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Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Health
- Al Etihad
M42, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Gunma University in Japan to drive innovation in heavy ion therapy for cancer treatment
28 May 2025 13:18 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)M42 and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Gunma University in Japan to accelerate research and innovation in heavy ion therapy, one of the most advanced and precise forms of radiation therapy for cancer collaboration, which took place during M42 and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's recent delegation visit to Japan, will see the three entities exchange knowledge, expertise, and research to deepen scientific understanding, and to broaden the clinical applications of heavy ion collaboration builds on M42 and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's recent partnership with Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) to establish the region's first heavy ion therapy facility in Abu initiative will introduce one of the world's most innovative cancer treatment technologies to the Middle East, positioning Abu Dhabi as a centre of excellence in oncology and precision no heavy ion therapy centre within a five-hour flight of the UAE, the upcoming facility—strategically located on the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi campus, adjacent to the Fatima bint Mubarak Centre, the region's first-of-its-kind comprehensive cancer centre—will enhance access to this treatment for patients across the Middle Georges-Pascal Haber, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, said, "At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, our vision is to bring the most advanced, evidence-based treatments to our patients, and this partnership with Gunma University exemplifies that commitment. By combining our clinical expertise with Gunma's decades of leadership in heavy ion therapy, we are not only advancing scientific knowledge but also laying the groundwork for a new era of cancer care in the region."President Ishizaki Yasuki at Gunma University, commented, "Gunma University has long been committed to advancing the science of heavy ion therapy through rigorous research and clinical innovation."He added, "Partnering with M42 will enable us to expand the reach of this transformative therapy, fostering international collaboration and ensuring that more patients worldwide benefit from the latest advancements in cancer treatment." Gunma University has been at the forefront of radiation oncology and nuclear medicine in Japan for decades. The Gunma University Heavy Ion Medical Centre (GHMC), established in 2005, has been instrumental in refining heavy ion radiotherapy by integrating radiation biology, clinical studies, and cutting-edge treatment technologies. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
The Star
25-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia, Laos reaffirm support for Timor-Leste's Asean bid
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Laos have reiterated their strong support for Timor-Leste's full Asean membership and called for intensified, inclusive efforts to address Myanmar's prolonged crisis. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said both countries agreed that it was time to finalise Timor-Leste's accession process. "We also discussed the accession of Timor-Leste, hopefully by October this year if we can retain a consensus in this meeting tomorrow, particularly during the following retreat,' he said in a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Laos, Sonexay Siphandone, at the Perdana Putra Complex here Sunday (May 25). Earlier, Anwar and Siphandone witnessed the exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) and Thanaleng Dry Port (TDP). The exchange was represented by MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd (MMC Ports) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof and PTL Holding Co Ltd CEO Chanthone Sitthixay. On the situation in Myanmar, Anwar said the matter was also raised during his discussion with Siphandone. "We did discuss too, concerning Myanmar, the need to continue humanitarian assistance, but also the need for all parties in Myanmar to respect the need for peace, immediate ceasefire and then to try and work through the Asean mechanism and understanding, using the five-point consensus among Asean countries," he said. Siphandone arrived in Malaysia today to begin his first official visit ahead of the 46th Asean Summit and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur. He was then accorded an official welcoming ceremony by the Prime Minister at the Perdana Putra Complex, followed by a bilateral meeting. Wisma Putra, in a statement, said this is Siphandone's first visit to Malaysia since being elected as Prime Minister of Laos in December 2022. The visit, ahead of the 46th Asean Summit, the second Asean-GCC Summit and the Asean-GCC-China Summit on May 26 and 27 in Malaysia's capital, underscores the strong and enduring ties between Malaysia and Laos. The 46th Asean Summit, being held under Malaysia's 2025 Chairmanship theme, "Inclusivity and Sustainability", also marks Malaysia's fifth time chairing the regional bloc since its previous chairmanships in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015. In 2024, total bilateral trade between Malaysia and Laos reached RM99.7mil (US$21.9mil), with Malaysia's exports valued at RM67.8mil (USD14.9 million) and imports totalling RM31.9mil (US$7mil). Malaysia is the 5th largest foreign investor in Laos, with total investments worth US$942mil across 46 registered projects, focusing on sectors such as renewable energy, transport and logistics, telecommunication, construction, banking and hotel services. - Bernama
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
The Hindu's campaigns receive prestigious INMA Global Media Awards
'Made of Chennai' (MoC), The Hindu Group's flagship initiative, made an impressive mark at the prestigious International News Media Association (INMA) Global Media Awards, bagging top honours across multiple categories. The Hindu also shared a first-place global win alongside VG, Norway. The MoC campaign, which marked Chennai's 385th birthday, was conceived as a vibrant 40-day celebration of the city's rich heritage and contemporary pulse. It won first place in two categories: Best Brand Awareness and Best Idea to Encourage Reader Engagement. MoC's 'Moonlight Cinema' secured second place in the 'Best Use of an Event to Build a News Brand' category, while the campaign video – 'Life in a Day in Chennai' – featuring a unique split-screen cinematographic treatment, won second place for 'Best New Video Product or Feature'. The MoC campaign also won third place in the 'Best Use of Print' category. Furthermore, 'Fostering Engagement: A Year-long Multifaceted Approach at The Hindu Young World' won third place at the Global Media Awards in the 'Best Initiative to Bolster Next-Generation Readership' category. MoC stood out for its immersive blend of music, art, cinema, cuisine, and civic pride initiatives, drawing citizens into a shared narrative of urban identity and progress. Conducted in collaboration with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP), Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC), Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL), and the Namma Marina initiative, MoC featured impactful events such as a two-day food and music festival, music shows in parks, beachside cinema screenings, and an archival photo exhibition in metro stations. L.V. Navaneeth, Chief Executive Officer of The Hindu Group, said, 'Our projects are a reflection of the deep connection we share with the city and its people. This recognition underscores The Hindu's commitment to storytelling, community engagement, and innovation.'
