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Abu Dhabi: Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Magzoub Biophysics Lab have achieved a significant advancement by developing biocompatible and biodegradable tumor-targeting nanospheres. These nanospheres not only enable tumor detection and monitoring but also enhance the effectiveness of light-triggered cancer therapy, marking a major advancement in light-based treatments. As non-invasive, light-based therapies, photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) have the potential to be safe and effective alternatives to conventional cancer treatments, which are beset by a number of issues, including a range of side effects and post-treatment complications. Nanocarriers designed to deliver PDT and PTT more effectively have also proven…

Al Ain: Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC) has launched its latest service station in Mbazzarah Al Khadra, Al Ain. The new station will provide customers with accessible and convenient refueling services. The Group’s newest service station brings the total number of stations across the UAE to 191. The new service station is designed to cater to the fueling needs of residents at Mbazzarah Al Khadra and motorists driving towards Wadi Adventure, Jabal Al Hafeet, and E95 from Al Ain. “ENOC Group’s latest station will cater to the fueling needs of commuters within Al Ain’s eastern border and beyond and…

Dubai: Emirates and Maldivian have announced an interline partnership, allowing Emirates customers to access 16 popular holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond Malé. The agreement follows on from 2022’s signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two airlines to explore opportunities for mutual cooperation. The interline partnership will offer more options for Emirates customers when travelling to the Maldivian archipelago, utilising both carriers’ services and networks on a single ticket as well as enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey. Customers travelling to exotic island destinations in the Maldives will now be able to reap the benefits of…

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organized a virtual forum under the theme ‘Rule of Law and Sustainability’ in celebration of International Day of Law 2023. The forum featured several activities, including panel discussions, awareness newsletters, and cultural competitions. It aimed to enrich the knowledge of DEWA’s employees on legal aspects and DEWA’s policy, which aims at achieving legitimacy and the rule of law within a framework of institutional flexibility and agility to achieve sustainable development. The International Day of Law, which falls on the 13th of September every year, has become an important platform to recall the…

Dubai: Master developer Expo City Dubai has launched the second phase of its Shamsa Townhouses project in Expo Valley, with a limited number of units following the sell-out of the first phase. Due to its global appeal, the project has seen interest from both investors and owners around the world. Mangrove Residences, the first of three clusters of apartment buildings that make up Expo Central, is also selling fast, with two more clusters, Sidr Residences and Sky Residences, coming soon. The speedy sell-out of the first phase of Shamsa Townhouses reflects the buoyant real estate market in Dubai and a…

Dubai: The Museum of the Future, in collaboration with Fiker Institute, an interdisciplinary think tank based in Dubai, will host the first ‘Climate Future Week’ from September 26 to 30, 2023. The event will feature a conference with UAE government officials, prominent public figures, international institutions, and global experts. This initiative aligns with the ‘Year of Sustainability’ and the UAE’s preparations to host COP28 in Dubai this November. The main conference will take place over three days. It includes sessions and keynote speeches that will analyze critical future trends and global challenges in the domain of climate change. They will…

Dubai: The UAE Society of Engineers, in association with the Gulf Engineering Union, is set to launch the 25th Gulf Engineering Forum in the UAE in February 2024. The theme of the Forum is “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future.” The announcement was made during a press conference held at the headquarters of the UAE Society of Engineers in Dubai. It was attended by Eng. Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, President of the UAE Society of Engineers, and Eng. Mohamed Ali Alkhozaae, Secretary-General of the Gulf Engineering Union. The hosting of the forum aligns with the directives of the UAE, its…

Dubai: The UAE Government Experience Exchange Program (GEEP), in partnership with the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy (AGDA), launched the ‘Diplomatic Leaders Program.’ The two-month program involves more than 70 skilled Emirati experts who have participated in joint government experience exchange programs and initiatives with various governments worldwide. The program features a series of lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions to train participants on critical diplomatic skills that will help them effectively share the best UAE practices and experiences with countries worldwide. Mr. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, stressed the importance of upskilling Emirati…

Dubai: The META Film Fest’s second edition is scheduled to take place in Dubai from November 9 to 12, 2023. The annual festival, which showcases the best international films, promises an extraordinary celebration of cinema for filmmakers, industry professionals, and movie lovers alike. Last year’s inaugural edition was a success. The Fest 2023 will focus on delivering quality content, workshops, and masterclasses for budding filmmakers. Over the four days, it will show more than 70 movies from 20+ countries, host 10+ workshops, and welcome more than 50 global celebrities and 15,000 attendees. The shortlisted films will be announced in the…

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, Tawazun Council, and GE Aerospace have partnered to integrate the GE Aerospace software solutions Fuel Insight, Safety Insight, and FlightPulse. The move comes with the aim of reducing carbon emissions, increasing safety, and enhancing airspace efficiency. The partnership agreement was signed by Mr. Muammar Abdulla Abushehab, Chief of Defense and Security Industry Affairs Sector at Tawazun Council; Mr. Mohammad Al Bulooki, Chief Operating Officer at Etihad Airways; Mr. Ron Hutter, Executive Product Sales and Industrial Cooperation at GE Aerospace; and Mr. Andrew Coleman, General Manager of the GE Aerospace software business. Tawazun Council will play an…