19/04/2024
This week’s Beshara newsletter is about the collective power of good, which saw communities in the UAE rally to help people and animals after the country’s worst storm on record. Read the stories through the link in our bio.
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18/04/2024
Could there soon be an alternative to chemotherapy for blood cancer patients?
Researchers have discovered a new way to prevent the progression of the disease using a new compound called IOX5, which blocks an enzyme in the body’s cells that senses changes in oxygen levels.
The drug provides a new way to treat leukaemia without affecting the normal production of blood cells within the bone marrow.
The next stage for the latest research is to run trials using IOX5 in combination with other similar therapies, and potentially be applied to other cancers.
“This study is an excellent example of cancer researchers and chemists working closely together to develop and test new cancer therapeutics,” said Prof Kristian Helin, chief executive of The Institute of Cancer Research, London.
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16/04/2024
Dubai Police have embraced cutting-edge forensics to solve cold cases and ensure criminals have nowhere to hide from justice.
From collecting DNA in air particles from air conditioning units, to the latest Y-chromosome testing kit, new tools are helping officers solve cases left unanswered for years.
“It can give families closure, to identify missing people,” Lt Col Dr Rashid Alghafri told The National.
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12/04/2024
This week’s collection of good news stories is all about people coming together to celebrate, change lives and fight for a cherished cause.
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12/04/2024
Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke – better known as Kanye - is a 14-year-old non-verbal autistic artist.
He discovered art at a young age. When he was five years old, Kanye’s parents enrolled him in an art class in his native Abuja, Nigeria. The teacher told his mother: “You have brought a genius to us.”
Art is Kanye’s primary mode of communication, and his participation in global exhibitions celebrates the achievements of children who are on the spectrum.
The young artist travelled to the UAE to present 20 paintings in the lobby of The H Dubai.
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12/04/2024
The installation of government-sponsored solar panels in Modhera in the western Indian state of Gujarat has been life-changing for the village’s 1,350 families.
Gujarat, off the coast of the Arabian Sea, is one of the hottest places in the world, with summer temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees Celsius.
The installations have reduced power expenses for most households by at least 40 per cent.
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05/04/2024
This week’s stories in our award-winning Beshara newsletter are all about promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity through community initiatives and the world of art that knows no borders.
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03/04/2024
The most comprehensive global assessment of its kind to date suggests that marine protected areas contribute significantly to fishing and tourism.
Research indicates that fully protected areas can help restore fish populations by 500 per cent on average, yielding larger fish over time.
A new study of over 50 protected areas across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania has concluded that these areas bring significant economic benefits as well.
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22/03/2024
A growing number of UAE companies are supporting employees with fertility issues, as more people in the Emirates seek medical solutions for family planning.
Solutions include IVF coverage within health insurance packages and allowing staff members undergoing fertility treatment to use a portion of their maternity leave.
“We want to dispel this stigma and instead empower our people to take on major life decisions stress-free,” says Richard Stilgoe, human resources director at WSP Middle East, which introduced fertility provisions for workers in 2021.
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22/03/2024
A young man’s hopes of becoming an Emirates pilot have been resurrected after a surgeon in Dubai used innovative stem cell treatments to repair his severe burns.
18-year-old Mohammed Garba, from Katsina in Nigeria, suffered injuries in his face, arms and legs after a gas bottle exploded near his home.
Dr Sanjay Parashar, a leading plastic surgeon, used the latest skin grafting techniques to set Mr Garba on the recovery road, waiving the Dh50,000 medical fees he would usually charge.
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22/03/2024
Shawn Green is single-handedly eliminating up to 35 million plastic bottles a year in the UAE.
The entrepreneur introduced Sprudel, an eco-friendly water company, to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism in 2014 and has since worked with businesses across the emirate to instal taps with filtered water that allow them to eliminate single-use plastic bottles on their premises.
Sprudel means “sparkling water” in German, so while there were other companies in Dubai offering water-dispenser solutions, Mr Green was the first to introduce the concept of turning tap water into a carbonated drink.
He also invented a high-capacity, closed-loop bottling system for hotels to ditch plastic bottles, which now features in 23 hotels in the UAE.
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20/03/2024
Research of the world’s blue zones has unearthed the secrets of living longer.
It found that centenaries across different communities all “simply lived in environments that nudged them into daily movement, encouraged social connectedness and plant-based eating – making the healthy choice not only easy, but unavoidable”, says Dan Buettner, explorer and author.
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20/03/2024
A schoolgirl in Dubai has been presented with a Diana Legacy Award for leading a global initiative that helps young women from underprivileged communities unlock their potential.
Netra Venkatesh established SpunkGo at the age of 14 in 2020. It is a volunteer-led programme that offers free online seminars about different life skills.
The organisation has helped support more than 5,000 people, and has volunteers in more than 20 locations around the world.
“The point in starting this was that everyone has a burning passion and a desire and that with the right resources, people are able to make opportunities for themselves,” says Netra.
The teenager also said she was proud to receive the accolade, which celebrates the humanitarian work of the late Princess Diana and is supported by her sons Prince William and Prince Harry, because it would help to shine a light on the achievements of those her initiative helped.
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18/03/2024
Omar Ismail is making history as the first Palestinian to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games in taekwondo.
His qualification will be a source of inspiration for millions of Palestinians, especially in Gaza where the enclave’s residents are living under constant Israeli bombardment and siege.
Only 26 athletes have represented Palestine at the Olympic Games.
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15/03/2024
A poignant moment for the Gaza aid effort as Ramadan spirit shines through - this week’s Beshara newsletter is about open arms and giving hands (literally and metaphorically) and bettering the environment.
