Monthly Archives: July 2026

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Sheikha Bodour’s Arabic Libraries Boost Literacy in Malaysia

H.H. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi leads donation of six portable libraries through the Foundation’s Pledge a Library initiative

  • Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi: “We are honoured to contribute to Malaysia’s Arabic education legacy by expanding children’s access to quality Arabic books.”
  • Adibah Omar: “Collaboration enriches opportunities for our students to engage more deeply with Arabic language and literature while reinforcing the strong educational and cultural ties between Malaysia and the UAE.”


Kuala Lumpur, 14 July 2026

Her Highness Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and Chairperson of Kalimat Foundation (KF), has led the foundation’s latest international literacy initiative in Malaysia, donating six portable libraries containing 600 Arabic-language children’s books to schools across the country, expanding access to quality Arabic reading resources for more than 4,000 students.

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Technologies

UAE’s Digital Engagement Amid Cybersecurity Fears

UAE Consumers Among World’s Most Digitally Engaged Despite High Cybersecurity Concerns, Reveals IDEMIA Secure Transactions Study

New IPSOS BVA global study paints a striking picture: despite being among the most enthusiastic adopters of digital services, 63% of Emiratis declare having already experienced hacking or data theft, being one of the highest level of concern in the world.

Hand holding smartphone showing payment successful next to contactless payment terminal
Using a smartphone for contactless payment at a cafe counter

14 July 2026, Dubai, UAE: The IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) study, conducted across 11 countries with more than 3 300 respondents[1], highlights a challenge for the digital economy. The rapid evolution of digital technologies is creating a growing gap between adoption and understanding. In the UAE, where digital transformation is advancing rapidly across payments, connectivity and digital services, trust is becoming a defining factor in how consumers engage with technology.

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National Bonds Places “Generation Shapers” at the Heart of Its Year of Family Agenda

In Response to His Highness Crown Prince of Dubai’s Directive to Redefine the Role of Housewifes

National Bonds Places “Generation Shapers” at the Heart of Its Year of Family Agenda

  • Launch of a rewards package for Generation Shapers and their children, including quarterly incentive rewards, dedicated rewards for children, and year-round recreational and educational activities.

Mrs. Rehab Lootah, Deputy CEO of National Bonds

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Health Care

مبادرات جديدة لمركز ميموريال سلون كيترنغ لعلاج السرطان تُدخل الذكاء الاصطناعي إلى الرعاية اليومية لمرضى السرطان

العمل على مطابقة التجارب السريرية واختيار العلاج المناعي قد تُسهم في تحسين مسارات العلاج للمرضى في  الشرق الأوسط

دبي، الرياض، الدوحة –14 يوليو2026

أعلن مركز ميموريال سلون كيترنغ لعلاج السرطان عن ادخال تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي إلى مجالين مهمين في رعاية مرضى السرطان، من خلال مبادرات جديدة تركز على مطابقة المرضى مع التجارب السريرية والتنبؤ بالاستجابة للعلاج المناعي عبر استخدام تحاليل الدم الروتينية. بالنسبة للمرضى في منطقة الشرق الأوسط الذين يسافرون إلى الخارج لتلقي علاج متخصص، هذه المبادرات تُسهم في اتخاذ قرارات علاجية أكثر دقة وتحديد مسار أوضح نحو الطب الشخصي والدقيق.
ويعمل مركز ميموريال سلون كيترنغ لعلاج السرطان مع شركات الذكاء الاصطناعي الابداعي المتخصصة في مجال الأورام لإطلاق منصة تساعد الفرق الطبية على مراجعة سجلات المرضى وتحديد التجارب السريرية المناسبة بشكل أسرع. ويقوم النظام بتحليل المعلومات الطبية، بما في ذلك ملاحظات الأطباء والمستندات العلاجية، وربط المرضى بالتجارب ذات الصلة مع تقديم تفسير واضح لأسباب إمكانية تأهلهم للمشاركة.

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Health Care

New MSK initiatives bring AI into everyday cancer care

Work in clinical trial matching and immunotherapy selection could help improve treatment pathways for patients from the Middle East

DUBAI, RIYADH, DOHA, 14 July 2026. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is bringing artificial intelligence into two important areas of cancer care, with new work focused on clinical trial matching and predicting immunotherapy response using routine blood tests. For patients from the Middle East who travel abroad for specialist cancer treatment, they point to more informed treatment decisions and a clearer path to personalized and precision medicine.

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