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Sunil Kumar named dean of University of Chicago Booth School of Business'

INTERNATIONAL. Kumar succeeds Edward A. Snyder, who completed nine years as Chicago Booth's dean on June 30.

Forum for Gulf pediatric nurses concludes in Dubai'

UAE. More than 120 Pediatric Nurses from the Gulf region attend 'Trusted Golden Care Forum,' hosted by Pfizer Nutrition Gulf, discussing the latest updates in the care of infants and young children.

Is it over yet? Businessmen offer recession insight '

INTERNATIONAL. You've got to keep one eye on the balance sheet, another on the horizon and be mindful of constant change as new circumstances will often hide opportunities in what appears to be trouble.

Woman with a mission: Fatma Al-Bader wants Gulf Arab entrepreneurs to realise their dreams'

INTERNATIONAL. "The Gulf region thrives with young entrepreneurs. There are a lot of them who have come up with ideas that not even the West have, but who haven't had the chance to expose themselves".

Global business leaders explore new frontiers at London Business School summit'

INTERNATIONAL. Key business and government leaders from Brazil, China, India, Saudi Arabia and Africa joined the globalisation debate.

SABIC delivers cutting-edge research program for King Abdulaziz University'

SAUDI ARABIA. Strengthening cooperation with universities and research centers in Saudi Arabia is a key element of Sabic's social commitment and dedication towards building a learning and knowledge based society.

INSEAD and Booz study finds Private Equity in the Middle East is emerging stronger and smarter from the financial crisis'

UAE. With about US$11 billion in unspent funds and confidence in the market, the industry is set to become a rising contender in emerging markets.

Cass Business School launches inaugural Alumni World Forum '

UAE. Former students and business leaders gather across five continents for Cass's first ever global alumni reunion.

Dubai sacks doctor on grounds of medical negligence '

UAE. The action was taken against a woman Arab doctor working in Al Wasl Hospital, after she was proven to be responsible for causing the death of an 11 year old Emirati girl.

DFM launches Summer Stock Game '

UAE. The new competition attracts 137 UAE summer training programme participants

New baby gender detection kit launched in the UAE'

UAE. IntelliGender kit, an in home use urine test providing results in 8 minutes, launched in the UAE. Expectant mothers can now determine their baby's gender in the privacy of their homes from as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy.

Emaar hosts 'Jeddah Knowledge City' event '

SAUDI ARABIA. Held at Jeddah Gate Sales Centre, the project developed by four KAAU students, highlights Emaar's focus on promoting knowledge initiatives of Saudi youth.

Women and leadership in the Arab world'

INTERNATIONAL. Education provided an 'initial window of opportunity' for women, says Haifa Al Kaylani, the founder and chairman of the Arab International Women's Forum (AIWF).

The closure of Michigan State's undergraduate programs is a failure of the university, not a failure of Dubai'

UAE. Dubai is developing a global reputation for its business education, says Hult International Business School which is is growing at more than 150% per annum.

SMARTRAC launches new gamma radiation proof RFID tags '

INTERNATIONAL. The new transponder, which is part of the company's established S-Tag product family, is especially suited for use in medical applications where aseptic conditions are compulsory.

Samsung unveils 'Virus Doctor' air purifier'

UAE. Samsung's Super Plasma Ionizer eliminates 99.99% of H1N1 and prevents spread of the virus.

BG Egypt launches the BG Egypt University Linkages Programme at Cairo University '

EGYPT. The University Linkages Programme at Cairo University provides much-needed English language tuition and professional skills to the university's Petroleum Geosciences students.

Michigan State to end all undergraduate programs at Dubai campus'

INTERNATIONAL. Michigan State University (MSU) has begun the process of eliminating all undergraduate programs at its campus in Dubai International Academic City, a university official said.

Qatar Foundation and HEC Paris conclude partnership agreement'

QATAR. HEC Paris, Europe's leading business school, becomes Education City's first European Partner, will offer executive education programs and carry-out research activities in Qatar.

