Doctor highlights that 7% reduction in body weight could decrease the risk of developing type 2- diabetes by 58%.
August 28, 2024; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Continuing its mission to educate the community on effective diabetes management, RAK Hospital held an insightful webinar titled “Diabetes: A Metabolic Syndrome” as part of the ongoing RAK Diabetes Challenge. This marked the third year of the successful initiative, which aims to empower participants with knowledge and tools to combat diabetes. The session was led by Dr. Hala Youssef Hamdy Abouel Seoud, Specialist Endocrinology & Head of Department at RAK Hospital.
Dr. Hala Youssef Hamdy Abouel Seoud, Specialist Endocrinology & Head of Department at RAK Hospital.
Supporting UAE’s Vision, Innovations Group reinforces its commitment to the country’s sustainable solutions.
28th, August 2024, Dubai, UAE: Innovations Group, the leading staffing and HR solutions provider in the UAE, today announced its expansion into the biohazard and medical waste management segment.
This strategic move aligns with the group’s commitment to offering varied comprehensive services to its customers that address the growing needs of the UAE’s healthcare sector, particularly the critical need for specialized waste management solutions.
Economist Impact’s 4th Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit
How can trade recover amid uncertainty?
[Dubai,October 8-9, 2024] The landscape of international commerce and logistics is evolving rapidly, driven by challenges such as protectionism, global conflict and the rising need for sustainable operations. However, with these concerns beget opportunities, ranging from new technologies, and emerging growth markets, to innovative supply-chain and procurement models.
To address these issues and explore future strategies, the Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit will gather 500 industry leaders in Dubai. Supported by The Executive Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this summit will provide a platform to navigate the complexities of the current trade environment and promote efficient, resilient and future-proof supply chains.
Operating profit increased by 19% year-on-year to reach USD 25m, up from USD 21m in H1 2023
Rising Sukuk costs continued to negatively impact the REIT’s performance
Funds From Operations (“FFO”) improved whilst remaining negative at USD 1.5m for H1 2024 (H1 2023: negative USD 3.6m)
NAV per share grew by 34% year-on-year to USD 1.76, which is an all-time high
Finance To Value decreased year-on-year 6 p.p. to 40%, its lowest level since 2016
Value of Investment Properties increased by 18% year-on-year, with total assets reaching USD 1.1bn
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 27 August 2024 – Equitativa (Dubai) Limited (“Equitativa”), manager of Emirates REIT (CEIC) PLC (“Emirates REIT” or the “REIT”), today reported financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2024, for Emirates REIT.
Professor and graduate underline role of female changemakers in achieving 2031 vision
28th August 2024, Dubai, UAE: As the UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Associate Professor, Dr. Naseem Abdulla, and Environmental Health Management graduate, Maisa Alzayyani, exemplify the crucial role that females in the public sector have to play in achieving the vision ‘We the UAE 2031’. As Acting CEO of EHS and Director of the Health & Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, Dr. Abdulla is inspiring emerging women leaders like Alzayyani, as they work cohesively to enhance the public health of the city and build a sustainable future inspired by the national vision.
Dr. Naseem Abdulla, Associate Professor, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and Director of the Health and Safety Department at Dubai Municipality, Acting CEO of Emirates Health Services
With a career spanning over 17 years at Dubai Municipality, Dr. Abdulla recognizes the importance of integrating academic insights into practical applications within the public sector. An influential figure in both government and academia within the UAE ecosystem, Dr. Abdulla says this synergy has been instrumental in her current roles, as a department director and Acting CEO of the EHS Agency. She explains, “My experience as an Associate Professor at CUD has been invaluable in shaping my approach to public service and leadership, equipping me with the skills and perspectives necessary to drive positive change in our communities. Through academia, I’ve sharpened my critical thinking and research abilities. Publishing in scientific journals has allowed me to contribute to the field’s knowledge base while also informing my own decision-making in practice.”
Maisa Alzayyani, Environmental Health Management graduate, Candian University Dubai
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