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Khaleej Times
12-07-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Dubai doctor on tea break saves man from fatal heart attack after collapsing near Metro
Sameer (name changed upon request) had just stepped out from work and had barely taken a few steps toward the metro station when his vision blurred, his legs buckled, and he collapsed on the pavement. Unconscious and barely breathing, he was completely unaware that he was moments away from death due to a cardiac arrest. Fate, however, intervened in the form of Dr Niraj Gupta — a specialist in interventional cardiology at NMC Royal Hospital in Dubai Investment Park (DIP) who happened to be across the street taking a quick karak break. He hadn't eaten all day and was grabbing a quick snack when he noticed a crowd gathering. 'I saw people standing around someone on the ground. When I reached him, I realised he was sweating heavily and breathing just four times a minute,' Dr Niraj recalled. 'It was a cardiac arrest and we had to act quickly.' The hospital was nearby. Without wasting a moment, the doctor alerted the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) and began CPR. Two shocks were delivered even before reaching the hospital, and a third one was administered inside the emergency department. A full Code Blue was activated at the hospital and the patient was given priority. Emergency, ICU, and cardiology teams sprang into action. Sameer was diagnosed with a critical cardiac condition — acute inferior wall ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and ventricular fibrillation (VF). After being rushed to a laboratory, an angiography revealed a 100 percent blockage in the right coronary artery and a 90 percent blockage in the left. Four drug-eluting stents were placed to restore blood flow. Thanks to the swift medical intervention, he was able to walk again within just two days. 'I didn't even know I had diabetes,' Sameer said after recovering. 'I thought I was healthy. If the doctor hadn't been there that moment, I wouldn't be alive today. I am just so thankful.' Dr Niraj, who hadn't eaten all day and performed the entire procedure without pause, said poor lifestyle habits are one of the biggest contributors to heart attacks in young adults. 'People in their 30s shouldn't be experiencing this. But stress, poor diet, smoking, processed food, and high cholesterol are major risk factors,' he noted. He urged residents to take regular checkups seriously and recommended basic heart screenings, including: Sameer said the experience has changed his life. 'I've cut down on junk food," he said. I started walking every day, and I'm making health my top priority. I got a second chance, I won't take it for granted.'
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sprague Operating Resources Awarded Renewable Diesel Supply Contract for New York City Ferry System
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprague Operating Resources LLC ("Sprague"), a leading provider of energy and materials handling services across the Northeast, today announced it has been selected by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to supply renewable diesel (RD) for its marine fleet, including the iconic Staten Island Ferry. This significant contract marks a major step in New York City's plan, announced in October 2024, to transition its marine vessels to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emission fuels. "We are incredibly proud to partner with New York City and DCAS on this critical initiative," said David Glendon, Chairman at Sprague. "Supplying renewable diesel for the city's ferry fleet aligns perfectly with Sprague's long-standing commitment to providing sustainable and renewable energy solutions. This contract is a testament to our team's capabilities and our shared vision with the city of New York." RD is produced from renewable sources such as used cooking oil and waste fats that are refined to be chemically identical to traditional fossil-fuel diesel, so it can be used in existing diesel engines and infrastructure, like those on the Staten Island Ferry system. By changing their fuels to RD, the busiest municipal ferry system in the Nation will immediately lower lifecycle GHG emissions (up to 60 percent) as it carries over 24 million passengers each year. "We congratulate Sprague and are excited to partner with them on this exciting initiative for New York City," said Neal Sahni, General Manager of St. Bernard Renewables (a joint venture between PBF Energy and Enilive). "Delivering renewable fuels from our biorefinery on the Gulf Coast represents a key milestone for distributing our low carbon intensity fuels into the emerging Northeast renewable fuels market, which we are proud to supply." Sprague has a long history of introducing cleaner fuel solutions in NYC and across the Northeast and continues to expand its renewable diesel offerings to meet growing demand from transportation, marine, and heating customers throughout the region. Learn more about Sprague's sustainability initiatives at About Sprague Energy Founded in 1870, and headquartered in Portsmouth, NH, Sprague Operating Resources LLC has a rich, 155-year history of delivering innovative energy solutions and material handling services to meet the ever-evolving needs of its commercial, industrial, wholesale, and government customers across the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Quebec. Sprague offers a diverse portfolio of products and services, including fuel storage, fuel delivery, electricity, material handling, material storage, natural gas, and solar. As a leader in sustainability, Sprague was the first petroleum company in the U.S. to be recognized as a BQ-9000 Certified Biodiesel Terminal Marketer and continues to drive innovation with low-carbon fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel, wind component material handling through its terminals, and award-winning liquid tank roof-top solar energy systems. Learn more at: About St. Bernard Renewables St. Bernard Renewables, LLC (SBR) is a 50-50 joint venture between PBF Energy and Enilive, a company dedicated to mobility products and services. PBF Energy is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities in California, Delaware, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Ohio. Enilive is a company dedicated to biorefining, biomethane production, and smart mobility solutions, including car sharing. Enilive distributes all energy carriers for mobility through its more than 5,000 Enilive Stations in Europe, where a wide range of products, including HVOlution biogenic fuel (100% Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil), are also produced in two biorefineries in Italy. SBR currently operates a biorefinery with a processing capacity of over 300 million gallons per year of raw materials with full pretreatment capability. SBR's biorefinery is co-located with PBF's Chalmette Refinery in Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Media Contact: Nick Skally 603-430-7231 397047@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Sprague Operating Resources LLC Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
