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  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Khalifa University of Science and Technology, a consistently top-ranked research-intensive university based in Abu Dhabi, has developed a new method to manufacture customised glasses using 3D printing that could help people with colour blindness. Colour Vision Deficiency (CVD) is an inherited ocular disorder that manifests itself in limiting the retina cones’ ability to transmit ...

  Dubai / WAM Dar Al Ber Society spent more than AED206, 541,000 during the first half of 2022, benefitting 2.9 million people worldwide through charitable and sustainable development projects. The number of projects reached 22,517 inside the UAE and in several regions around the world. Dr Muhammad Suhail Al Muhairi, CEO and Managing Director of Dar Al Ber Society, ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of her country’s Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 15. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also sent ...

  Dubai / WAM Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on Monday announced that it has obtained the approval of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to allow the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) licensed brokerage firms to become DFM derivatives members and to provide their services in the market for the first time. Currently, there are approximately 21 DGCX brokers ...

  Dubai / WAM The Museum of the Future signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) to showcase unique technologies and solutions related to the future of environmental sustainability and renewable energy. The agreement aims to pave the way for constructive research that helps solve today’s ecological challenges. This agreement is working towards enhancing Dubai’s ...

  DUBAI / WAM Emirates is activating a new codeshare partnership on Monday with Aegean, allowing its customers to benefit from increased connectivity to eight domestic Greek points via Athens, using a single ticket. Emirates will place its code on Aegean operated flights, providing customers with a convenient and seamless booking experience as well as one consistent baggage policy, to ...

  Dubai / WAM The Museum of the Future signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) to showcase unique technologies and solutions related to the future of environmental sustainability and renewable energy. The agreement aims to pave the way for constructive research that helps solve today’s ecological challenges. This agreement is working towards enhancing Dubai’s ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM Zayed University (ZU) has launched “The UAE Inclusive Youth Network”, which successfully educated and trained 41 students over the summer of 2022 to become peer educators and facilitators in topics related to People of Determination inclusivity, accessibility, and technology. The Youth Network, was initiated by the Department of Student Accessibility Services at Zayed University and ...

  Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Emirates Health Services (EHS) has announced the launch its new Smart Health Services application to provide a bundle of health services, including booking a medical appointment, requesting a medical report, home care, and viewing medical records. The launch of the application forms part of EHS’ efforts to continuously develop its digital system and is ...

  SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Charity International (SCI) revealed that the number of orphans it has sponsored for the first half of 2022 has reached 27,055. SCI allocated AED31.6 million to sponsor the orphans in more than 21 countries around the world, in addition to sponsoring orphans inside the country in cooperation with the Sharjah Social Services Department. Mohammed Rashid ...