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November 10, 2023
Australian singer and Home and Away actor Johnny Ruffo dies aged 35
The world's largest congregation of content creators, influencers, and creatives, the 1 Billion Followers Summit, is set to make a grand return to Dubai for its second edition on January 10-11, 2024. Hosted by the pioneering New Media Academy, the event will bring together over 3,000 participants at iconic venues, Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future in Dubai.This global extravaganza, unparalleled in scale, will feature 100 expert speakers and aims to engage and inspire over 1 billion people worldwide. Focused on the pivotal role of new media in supporting economies and contributing to sustainable development agendas, the Summit will transform into a massive interactive workshop over two days. Renowned content creators will share their knowledge, fostering collaboration among...
November 08, 2023
1 billion followers summit returns to Dubai, uniting 3,000 global content creators and influencers on January 10
LONDON — In a groundbreaking move, the NHS is set to offer a daily pill that cuts the risk of breast cancer by half, providing a sense of "freedom from fear" for around 300,000 women. The medication, anastrozole, will be part of a preventive strategy similar to how statins protect against heart disease.Amanda Pritchard, the head of the NHS, hailed this initiative as a "new era for cancer prevention" in an article for The Telegraph. She emphasized that these 4p pills, following in the transformative footsteps of statins, could save lives on a considerable scale.The program targets post-menopausal women with family histories of breast cancer. GPs will assess if these individuals should be offered the medication. If fully embraced, this preventive approach could thwart...
November 07, 2023
Revolutionary daily pill to slash breast cancer risk by 50%: Report
November 07, 2023
Animal-to-human infections could cause 12 times more deaths by 2050, study says
By Samar Al-HarthiSHARJAH — In a riveting session at the ongoing Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023), the spotlight shone brightly on Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, better known as Ithra. The event featured esteemed members and past winners of Ithra's prestigious reading competition, delving into the center's profound impact on global culture.The session, a testament to Ithra's commitment to its founding pillars of culture, creativity, community, art, and knowledge, showcased the center's mission to foster a vibrant literary community and encourage a deeper connection with the written word.Distinguished panelists, including Tariq Khawaji, a cultural consultant at Ithra and supervisor of the Ithra Reading Program (iRead), along with...
November 06, 2023
Sharjah International Book Fair 2023 spotlights Ithra's global influence and cultural enrichment
MUMBAI — Affan, seven, and Erhan, five, have Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) — a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle deterioration and affects breathing. Physiotherapy appointments alone cost the family 40,000 rupees ($480; £395) a month, and their sons need constant care as they cannot sit, stand or walk independently."We want to try gene therapy for our sons, but one dose alone costs around 175m rupees ($2.1m; £1.7m). We simply can't afford it," says Zeba Gufran, their mother.Zolgensma gene therapy, which the Gufrans want to try, is one of the most expensive drugs in the world. It is given as a one-time dose, usually to children under two — but the Gufrans are desperate and hope for a miracle.Like them, many parents in India cannot afford to buy Zolgensma and...
November 06, 2023
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Indians who need $2.1m drug to fight a rare disease
November 04, 2023
SIBF panel delves into influencer culture and complex impact of social media on contemporary society
By Samar Al-HarthiSHARJAH — Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), presented awards to the winners of the 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards and the 15th edition of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature.The SIBF awards span various categories, including the Sharjah Award For An Emirati Book in four categories, the Best Emirati Novel, Best Emirati Academic Book, Best Emirati Creative Literature Book, Best Emirati First Novel Book Award; Sharjah Award for the Best Arabic Novel; Sharjah Award For The Best International Book in two categories, Best International Fiction Book, Best International Non-Fiction Book; and the Sharjah Publisher Recognition Award in three categories, Best Local Publisher,...
November 03, 2023
Bodour Al Qasimi honors winners of 42nd SIBF awards and Etisalat award for Arabic children’s literature
By Samar Al-HarthiSHARJAH — The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023 is showcasing a distinctive exhibition titled "The Portuguese in the Gulf, 1507-1650: An Interlinked History," shedding light on the historical ties between the Gulf region and Portugal during the 15th and 16th centuries. Opened on November 1 at Expo Centre Sharjah, the exhibition was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, who has edited one of the featured books.The curated exhibits, including manuscripts, maps, engravings, and nautical instruments, offer a detailed narrative of the Portuguese presence in the Gulf during early overseas explorations. Notable figures like Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and Duarte Barbosa are highlighted for their...
November 03, 2023
Exploring centuries-old ties: Unique exhibition unveils Portuguese legacy in the Gulf at SIBF 2023
LONDON — The Covid pandemic may have impacted brain health in people in the UK aged 50 and over, according to a new study.More than 3,000 volunteers completed yearly questionnaires and online cognitive tests to measure changes in memory, and other faculties, as the pandemic unfolded.The results revealed a decline, irrespective of Covid infection.Stress, loneliness and alcohol consumption may explain some of the findings, experts say.Coping with Covid fears, worries and uncertainties and disruption to routines may have had a "real, lasting impact" on brain health, they say.The rate of the drop in cognitive function was accelerated during the first year of the pandemic, when lockdowns occurred, the study found.For memory issues, the decline continued into the second year.People...
November 02, 2023
Brain power dropped among over-50s during Covid-19 pandemic, study shows