FIA Road Safety Index Adopted by NYC DCAS, Largest Municipal Fleet in the U.S., in Partnership With Global Road Safety NGO Together for Safer Roads
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) — the federation for mobility organizations worldwide and the global governing body for motor sport — and Together for Safer Roads are proud to share that the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) announced today that it will utilize the FIA Road Safety Index. In doing so, it becomes the first municipal fleet in the world to adopt the international framework for measuring and improving road safety performance. The announcement, made in conjunction with the NYC DCAS Annual Equipment and Vehicle Show at Flushing Meadows Corona Park and as part of UN Global Road Safety Week, underscores NYC's role as a leader in operational safety and innovation. With nearly 29,000 vehicles, New York City operates the largest municipal fleet in the United States — and now sets a new global benchmark for public-sector accountability on the roads. Developed by the FIA, with funding support from its charitable organization, the FIA Foundation, the FIA Road Safety Index helps organizations assess the safety impact of their operations, report on their safety footprint, identify gaps, and implement long-term improvements. 'Tracking progress, having benchmarks, defining principles, and identifying areas to grow are key components for transforming New York City's fleet in all capacities — safety being no exception,' said DCAS Commissioner Louis A. Molina. 'The pursuit of increased safety for all our vehicle operators and New Yorkers at large, fuels our commitment to reflecting on any and all ways to enhance road safety in everything from refined trainings to new technologies. We are proud to continue our partnership with Together for Safer Roads, and adopt the FIA Road Safety Index to support our citywide fleet safety efforts.' 'As one of the largest fleet operators in the country, we have a duty to lead by example,' said Keith Kerman, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Fleet Officer, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. 'Evaluating our fleet safety efforts using the FIA Road Safety Index is part of our mission to protect our workforce, reduce collisions, and create safer streets for all New Yorkers and complements our Vision Zero Safe Fleet Transition initiative.' Crashes on roads cost the U.S. economy more than $340 billion annually and remain a top cause of workplace fatalities — with transportation-related incidents accounting for nearly 40% of occupational deaths. The FIA Road Safety Index provides a standardized way for organizations to monitor and reduce this toll through data and accountability. 'At the FIA, we strongly advocate for road safety as a local and global policy priority — a cornerstone of public health, and economic sustainability. We believe this can only be achieved through longstanding commitment and collaboration between governments, institutions, and the public and private sectors,' said Willem Groenewald, FIA Secretary General for Automobile Mobility. 'With NYC DCAS implementing the FIA Road Safety Index at the heart of one of the world's largest urban centres, we are reaching a new milestone in turning this vision into action. Engaging local governments is essential to driving meaningful and sustainable road safety improvements. The leadership shown by the Deputy Commissioner and his team on safety will make a lasting difference, creating safer streets across the city. 'They join major private-sector companies, such as Amazon, Uber, and Waymo, who are fostering a culture of safe mobility benefiting road users across the United States. We are proud to work with Together for Safer Roads to drive measurable improvements on the ground to save more lives.' Natalie Draisin, North America Director and United Nations Representative of the FIA Foundation added, 'NYC DCAS using the FIA Road Safety Index is a transformative step for public sector leadership and shows a new way for cities to commit to safer fleets. By integrating safety into fleet operations, NYC is setting a global benchmark for urban centres committed to protecting their workforce and citizens.' Together for Safer Roads (TSR), a global NGO dedicated to advancing fleet safety, continues to collaborate with both public and private fleets to expand the adoption of tools like the FIA Road Safety Index and will partner with DCAS to employ the Index. 'When organizations prioritize safety, they don't just commit — they measure, they act, and they improve. NYC's adoption of the FIA Road Safety Index sets a powerful example for governments and businesses alike working to make roads safer and TSR is proud to continue to support our members and partners as they advance their road safety operations,' said Peter Goldwasser, Executive Director of Together for Safer Roads. The FIA Road Safety Index offers a clear, scalable path forward: a structured, data-driven approach to reducing crashes, protecting workers, and improving outcomes for all road users. NYC's commitment reinforces the critical role cities play in shaping the future of road safety. About the FIA The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organizations globally. It is a non-profit organization committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility. Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organizations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all. More at About Together For Safer Roads Together for Safer Roads (TSR) — a leading international NGO focused on building cross-sector partnerships to enhance fleet trucking safety — leverages the technology, data, and expertise of the private sector to create innovative programs aimed at preventing traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities around the world. TSR members include some of the largest and most influential fleets worldwide, as well as best-in-class road safety technology businesses — companies driven to save lives. Learn more at About NYC Department of Administrative Services The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) provides effective shared services to support the operations of New York City government. New York City operates nearly 29,000 owned and leased vehicles, the largest municipal fleet in the United States. DCAS is a part of the citywide Vision Zero initiative and serves on the Mayor's Vision Zero Task Force. As part of making streets safer, DCAS has installed over 100,000 safety systems on city vehicles including the largest truck sideguard and intelligent speed assistance (ISA) programs in North America and one of the largest telematics programs. More information on DCAS and its role in fleet management can be found at