Over 25% of deaths in the UAE are caused by cardiovascular disease'

UAE. Half of UAE patients with high cholesterol don't achieve results because prescribed dose is not enough or medicine is not right.

GE to build advanced energy training center in Saudi Arabia'

SAUDI ARABIA, New expansion increases overall investment in GE's largest technology center to over US$100 million.

Time for strategic action on HIV/AIDS in MENA region '

QATAR. Weill Cornell researcher plays leading role in HIV research in MENA region.

Dubai International Capital seeks urgent cash injection - report'

INTERNATIONAL. DIC is in talks with lenders over an urgent cash injection for Alliance Medical to stop the business breaching its banking covenants, London's Times reported.

Qatar Foundation builds bridge with world's leading research institutions '

QATAR. Qtel and Reliance Globalcom develop Ethernet Project to connect Qatar with world of education.

UAE May inflation accelerates to 0.9% on higher food, education'

UAE. The cost of food and soft drinks advanced an annual 1.2% while the price of education rose 0.7%, according to the data. Housing costs fell by 0.5%.

Research shows CEOs who perform a major deal in their first year are more successful long-term'

UAE. CEOs that perform a major deal during their first year in office outperform their peers in the long-run, new research from the M&A Research Centre (MARC) at Cass Business School, London shows.

'Intoxicated' institutional investors: how the financial crisis infected the real economy '

INTERNATIONAL. One of the least understood aspects of the financial crisis is how it spread from the financial sector to the general economy, where it nearly caused a global financial meltdown.

GE Healthcare's healthymagination seen as effective way to manage healthcare costs in the Middle East'

UAE. Tte funding mechanism for healthcare spending is one of the pressing challenges faced by governments in the Middle East.

Hong Kong eyes Middle East's US$1.6 trillion construction industry'

UAE. The British University in Dubai co-organises Asian conference discussing ppportunities and challenges for region's lucrative construction market.

GEMS Education admitted to World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company'

UAE. Only K-12 education operator in the Middle East to receive membership.

Abu Dhabi needs to double number of doctors, nurses '

UAE. According to the HAAD Statistics 2009 report, the number of nurses would need to increase from 6,900 to 13,900.

Mubadala to partner with F1 in schools challenge '

UAE. The UAE National Final of the premier technology challenge for students will be held on June 2 in collaboration with Yas Marina Circuit.

France moves up fours places in the World Competitive Yearbook rankings '

INTERNATIONAL. France placed 24th in the World Competitive Yearbook rankings of the Lausanne-based Institute of Management Development (IMD), inching up four places over the 2009 rankings.

Motivational strategy draws attention of Emirati executives'

UAE. Abu Dhabi University's Emiratisation Forum opens today; set to tackle issues relating to the retention of UAE nationals in private companies.

Urbanisation leads to increased incidence of infectious diseases '

UAE. At a seminar held at RAK Hospital and organised by Star Metropolis, leading doctors from the UAE deliberated over the changing patterns of resistance of drug and its implications on patient treatment.

Bioheart announces cell therapies in the Middle East for congestive heart failure '

INTERNATIONAl. Bioheart is establishing two Centers of Excellence in the Middle East to provide its cell therapy procedures to patients suffering from congestive heart failure and peripheral arterial disease.

GE and King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals launch fuel diversifivation research initiative '

SAUDI ARABIA. The GE Energy Fuel Research Center will focus on furthering the understanding of alternative fuels produced in Saudi Arabia and identify ways to overcome technical barriers and promote the use and distribution of these fuels.

LSE launches Middle East Centre to collaborate with region's people and institutions'

INTERNATIONAL. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) announces the launch of the Middle East Centre - a multidisciplinary research centre focusing on modern Middle Eastern cultures, societies, economies, and international relations.

SABIC establishes catalysis research chair at KAUST '

SAUDI ARABIA. SABIC seeks to create a truly world-class center of excellence in polymer catalysis.

UAE Genetic Diseases Association runs series of Thalassemia screening campaigns'

Over 500 volunteers join the effort as group seeks to strengthen community partnerships while expanding free screenings and treatment plans in the country.

