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Health

Time alone heightens ‘threat alert’ in teenagers

Dan Ngiam 30/11/2024 0

Even when connecting online Scientists have uncovered new insights into the impact of isolation on teenagers, revealing that even brief periods of being alone can heighten sensitivity to threats. This heightened “threat alert” response, which remains even when adolescents are interacting with

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi named top research hospital in UAE for second year running

News Desk 1 28/11/2024 0

For the second consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, has been recognized as the top health research hospital in the UAE by the National Center for Health Research at the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). This prestigious recognition not only validates the hospital’s ground-breaking clinical innovations but also underscores […]

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Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute Selects IQM Spark Quantum Computer to Boost Research

News Desk 1 25/11/2024 0

The Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) under the National Applied Research Laboratories today announces the procurement of its first full-stack quantum computer from IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. The delivery and installation of the system at TSRI’s premises will take place in

Lifestyle

Journaling is Americans’ #1 self-care activity

News Desk 2 24/08/2024 0

Exercise comes in at #2 New data has revealed that journaling is the most Googled self-care activity in the United States. The Manhattan Mental Health Counseling study shows that journaling is the most popular method in 14 US states, surpassing other popular methods like exercise and yoga. The research, which analysed search data from Google […]

Education Saudi Arabia

KAUST commissions new regional-class research vessel

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2024 0

RV Thuwal II will explore the Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has agreed with Freire Shipyards to construct a new regional-class research vessel, RV Thuwal II. The ship will be built at Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. RV Thuwal II […]

Education Saudi Arabia

Aramco to invest $100 million in KAUST

Arnold Pinto 18/08/2024 0

For a Saudi research initiative Aramco has pledged $100 million over the next decade to the Saudi Arabia-based King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). The investment reflects Aramco’s dedication to supporting cutting-edge research in Saudi Arabia. It also aims to accelerate innovation in the Gulf state and address some of the most urgent […]

Tech

Payment card tech spend to reach $13.6 billion globally by 2029

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2024 0

Propped by banks targeting premium users According to a new study, issuer spending on card technology is projected to surge from $9.8 billion globally in 2024 to an impressive $13.6 billion by 2029. This 39% increase underscores a strategic shift among banks and card issuers. Their aim is precise: to attract high-value customers by introducing […]

Tech

Royal Society Warns Of Opaque AI Research Tools Risks

News Desk 2 03/06/2024 0

In Newly Released Report The Royal Society has warned of the potential dangers of relying too heavily on opaque artificial intelligence (AI) systems in scientific research. The comprehensive report, titled ‘Science in the Age of AI,’ delves into the transformative potential of machine learning and large-language models while highlighting the risks they pose to the […]

Health

Interspecies Competition Shaped Ancient Human Evolution

Arnold Pinto 01/05/2024 0

New Research Challenges Conventional Wisdom A groundbreaking study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution has unveiled startling revelations about the intricate dynamics of interspecies competition and its profound impact on ancient humans’ evolutionary trajectory. Led by Dr Laura van Holstein, a biological anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, the

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New Research Finds 83% of Supply Chains Can’t Respond to Disruptions in 24 Hours

News Desk 1 16/04/2024

Despite being one of the biggest lessons from the pandemic era, a new IDC study* sponsored by Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS) reveals slow progress in making supply chains more flexible and resilient while also highlighting optimism towards supply chain orchestration tools as a key enabler for the future. According to research, less than one-fifth (17%) of global

Food Health

New discovery unveils natural peanut defence mechanism

News Desk 1 13/03/2024 0

Paves the way for disease-resistant varieties Scientists have uncovered a natural defence mechanism in peanuts that could revolutionise the development of disease-resistant peanut varieties. Peanuts, a crucial oilseed with economic importance, are particularly susceptible to Aspergillus infection, which can lead to aflatoxin contamination. Researchers from the

Tech GCC UAE

While UAE is adopting AI rapidly, news organisations are lagging, reveals research paper

News Desk 2 20/07/2023

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, July 20, 2023: While the global news media world is being disrupted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) led by bigtime players, news organisations in the UAE have been slow in the use and adoption of AI in newsrooms, according to a paper authored by three university researchers. The findings suggest that while […]

Business

AI Literacy Revolution Sweeping Through the World: Will UAE Entrepreneurs Keep Up with the Pace?

News Desk 2 19/07/2023

Dubai, July 19, 2023 – According to the latest research from McKinsey, over 60 percent of businesses in the GCC region are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) in at least one business function. To strengthen this transition, Creative Zone, UAE’s top business setup consultancy, collaborates with Fahed Bizzari to deliver an entrepreneur-focused edition of the

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From Vision To Reality: Sheikh Khalifa’s Legacy Revolutionizes Cancer Care In The UAE

News Editor 28/05/2023 0

From Vision To Reality: Sheikh Khalifa’s Legacy Revolutionizes Cancer Care In The UAE: After assuming the presidency in 2004, the late President Sheikh Khalifa made the well-being of UAE residents a key focus of his strategic development plan. As a result, his vision came to be through the major expansion of cancer care facilities throughout […]

Business GCC UAE

UAE’s Technology Innovation Institute Launches Open-Source “Falcon 40B” Large Language Model for Research & Commercial Utilization

Middle East News 247 25/05/2023

Abu Dhabi-United Arab Emirates — The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research center and the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today strengthened its growing international influence in the field of artificial intelligence by announcing that “Falcon 40B,” the UAE’s first

Business

Hevolution Foundation Geroscience Research Opportunities (HF-GRO) Awards Unveiled, with a Budget of up to $115M Over Five Years

Middle East News 247 08/05/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Hevolution Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides grants and early-stage investments to incentivize research and entrepreneurship in healthspan science, is launching a new grants program, “Hevolution Foundation – Geroscience Research Opportunities” (HF-GRO). HF-GRO will provide funding for pre-clinical research in aging biology and

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Space-Grown Tomatoes Collected By UAE Astronaut Set To Enhance Research Upon Return To Earth

News Editor 02/05/2023 0

Space-Grown Tomatoes Collected By UAE Astronaut Set To Enhance Research Upon Return To Earth: This weekend, tomatoes harvested in space by Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi will return to Earth to help support future missions. The little greenhouse on board the International Space Station is where the dwarf vegetables were grown in December. NASA’s Innovative […]

Energy Business

Research reveals energy concerns impacting business competitiveness

News Desk 2 20/03/2023

Dubai; 20th March 2023: Research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. According to ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey1 of 2,300 leaders in 10 markets around the world, including the UAE, […]

Business

Acuity Knowledge Partners Tops 5,500 Staff as Demand for Bespoke Research and Analytics Continues

Middle East News 247 20/03/2023

LONDON — Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, staffing and technology solutions to the financial services sector, is proud to highlight its success in adding new clients across key markets and expanding existing relationships over the past year, as well as completing its first bolt-on transaction. With a presence

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Dubai Foundation Signs MoU With UNESCO’s Regional Centre for Excellent Education

News Editor 18/03/2023 0

The HRMFDAP and the UNESCO Regional Centre for Quality and Excellence in Education have agreed to work together more closely in the areas of education and research by signing an MoU. The agreement was signed at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library on the margins of the World Conference for Innovation in Education, which was hosted by HRH Sheikh Mohammed […]