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10/03/2024
Fatmah Muhammad is shattering stereotypes about her Palestinian heritage, one sweet treat at a time.
Born and based in the US, the baker found her calling with the help of her mother’s traditional knafeh recipe.
“Growing up, I remember how my mum’s knafeh would bring so much happiness in the room and joy on people’s faces,” says Muhammad.
“I remember it as something beautiful, which brought warmth to others, and so I wanted to continue with that tradition.”
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07/03/2024
Abu Dhabi University has teamed up with Swiss company Neubio to produce cheaper cochlear implants for people with hearing loss in the Emirates.
The UAE Hears the World Initiative aims to reduce the cost of the earpieces, currently $20,000 to $30,000, by up to two thirds.
The initiative also involves donating 50 implants for people in need in the UAE and around the world before Ramadan.
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02/03/2024
Dr Nawal Al-Hosany, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the International Renewable Energy Agency, has become the first person from the Middle East to receive the Energy Institute’s President’s Award.
This award recognises Dr Al-Hosany’s exceptional contributions to accelerating the energy transition, her advocacy for renewable energy and her efforts to encourage greater female participation in the energy sector, said officials.
“I am incredibly humbled and proud to receive the Energy Institute’s President’s Award,” Dr Al-Hosany told The National.
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01/03/2024
Read about the incredible efforts of those recognised as ‘Arab Hope Makers’ in the latest edition of our Beshara newsletter, along with more stories that shine a light on the best of humanity. Tap the link in our bio.
01/03/2024
The UAE has opened hundreds of housing units to shelter families displaced by last year’s earthquake in Syria, as part of a project to build 1,000 homes in Latakia, western Syria.
The units will provide shelter for about 1,500 people, state news agency Wam reported.
The 7.8-magnitude quake that struck near the Turkish-Syrian border in the early hours of February 6 last year killed at least 50,000 in Turkey and more than 7,000 in Syria, and destroyed thousands of homes.
The housing project is part of the Emirates Red Crescent’s Operation Gallant Knight 2, which aims to support those affected by the earthquake.
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29/02/2024
Faisal Al Mosawi, who became the world’s fastest diver with an underwater wheelchair in Dubai, sends a message to all people of determination that everyone can pursue their dreams.
Mr Al Mosawi, 38, was born in Kuwait and played football until a car accident in 2005 left him paralysed in the lower half of his body.
Two years after the accident, he discovered a passion for diving and has never looked back.
“After a series of operations with a hope to walk again, I was frustrated and isolated myself at home. But I decided to be a new person and pursue a different career path,” Mr Al Mosawi said.
“This achievement is a testament to the limitless capability of the human.”
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25/02/2024
Four finalists from Iraq, Egypt and Morocco have been named the 2024 Arab Hope Makers at a ceremony in Dubai.
The winners will each receive Dh1 million in recognition of their humanitarian work.
The major award was established by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to honour people in the Arab world who dedicate their lives to improving communities.
“In our part of the world, hope-making is life-making,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
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22/02/2024
A glove that can help translate hand gestures into spoken words could help millions of hearing-impaired or deaf people and those who have speech difficulties, say inventors Samir Elias and Wassim Omran.
The founders of Infinity Glove say the device is currently a prototype they intend to develop further.
The device allows the user to add bespoke meanings to gestures, which are then sent to a phone app via Bluetooth. The app converts the signal into spoken word.
The company promotes the product as a potential aid for people with hearing and speech impairments, speech therapy centres and hospitals.
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14/02/2024
Scientists in the UAE are attempting to find a cure for multiple sclerosis - a neurological disorder that leaves patients around the world permanently disabled.
Researchers at the Abu Dhabi Stem Cell Centre are seeking treatment options to manage symptoms and delay the disease’s progression, and even to cure it altogether.
ADSCC is the only medical facility in the region performing bone marrow stem cell transplants to treat MS patients, and their trials have paid off with patients showing “remarkable improvement”.
One, who had been confined to a wheelchair, regained the ability to walk without support after the procedure.
“One of our core missions is to try to find solutions with the aim of curing MS,” said Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, executive director of the bone marrow transplant programme.
If successful, their findings would be a breakthrough not only for the treatment of MS but also for other diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and ALS.
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13/02/2024
Dubai could soon become the first city in the world with an electric air taxi service.
With traffic increasing each year, the skies offer an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way of travelling.
The emirate is looking to introduce flying taxis by 2026, which would “cost little more than the average Careem” while cutting emissions.
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09/02/2024
The theme of this week’s collection of the most positive stories from across the Middle East and beyond is hope, showcased by Syria’s miracle baby marking her first birthday after the deadly earthquakes and how the Asian Cup tournament has united a region under the shadows of turmoil.
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09/02/2024
Ramla Ali, the British-Somali boxer and model expanding her vibrant global community empowering women through fitness.
30/01/2024
Scientists in the UAE have carried out a groundbreaking genome sequencing of the ghaf tree to help better understand its ability to thrive in arid conditions – and boost efforts to protect nature from the effects of climate change.
joined forces with health-tech company M42 to conduct the study to find the genetic traits that make the UAE’s national tree so resilient.
“Human health is intricately intertwined with environmental health, and this has become increasingly clear to the world at large,” said Dr Fahed Al Marzooqi, deputy group chief operating officer at M42.
The study will help scientists “develop policies and a conservation framework to assure sustainability of the species for the future generations”, he said.
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28/01/2024
Children in the UAE are restoring their time, energy and social skills with the help of a programme tackling gaming addiction.
Screen time surged for many children during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since proved to be a difficult habit to break.
However, the Unplugged Initiative promotes digital wellness among children and helps parents set boundaries for their young ones.
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