Saudi education system overhaul raises demand for technology-driven learning solutions'

SAUDI ARABIA. The program to revamp the existing academic structure is part of a 25-year strategy to develop the higher education system in Saudi Arabia, with aims to support its burgeoning development and job market requirements.

Middle East to utilise new technologies to lower healthcare delivery costs '

UAE. Hospital Build 2010 to discuss improving efficiency in hospitals, reducing medical errors and streamlining the patient's experience

Protégé of Jean-Paul Gaultier joins Esmod Dubai'

UAE. New Associate Artistic & Creative Director to infuse avant garde haute couture expertise into students

DP World funds clinic, training centre in Yemen'

UAE. The two projects are already creating critical medical capacity in a city without enough doctors, and helping match skills to available jobs on the local economy.

Is the internet polarizing society?'

INTERNATIONAL. New research finds that the internet is more ideologically integrated than newspapers and even old-fashioned forms of face-to-face association.

DIFC and University Putra Malaysia host symposium to forge industry consensus on Sukuk'

UAE. This is an inaugural meet that starts a long-term effort to deliberate the practical issues in application of Islamic finance instruments.

KFU adopts ICDL program to boost IT literacy of personnel'

SAUDI ARABIA. More Saudi educational institutions endorsing ICDL to expedite national movement towards digital society.

UAE tops global survey in feeling healthy '

UAE. According to Synovate in Central/Eastern Europe and the Middle East, being health-conscious is relatively new for many of the local and expatriate populations in the UAE.

Singapore companies contribute to development of healthcare in Saudi Arabia'

SAUDI ARABIA. International Enterprise Singapore organised a roundtable involving a delegation of Singapore healthcare companies in Riyadh on Saturday.

Region's bone health specialists to reveal latest osteoporosis research in Damascus '

UAE. Arab and international experts and practitioners are gathering in Damascus this month for the largest bone health convention in the region to discuss the latest data on osteoporosis research, prevention and treatment.

Human Dimension launches The First Annual Thomas International Middle East Conference'

UAE. The main objective of the conference is to highlight the importance of education as a whole along with uniting the educational life cycle under one umbrella.

Dubai Community Development Authority unveils autism initiative'

UAE. DECDC has announced a strategic co-operation with the Child Early Intervention Medical Centre, Emirates Medical Association, Zayed University and Dubai Healthcare City

Vision-X Dubai eyes US$2 billion growing Middle East optical care market'

UAE. Middle East region is of significant importance for both the medical and fashion segments of the opthalmic and optical industry.

Proper use of antibiotics highlighted during Antibiotics Awareness Day in Riyadh'

SAUDI ARABIA. The improper intake of antibiotic medication can harm the human body's immune system, pointed out by Nutritional Consultant for Al Rabie Saudi Food Company.

Dubai International Academic City, Bayt.com to launch careers channel '

UAE. The exclusive job portal aims to connect students with recruiters for internships during the course of their studies to support their professional development

China's property bubble: is it starting to deflate? '

INTERNATIONAL. Amid fears of a property bubble in China where real estate prices have risen for nine consecutive months, Bill Hunt, former president of Century 21 China Real Estate, remains sanguine that the bubble will not burst.

GE Healthcare showcases healthymagination and advanced diagnostic technologies'

SAUDI ARABIA. GE Healthcare is showcasing its advanced range of diagnostic technologies and the company's healthymagination initiative at the 13th International Healthcare.

IAST highlights technical co-operation in astronomy'

UAE. The Emirates Institution for Advanced Science and Technology emphasised the importance of technical cooperation in astronomy and related fields through its participation in the 10th Gulf Astronomy Convention in Oman.

Newly initiated steering and advisory committee for PAMBE 2010'

UAE. According to recent growth trends, the pharmaceutical sector of the GCC will touch US$ 7.6 billion by 2014 and it will grow to US$ 9.6 billion by 2019.

DHA to begin registration for Dubai Residency Training Program for Medical Specialties'

UAE. The program provides specialisation opportunities for medical graduates and registration to enroll into the program is valid until the 9 May 2010.

