients with chronic heart failure. The system sends data remotely to the care team, enabling earlier intervention and more personalized care for patients living with the condition, even when not physically present at the hospital. The adoption of this technology further enhances Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s remote patient monitoring capabilities andpatients-first care delivery.

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Business & Investments

Exploring Investment Opportunities: Dubai and China

  • Salem AlShamsi: “We are focused on building long-term strategic partnershipsthat enable Chinese companies to capitalise on Dubai’s competitive advantages.”

Dubai, UAE –Dubai Chambers discussed ways to advance bilateral relations between Dubai and China during a recent meeting with the Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce. The discussions focused on strengthening trade and investment cooperation between the business communities in both markets, supporting the growth of bilateral partnerships, and creating new avenues for companies to capitalise on the promising opportunities available in Dubai and China.

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