Observer
20-05-2025
- Health
- Observer
Oman, Cuba sign MoC in health fields
GENEVA: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Cuba signed, in Geneva, a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) in the fields of health and medical sciences. The MoC seeks to enhance cooperation, exchange expertise and ameliorate health systems in both countries. The MoC will contribute to the utilisation of capabilities and opportunities in a tangible and comprehensive manner. The MoC was signed by Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, and Dr José Angel Portal Miranda, Minister of Public Health of the Republic of Cuba. The memorandum of cooperation provides for exchanging medical personnel, conducting specialised training programmes and holding joint research in the fields of medicine and health sciences. The MoC was signed on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly, currently being held at the headquarters of World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland. - ONA
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
MoC prepares draft textile, apparel policy
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has prepared draft of three scenarios-based five years (2025-30) Textile and Apparel Policy aimed at achieving exports target of up to $ 29.381 billion aligned with export targets proposed by National Export Development Board (NEDB) envisaged under Uraan Pakistan and promoting 'Made in Pakistan'. Under the draft five years Textile and Apparel Policy, the proposed export target for FY 2025-26 will be $19.370 billion, for FY 2026-27 $ 21.420 billion, FY 2027-28 $ 23.740 billion, FY 2028-29 $ 26.710 billion and for FY 2029-30 $ 29.381 billion. Strategic objectives of the Policy which also include made-ups/ home textiles, intermediates and raw materials is to provide conducive business environment and boost textiles and apparel exports to $29.381 billion by FY 2029-30; enhance exports of value-added textile products, while maximising utilisation of locally produced raw materials and intermediates, attract export-led investment with the focus on high-value, high-tech and environmentally friendly projects, and enhancing productivity and economies of scale; promote sustainable manufacturing practices, focusing on resource efficiency, industrial de-carbonization, circular economy and social responsibility, and improve the quality of human resource, with a focus on training and capacity building. Jul-Mar textile group exports up 9.38pc to $13.613bn YoY The proposed strategic interventions are as follows: (a) SBP and EXIM Bank, in coordination with the MoC and the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P), shall (i) redesign Export Finance Scheme (EFS) for better targeting and utilisation while allowing back-to-back Letter of Credits (LCs) against master LCs with mandatory value-addition to promote export diversification, (ii) enhance credit limits with priority to value-added sectors and MSME, and (iii) reduce mark-up; (b) EXIM Bank, in coordination with the SBP, shall announce targeted financing schemes at low mark-up, with priority to MSME for investments in (i) value-added products (like apparel, technical textiles, smart, high performance and human-made materials, etc.) for enhancing economies of scales, (ii) ancillary industry such as machinery, spare parts, dyes and chemicals, accessories/ trims, etc., and (iii) intelligent, green and technological transformations; (c) EXIM Bank, in coordination with the SBP, shall scale-up Credit Risk Insurance Scheme on favourable terms and conditions for exporters to cover 'Commercial Risks' (i) in case if buyer goes bankrupt or insolvent, defaults on payment, or refuses to take delivery of goods, or (ii) if the issuing bank goes bankrupt, closes down or in respect to receivership, or defaults in spite of consistency of trading documents and consistency between LCs and trading documents or dishonours under usance LC, or on account of 'Political Risks', (iii) if the country or region of the buyer or issuing bank prohibits or restricts the buyer or issuing bank from paying for goods or making LCs payment to the insured, (iv) an import ban is imposed on the goods purchased by the buyer or the import permit issued to the buyer is revoked, (v) any war, civil war or riot makes the buyer unable to perform contract or the issuing bank is unable to discharge its payment obligation under LC, or (vi) a moratorium is issued by third country through which the payment by the buyer or issuing bank has to be routed; (d) SBP and the EXIM Bank shall re-launch Financing Scheme for Renewable Energy with a priority to the MSME to reduce carbon footprints and minimize import of fossil fuels; and (e) EXIM Bank, in coordination with the SBP, shall incentivize establishment of warehouses abroad for E-Commerce entrants. The SBP shall review the policy to increase the export realisation period (from 120 days to 180 days) and the procedures of imposition of penalties on delayed realization. The SBP shall revise the definition of MSME, and link it with dollar-rupee parity. Access to Reliable and Competitive Energy: Power Division shall (i) supply electricity to direct and indirect exporters on regionally competitive tariff, exclusive of cross subsidies, Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses, and inefficiencies of other consumers, (ii) diversify energy mix with a balanced blend of renewables and the other conventional resources, modernise infrastructure to reduce transmission and distribution losses and the other inefficiencies to make grid electricity affordable and reliable, (iii) ensure uninterrupted power supply to export sectors, (iv) operationalize Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM) with rational 'Use of System' charges (excluding cross subsidies and other costs (v) announce incremental electricity consumption package, and (vi) review limit of surplus unit exports to WAPDA under Solar Net-metering Policy. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