Dubai Hospital to expand emergency services '

UAE. The Dubai Hospital which remains to be one of the busiest hospitals in the Northern Emirates in terms of medical emergencies has now expanded its emergency section to include trauma cases.

Dubai's GEMS Education is new strategic partner of Clinton Global Initiative '

UAE. Members of the Clinton Global Initiative have made hundreds of commitments that have opened the doors to education for more than 8 million young people around the world, the former US President said.

Saudi Medicare 2010 expo set to open'

SAUDI ARABIA. The exhibition will highlight Saudi Arabia's thriving pharmaceutical and medical device markets, which are expected to grow at compound annual growth rates of 12 and 7% respectively until 2012.

The Dubai Mall Medical Centre strengthens portfolio'

UAE. The Dubai Mall Medical Centre has strengthened its portfolio of healthcare services with the opening of the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Department.

GETEX Dubai 2010 begins 14 April'

UAE. GETEX Dubai 2010, will be held from 14-17 April at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Dubai Health Authority ties up with American Heart Association '

UAE. The DHA in association with the AHA has worked to produce the first Arabic course manual and DVD on First Aid & CPR for the benefit of the Arabic speaking population.

Early detection breast cancer test launched at Dubai's Women's World Live'

UAE. The London Breast Clinic taking part in health and wellbeing event to help combat breast cancer in UAE.

International Studies Abroad expands program offerings to Middle East'

INTERNATIONAL. ISA has announces a new study abroad opportunity for North American university students in Jordan.

Bahrain World Trade Center lights up blue on World Autism Awareness Day'

BAHRAIN. The BWTC united with other famous iconic buildings around the world to commemorate the third World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD).

du and HCT sign a memorandum of understanding '

UAE. du and the Higher Colleges of Technology signed a MoU to form comprehensive training courses for Emirati employees enrolled on du's graduate training programme, Masar.

Dubai Financial Market inaugurates its Annual Stock Game '

UAE. DFM has announced the inauguration of the 8th Annual Stock Game, the most popular educational initiative amongst school and university students in the UAE.

Saudi Arabia's outbound tourism rises'

SAUDI ARABIA. Medical conferences in Bahrain, Paris and Barcelona highlight recent developments and practices in medicine and pharmaceutical industry.

Saudi Medicare 2010 to introduce new applications in medical technology and radiology'

SAUDI ARABIA. The forums support efforts in Saudi Arabia to improve medical facilities and restructure the management of 218 government hospitals into private enterprises.

33.7% obesity rate among UAE adults highlights need for more awareness programs'

UAE. Lunatus lecture series in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to expose half-truths and explain proper approach in dealing with weight problems.

DHA health funding uses 'mystery shoppers' to detect insurance fraud'

UAE. Dubai Health Authority Health Funding Department has sent a group of 'mystery shoppers' to investigate insurance abuse and fraud.

Carl Zeiss Meditec showcases innovative 'new form of breast cancer treatment' '

UAE. Medical technology company Carl Zeiss Meditec will showcase its innovative cancer radiotherapy system at InnovHealth, the Middle East Healthcare Innovations Summit, which is endorsed by the UAE's Ministry of Health.

ETA Star Healthcare opens their Star Metropolis Clinic Laboratory in Sharjah'

UAE. The laboratory will provide state of the art diagnostic and pathological services to support the booming healthcare environment in the UAE.

EIAST highlights advanced applications of DubaiSat-1 at Map Middle East 2010'

UAE. The initiative is part of EIAST's efforts to leverage modern techniques in various civilian applications.

Accidental injuries prime death cause of children in the UAE'

AE. Accidental injuries represent the number one cause of death among children up to the age of 14 years, in UAE, according to a study carried out by the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences.

Getting a handle on chronic disease'

INTERNATIONAL. Implementation of Health Management Services in the GCC region will help limit the far-reaching socioeconomic impacts that chronic diseases create, and help decrease the average 74% of public spending required for healthcare.

