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Scotsman
14 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
East Renfrewshire doctor secures £65k Scottish Enterprise grant for innovative AI-powered education platform thanks to support from local Business Gateway team
An East Renfrewshire doctor has secured £65,000 in funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop an innovative medical education platform, following tailored support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire Council. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dr Haseeb Hamid launched MedSnapp in September digital platform uses AI features, short-form video content and gamification to help medical students learn more effectively. MedSnapp modernises traditional study methods such as question banks and integrates new techniques like virtual patient simulations. All learning features are gamified, allowing users to earn XP, collect badges, level up and compete with peers on a leaderboard. The idea was born from Haseeb's own frustrations as a medical student, where he found the available study resources uninspiring and ineffective. Later, while teaching full-time as a doctor, he observed that students were still relying on the same outdated materials. This insight was backed up by research with around 250 medical students, which highlighted the need for a more engaging and comprehensive study tool. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Following the launch of the platform, MedSnapp has received significant support and acclaim in the medical community, with students quick to take advantage of its resources to aid their studies. In 2024, the company won the coveted Scottish EDGE award along with £10k in funding, This year it has received further grants including a £65k Scottish Enterprise AI development grant and £10k from Glasgow City Innovation District. Dr Haseeb Hamid, Founder of MedSnapp To help develop the business, Haseeb accessed expert help through participating in Business Gateway's East Renfrewshire Accelerator (ERA) Programme, where he received support with business planning, marketing, accessing routes to funding and innovation support. He was also introduced to experienced mentors who helped refine the MedSnapp proposition and supported its growth from an idea to a revenue-generating product. Local Business Gateway East Renfrewshire adviser, Scott Arnot, has been on hand to support Haseeb throughout his start-up journey, providing expert one-to-one advice and guidance and helping connect him to vital contacts in the business community, including Barclays Eagle Labs, Techscaler and Scottish Enterprise. Thanks to this support, MedSnapp gained its first paying users before the platform even launched and is already attracting interest from medical schools overseas. Haseeb is currently focusing on reaching students directly before expanding into institutional partnerships. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Looking ahead, Haseeb is seeking a technical co-founder to further scale MedSnapp and build out the platform's capabilities. Dr Haseeb Hamid, Founder of MedSnapp, said: 'Business Gateway East Renfrewshire's support through the ERA Programme has been invaluable. The business training sessions helped me get to grips with key concepts, and the tailored guidance in pitching, sales and investment has made a real difference to our progress.' Business Gateway adviser, Scott Arnot, said: 'It's been fantastic working with Haseeb to bring MedSnapp to life. The platform is a brilliant example of how digital tools can address real-world challenges, and we're excited to see what comes next as the business continues to grow.'
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pakistan's bull racing takes on ‘Punjabi-style'
Bulls are yoked together by thick wooden frames in a sun-scorched field of rural Pakistan, while behind them, holding onto nothing more than ropes and his honor, is a man on a plank. Hundreds of spectators whoop and cheer as the animals begin to hurtle down a track, whipping up a storm of dust and imminent danger. This is bull racing, Punjabi style. The traditional sport captures the raw energy of village life and is a world away from the floodlit cricket and hockey stadiums found in many Pakistani cities. Bull racing has deep roots in the Attock district of eastern Punjab province. It is more than just a sport there, it is a part of the region's living heritage. In the village of Malal, one of bull racing's most vibrant hubs, hundreds of people gather every year to witness the spectacle. Jockeys crouch behind the animals on a plank, gripping onto some reins and relying on experience and instinct to triumph. But there's always a chance for chaos as it's common for the bulls to throw the jockey off his platform and drag him through the dirt. 'This isn't just entertainment, it's tradition,' said Sardar Haseeb, whose family has been holding races for generations. 'We take pride in our animals. Farmers and landowners raise their bulls year round just for this moment. People are willing to pay high prices for a winning bull. It becomes a symbol of pride.' The bull race creates a festive atmosphere, complete with dancing and banknotes thrown into the air — a celebratory practice normally seen at weddings. The scent of freshly fried sweets rises from hot pans to lure the crowds. Stallholders prepare roasted chickpeas and other delicacies. The hustle and bustle becomes a source of income for enterprising locals, who benefit from the cultural event. More than 100 bulls competed in the event that Haseeb hosted, with people traveling from across Pakistan to be part of the race. Among the competitors was farmer Muhammad Ramzan. 'My bull came in fifth place and I'm thrilled,' he said. 'It left 95 others behind.'