Mid East Info
11-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Moro Hub Presents Green Certificate to Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Digital Transformation
The Cloud Green Certificate is awarded to organizations utilising Moro Hub's Green Cloud Dubai, UAE, May 2025: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), presented Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) a green certificate, recognizing its adoption of sustainable tech solutions hosted on Moro Hub's Green Cloud. Underscoring the high-level commitment to advancing digital sustainability in public health services, the Green Certificate was presented in the presence of Eng. Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA and HE Mishal Abdul Karim Julfar, CEO of Dubai Corporation Ambulance Services along with Mohammed bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, and Consultant Marwan Ali Anbar, Chief AI Officer at DCAS. The Cloud Green Certificate is awarded to organizations utilising Moro Hub's Green Cloud and it reflects DCAS's proactive approach to digital transformation, innovation, and environmental leadership by migrating its digital operations to an eco-friendly, secure, and energy-efficient cloud infrastructure. Through this strategic partnership, Moro Hub and DCAS are setting a new benchmark for digital sustainability in emergency healthcare, paving the way for other public service providers to adopt cleaner, smarter, and more resilient cloud-based infrastructures. 'We are pleased with this constructive partnership with Moro اHub and proud to receive this green certification, which reflects our shared commitment to building a future aligned with the UAE's vision for ensuring a sustainable future. It also supports Dubai's Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050. We remain dedicated to advancing and utilizing digital technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance healthcare services, improve patient and customer experiences, and foster innovation across the health sector. By adopting solutions supported by green digital infrastructure, we are strengthening operational resilience and responsiveness—fully in line with national priorities and global sustainability goals to protect natural resources and reduce environmental impact,' said HE Mishal Abdul Karim Julfar, CEO of Dubai Corporation Ambulance Services. Engineer Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman & Group CEO of Digital DEWA, said, 'Digital DEWA through Moro Hub, is committed to accelerating the digital transformation of government and private entities while promoting environmental responsibility. Presenting this certificate to Dubai Ambulance underscores our mutual vision for a smarter and greener Dubai, driven by innovation and sustainability.' As a key enabler of Dubai's smart city aspirations, Moro Hub offers integrated cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, and AI-driven solutions through a state-of-the-art, sustainable infrastructure. This collaboration with DCAS reinforces the importance of digital sustainability as a core component of future-ready public services.
Zawya
11-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Moro Hub presents green certificate to Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services
The Cloud Green Certificate is awarded to organizations utilising Moro Hub's Green Cloud Dubai, UAE: Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), presented Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) a green certificate, recognizing its adoption of sustainable tech solutions hosted on Moro Hub's Green Cloud. Underscoring the high-level commitment to advancing digital sustainability in public health services, the Green Certificate was presented in the presence of Eng. Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of Digital DEWA and HE Mishal Abdul Karim Julfar, CEO of Dubai Corporation Ambulance Services along with Mohammed bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, and Consultant Marwan Ali Anbar, Chief AI Officer at DCAS. The Cloud Green Certificate is awarded to organizations utilising Moro Hub's Green Cloud and it reflects DCAS's proactive approach to digital transformation, innovation, and environmental leadership by migrating its digital operations to an eco-friendly, secure, and energy-efficient cloud infrastructure. Through this strategic partnership, Moro Hub and DCAS are setting a new benchmark for digital sustainability in emergency healthcare, paving the way for other public service providers to adopt cleaner, smarter, and more resilient cloud-based infrastructures. 'We are pleased with this constructive partnership with Moro اHub and proud to receive this green certification, which reflects our shared commitment to building a future aligned with the UAE's vision for ensuring a sustainable future. It also supports Dubai's Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050. We remain dedicated to advancing and utilizing digital technologies and artificial intelligence to enhance healthcare services, improve patient and customer experiences, and foster innovation across the health sector. By adopting solutions supported by green digital infrastructure, we are strengthening operational resilience and responsiveness—fully in line with national priorities and global sustainability goals to protect natural resources and reduce environmental impact,' said HE Mishal Abdul Karim Julfar, CEO of Dubai Corporation Ambulance Services. Engineer Marwan Bin Haidar, Vice Chairman & Group CEO of Digital DEWA, said, 'Digital DEWA through Moro Hub, is committed to accelerating the digital transformation of government and private entities while promoting environmental responsibility. Presenting this certificate to Dubai Ambulance underscores our mutual vision for a smarter and greener Dubai, driven by innovation and sustainability.' As a key enabler of Dubai's smart city aspirations, Moro Hub offers integrated cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, and AI-driven solutions through a state-of-the-art, sustainable infrastructure. This collaboration with DCAS reinforces the importance of digital sustainability as a core component of future-ready public services.