SAE Institute announces international launch of new 'Digital Journalism' programme'

UAE. Commencing in Dubai on 25 April, the new course will be progressively rolled out in the UK, Germany and the US where it is scheduled for launch in October 2010.

Fourth Arab Health Congress kick-starts this week'

UAE. The conference will discuss global issues and policies relating to the safety of children and the importance of dealing with accidents, injuries as well as ways to prevent them.

Concentric circles: Inside the world of Sir Martin Sorrell'

INTERNATIONAL. The strategy of WPP, the world's largest communications services company, is built on three pillars: New markets, new media and consumer insights, Sir Martin Sorrell told INSEAD Knowledge.

Emirates NBD Private Banking sponsors American Community School's annual PTA Gala '

UAE. Emirates NBD to discuss the development of their children and how to improve their performance,' said General Manager, Private Banking, Emirates NBD.

One third of adults in UAE suffer from allergic rhinitis '

UAE. Study from Al Ain's UAE University suggests high prevalence of disease may be due to increase in green landscaping.

Business, finance and IT most popular higher education courses in Middle East'

UAE. GETEX Dubai 2010 expects over 20,000 learners seeking undergraduate, postgraduate programs through Student Recruitment segment.

Saudi pharmaceutical, healthcare expenditure to reach US$3.48 billion by 2013'

SAUDI ARABIA. Investment prospects emerge in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, insurance, medical education and in new areas such as e-health.

Abu Dhabi Health Services receives biggest mobile clinic in the Middle East'

UAE. The aim of AHS in launching this clinic is to increase the coverage of medical care by reaching-out with healthcare service at the community-level in Abu Dhabi.

Projected 20% growth in 2010 Gulf health spend boosts demand for wellness technologies & products'

INTERNATIONAL. The Gulf's healthcare sector is expected to grow by around 20% in 2010 despite the downturn, fuelled mainly by substantial government investments in infrastructure.

Recycling campaign at Dubai International Academic City enters second phase'

UAE. Dubai International Academic City has entered the second phase following the arrival of 200 recycled carton bins produced by paper collected from within the DIAC premises.

Experts plan for greater diabetes awareness in Abu Dhabi meeting'

UAE. Some of the most experienced diabetes specialists from across the Middle East gathered in Abu Dhabi today for the start of a two day brainstorming and knowledge sharing session known as DEVOTED.

Film and Media expert latest speaker in NU-Q lecture series'

QATAR. Northwestern University in Qatar will welcome the second distinguished speaker in its spring lecture series on Monday.

Survey reveals teachers believe financial literacy should be compulsory for all school leavers'

UAE. 95% of education professionals polled in the UAE want financial literacy taught in schools according to a recent survey by Visa.

UAE seeking dynamic role in knowledge-based economy'

UAE. The UAE is not only an oil state but is also seeking to play an active and influential role in the knowledge-based economy which determines potentials for progress of nations and their economic prosperity.

The Lehman fallout: blame the bankers, not the banks'

INTERNATIONAL. The banking industry, post-Lehman Brothers, is going to be quite a different one going forward, because the impact of the banking crisis was so profound that changes are inevitable.

British Council collaborates with Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature'

UAE. British Council UAE announced today the sponsorship of Chris Cleave, in collaboration with Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature, as part of its mission to promote reading through inter-cultural dialogue between the UAE and the UK.

Experts plan for greater diabetes awareness '

UAE. Their aim is to help raise awareness and reduce incidence and burden of type 2 diabetes

SAP helps healthcare organisations heal reporting woes'

INTERNATIONAL. Business Intelligence offering from SAP delivers a consolidated view of patient care data, helping hospitals to Improve processes, reduce risks and comply with reporting mandates.

The Dubai Gynaecology and Fertility Centre signs an agreement with City Hospital'

UAE. Agreement is the first-of-its-kind agreement between the private sector and the government sector in terms of sharing medical resources.

GE Healthcare launches Vscan'

UAE. GE Healthcare today announced the availability of Vscan, a new, pocket-sized visualization tool developed to provide physicians with imaging capabilities at the point-of-care, in the Middle East.