Hamilton Spectator
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
AP PHOTOS: In Pakistan, people don't run with bulls. They race them. In spectacular style
MALAL, Pakistan (AP) — Bulls are yoked together by thick wooden frames in a sun-scorched field of rural Pakistan, while behind them, holding onto nothing more than ropes and his honor, is a man on a plank. Hundreds of spectators whoop and cheer as the animals begin to hurtle down a track, whipping up a storm of dust and imminent danger. This is bull racing, Punjabi style. The traditional sport captures the raw energy of village life and is a world away from the floodlit cricket and hockey stadiums found in many Pakistani cities. Bull racing has deep roots in the Attock district of eastern Punjab province. It is more than just a sport there, it is a part of the region's living heritage. In the village of Malal, one of bull racing's most vibrant hubs, hundreds of people gather every year to witness the spectacle. Jockeys crouch behind the animals on a plank, gripping onto some reins and relying on experience and instinct to triumph. But there's always a chance for chaos as it's common for the bulls to throw the jockey off his platform and drag him through the dirt. 'This isn't just entertainment, it's tradition,' said Sardar Haseeb, whose family has been holding races for generations. 'We take pride in our animals. Farmers and landowners raise their bulls year round just for this moment. People are willing to pay high prices for a winning bull. It becomes a symbol of pride.' The bull race creates a festive atmosphere, complete with dancing and banknotes thrown into the air — a celebratory practice normally seen at weddings. The scent of freshly fried sweets rises from hot pans to lure the crowds. Stallholders prepare roasted chickpeas and other delicacies. The hustle and bustle becomes a source of income for enterprising locals, who benefit from the cultural event. More than 100 bulls competed in the event that Haseeb hosted, with people traveling from across Pakistan to be part of the race. Among the competitors was farmer Muhammad Ramzan. 'My bull came in fifth place and I'm thrilled,' he said. 'It left 95 others behind.' ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
San Francisco Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
AP PHOTOS: In Pakistan, people don't run with bulls. They race them. In spectacular style
MALAL, Pakistan (AP) — Bulls are yoked together by thick wooden frames in a sun-scorched field of rural Pakistan, while behind them, holding onto nothing more than ropes and his honor, is a man on a plank. Hundreds of spectators whoop and cheer as the animals begin to hurtle down a track, whipping up a storm of dust and imminent danger. This is bull racing, Punjabi style. The traditional sport captures the raw energy of village life and is a world away from the floodlit cricket and hockey stadiums found in many Pakistani cities. Bull racing has deep roots in the Attock district of eastern Punjab province. It is more than just a sport there, it is a part of the region's living heritage. In the village of Malal, one of bull racing's most vibrant hubs, hundreds of people gather every year to witness the spectacle. Jockeys crouch behind the animals on a plank, gripping onto some reins and relying on experience and instinct to triumph. But there's always a chance for chaos as it's common for the bulls to throw the jockey off his platform and drag him through the dirt. 'This isn't just entertainment, it's tradition,' said Sardar Haseeb, whose family has been holding races for generations. 'We take pride in our animals. Farmers and landowners raise their bulls year round just for this moment. People are willing to pay high prices for a winning bull. It becomes a symbol of pride.' The bull race creates a festive atmosphere, complete with dancing and banknotes thrown into the air — a celebratory practice normally seen at weddings. The scent of freshly fried sweets rises from hot pans to lure the crowds. Stallholders prepare roasted chickpeas and other delicacies. The hustle and bustle becomes a source of income for enterprising locals, who benefit from the cultural event. More than 100 bulls competed in the event that Haseeb hosted, with people traveling from across Pakistan to be part of the race. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
Gulf News
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Actor Sreenath Bhasi accused of demanding drugs on film set, producer speaks out
Dubai: Malayalam actor Sreenath Bhasi has been accused of demanding cannabis during the shoot of the movie Namukku Court-il Kaanam by film producer Haseeb Malabar. In an interview with Mathrubhumi News, Haseeb alleged that Bhasi insisted on receiving 'stuff to smoke' around 3am on the film's set through an intermediary. According to the producer, the actor made it clear that he needed cannabis to get into the mood to act. 'He asked me to send the 'stuff' through someone. I was shocked. But we didn't raise a complaint at the time because we didn't want to disrupt the shoot,' said Haseeb. He also claimed that Bhasi used the on-set caravan to smoke and barred others from entering. These revelations come in the wake of Bhasi's recent legal troubles. Earlier this month, the actor withdrew his anticipatory bail plea in connection with the Alappuzha hybrid cannabis case. The case stems from the arrest of alleged drug peddler Taslima Sultana, who reportedly named Bhasi as one of her clients. Bhasi has denied the allegations, stating that he never purchased or consumed cannabis and that Sultana had contacted him posing as a fan under the alias 'Christina.' The Kerala Excise Department has intensified its probe and may summon several film industry figures, including Bhasi, for questioning as investigations continue.
