NEW YORK / WAM The threat of famine, with people slowly starving to death, must be considered a red line for international peace and security, the UN Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator, Reena Ghelani, said, warning that warring groups deliberately use hunger as a tactic of war. Globally, over 250 million people suffered acute hunger in 2022, the highest in …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), a subsidiary of PureHealth, and Sanofi, have entered into a collaboration agreement, to enhance diagnostic performance and accuracy in the field of rare diseases. The agreement will particularly focus on expediting the screening process for lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) and reducing the average diagnostic journey for rare disease patients. …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and TotalEnergies on Friday announced a strategic transaction that will see ADNOC acquire a 30% equity stake in the Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea. Adnoc’s investment into the Caspian region aims to create a substantial growth position as it …