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Mpox vaccine gets approved in Singapore as the virus mutates faster than anticipated

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been a public health concern in parts of Africa since the 1970s. Despite its long history, it gained...

Latest study reveals gases harming ozone layer depleting faster than expected

Scientists announced Tuesday that international efforts to protect the ozone layer have been a "huge global success," with harmful atmospheric gases declining faster than anticipated.

WHO’s emergency department faces funding crisis amid rising global health threats

The World Health Organization's emergencies department is grappling with "existential threats" as an unprecedented surge in health crises has depleted its funds.

PureHealth acquires AED1.8bn+ stake in Ardent Health Services

PureHealth, the largest integrated healthcare platform in the Middle East, has become the only UAE-based healthcare provider to directly acquire assets in US hospitals and clinics

UAE’s ADIA invests $500 mn in India’s eyewear startup Lenskart

Sources informed Business Plus that AIDA has nailed a 10% stake at a valuation of $4.2 billion.

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National Life and General Insurance Company: Delivering value beyond insurance to customers

Oman’s largest insurer NLGIC is on course to become a regional multi-line, multi-country giant delivering value beyond insurance to the customers.

Economic growth in GCC to more than halve in 2023: World Bank report

However, the GCC growth will still outperform the wider Middle East and North Africa region, forecast to grow by 3% in 2023, down from 5.8% growth in 2022.

KitchenomiKs aims to transform on-demand food economy in Oman

KitchenomiKs cooks up dainty on-demand delicacies, tossing in emerging technologies, yummy multi-brand choices and seamless delivery.

AI central to UAE’s economic diversification, says COP28 President-Designate

AI will contribute to the UAE’s net zero strategic initiative by 2050 and help unlock advances in climate progress, says H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.

Mrunal Khimji: ‘We owe it to the environment and future generations’

Meet the self-taught fashion designer who creates pieces that can be carried forward by generations. And be confident to repeat your clothes.
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