DUBAI / GULF TIME CellSave Arabia, the UAE’s only licensed private stem cell biobank, is proud to be at the forefront of the regenerative medicine revolution. In 2022, the company successfully released over 100 stem cell units from its state-of-the-art laboratories for transplant to treat over 12 diseases in the UAE. These achievements are a testament to CellSave Arabia’s commitment ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME American manufacturer of bicycles for comfortable riding, Electra Bicycle Company, announced its entry into the UAE market. It has recently opened a 2 million- euro flagship store spanning an area of 109 square meters in Bluewaters Island in Dubai. The staff can speak five languages, so customers from different countries can easily talk to them. The ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Thought leaders and entrepreneurs from around the world discussed the opportunities presented by AI and quantum computing to optimise efficiency and growth in all walks of life, during Investopia 2023 conference. The session, titled “Quantum Leap: Transforming Industry Through Quantum Computing & AI”, was led by Jan Goetz, CEO and co-Founder of IQM Quantum Computers, Joanna ...

DUBAI / WAM A UAE delegation, headed by Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, has concluded an official visit to Oman, during which ways of enhancing cooperation in fish farming, achieving net-zero targets, mangrove plantation and the UAE’s preparations for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28). The visit culminated in the signing of an ...

BLOOMBERG As Covid-19 lockdowns gripped the world in 2020, Bernard Looney, chief executive officer of BP Plc, made a startling admission: He thought that oil demand might never return to its pre-pandemic peak. But recently, Looney has done an about-face. After announcing ambitious plans to cut emissions, BP, one of the world’s top crude producers, is now plowing more money ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah is set to showcase its unique and authentic tourism experiences at the world’s largest travel trade show, ITB Berlin from March 7-9, in which more than 15 government and private entities will be participating in the Sharjah exhibition along with the “Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority” (SCTDA), showcasing the diverse and vibrant aspects of the ...

DOHA / WAM HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has stressed the importance of doubling support for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and enhancing their response to the complex problems they face, especially in the fields of health, education, poverty, debt settlement, food security, and others. He also noted that developmental problems ...

SHARJAH / WAM Under the patronage of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the 51st edition of the Watches and Jewellery Middle East (WJME) Show, organised by Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), with the support of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), will kick off in the emirate of Sharjah ...

SHARJAH / WAM Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), has honoured 30 national philanthropic organisations in recognition of their long-standing partnerships with AUS and unwavering commitment to serving communities in need at the Community Partners Recognition reception. Organised by the Community Service and Outreach Division at the AUS Office of Student Affairs, the ...

DUBAI / WAM The third edition of the Dubai Metro Music Festival, organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is set to begin on Monday. The week-long celebration of global music, which runs from March 6-12, brings together some of the most innovative ...