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Bahrain, first country in the Middle East to acquire the latest system used for human genome sequencing

​The Kingdom of Bahrain, through its Ministry of Health, has become the first country in the Middle East to acquire and inaugurate the use of the cutting-edge NovaSeqTM X Plus system for human genome sequencing. This decision is part of the Kingdom’s commitment to continue to develop therapeutic and diagnostic services in line with the …

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Greenpeace and African scientists call for energy transition in Africa

The environmental organization Greenpeace and 50 scientists called on African governments to boost the transition to renewable energy, two days before the start of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), in Dubai. In a letter sent today to the EFE agency, Greenpeace and scientists highlight that African citizens “are feeling the heat and experiencing drought, …

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Fintech company Grey unveils global expansion strategy

Grey, a cross-border fintech company, has embarked on a significant global brand rebranding initiative, revealing a fresh logo and website design. This strategic move aligns with the company’s dynamic plans to expand its footprint in the global market. The company’s transformation was unveiled on its social media platforms on Monday, November 27, 2023. Grey aims …

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Tongxin Micro partners with Valid to boost eSIM global deployment

Tongxin Micro, an industry-leading semiconductor solution provider, and Valid, a provider of interoperable eSIM services around the world, have jointly launched a comprehensive eSIM one-stop solution for global OEMs. This solution has successfully passed the GSMA’s eSIM product filing audit, establishing Tongxin Micro as China’s first and the world’s foremost provider of eSIM solutions for …

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Hamas leader says conclusion of truce agreement with Israel is close

Hamas announced this Tuesday that it is “getting closer to concluding a truce agreement” in the Gaza Strip, declared the leader of the Palestinian Islamist movement, Ismail Haniyeh. “The movement (Hamas) gave its response to the Qatari brothers and the mediators. We are getting closer to concluding a truce agreement”, said Haniyeh, quoted in a …

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One in three children in the world exposed to water scarcity

One in every three children around the world lives in areas with high or very high water scarcity, a situation that could be worsened due to climate change, warns a report released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), this Monday. The report also highlights that the combination of challenges caused by the reduced availability …

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Lula da Silva approves law on racial and social quotas

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, ratified, this Monday, a law that updates the policy of racial and social quotas in federal universities until 2033 and extends the reach to traditional communities of descendants of slaves. In a statement, the Brazilian Government informs that the new legislation foresees the change of the …

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Creative Producer Pravini Baboeram to Discuss Diversity and Inclusion at GBIS 2024

The Global Black Impact Summit (GBIS) is pleased to announce that creative producer Pravini Baboeram has joined the 2024 summit as a featured speaker. Set to take place February, 2024, in Dubai, Baboeram will share insights into creative projects that create sustainable impacts while promoting activism, creative social concepts and art under the event theme, …

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