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SRTIP forges landmark healthcare R&D partnerships to boost Sharjah’s innovation economy

In the Presence of H.E. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi

SRTIP forges landmark healthcare R&D partnerships to boost Sharjah’s innovation economy

3 MoU’s signed with Emirates Health Services, Sharjah Health Authority, and BEEAH Group, to boost healthcare

SHARJAH, UAE, May 04, 2025: The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) has signed a trio of strategic memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with leading government and private sector stakeholders, cementing the emirate’s commitment to advancing healthcare research and innovation.

The signing ceremony, attended and supported by Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson and President of SRTIP, marked a pivotal moment in the emirate’s strategy to become a regional hub for cutting-edge medical innovation.

The three agreements, inked with Emirates Health Services (EHS), Sharjah Health Authority (SHA), and environmental and sustainability pioneer BEEAH Group, underscore SRTIP’s multi-pronged approach to fostering a dynamic, research-driven healthcare ecosystem.

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**Emirates Digestive Diseases Week 2025: Advancing Innovations in Digestive Health** 

The Emirates Digestive Diseases Week (EDDW) 2025, a premier event in gastroenterology, was successfully convened from April 25–26 at Dubai’s Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel. Organized in partnership with Mediclinic Middle East and executed by iConference, the conference drew over 1,200 healthcare professionals, fostering dialogue on groundbreaking advancements in digestive health and underscoring the transformative power of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care. 

The program featured internationally accredited scientific sessions endorsed by leading global institutions, including the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), and the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE).

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Orchid Fertility Eliminates Embryo Biopsy Risks with Advanced Genetic Testing

Technique makes genetic testing more accessible to couples undergoing IVF

Dubai, UAE – Orchid Fertility Dubai is at the forefront of reproductive technology with an innovative answer to one of the biggest challenges in assisted reproduction—i.e., the selection of the healthiest embryos while eliminating risks associated with traditional testing methods. With the introduction of Non-Invasive Preimplantation Genetic Testing (niPGT), Orchid Fertility is transforming the IVF experience to boost the likelihood of a successful pregnancy and minimize stress on embryos.

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RAK Hospital Webinar Explores the Psychology Behind Weight Loss

RAK Obefit Challenge 2025 continues with eye-opening insights into mindset, emotional triggers, and sustainable change

Ras Al Khiamah, UAE – April 29, 2025: As part of its ongoing RAK Weight Loss Challenge 2025, RAK Hospital hosted a deeply engaging and enlightening Obefit Webinar on “The Psychology of Weight Loss”, led by renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Savita Date. The session brought to light a powerful, often-overlooked truth: lasting weight loss begins in the mind, not just on the plate.

Dr Savita Date, Clinical Psychologist

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Mental Health is not for Crazy People

There is a fact that stigma is the strongest barrier to reach to mental health support or treatment.

 »» We cannot deny the power of cultural stigma as the biggest barrier to seek mental health care. To be specific, if you have a mental illness; you are a sinner or you are possessed by evil spirits or you have a bad karma. Mental health is a taboo or shame rather than a condition that may be addressed by professionals and that can be healed, alleviated or cleared up.  It is not uncommon that if you have a family member who seems odd, this member is hidden as much as possible as it brings shame to family.

Dr. Ece Tansu, Clinical Psychologist, Al Zahra Hospital Dubai

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