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Sharjah 24
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Experts discuss revolutionising audience engagement with animation
The discussion took place during a panel titled 'The New Era of Animation: Integrating Storytelling with Games', which featured Olivier Lillardo, French director and CEO of Blue Spirit Studio, and Nicolas Montero, Creative Producer at Blue Spirit Studio and Brain Comet Studio. The session was moderated by Valentina Martelli, a renowned media personality. The panel explored how interactive storytelling is reshaping animation and also discussed the profound influence of gaming platforms on this dynamic medium. The talk also addressed current trends in the entertainment industry, offering practical insights on combining games and animation to create truly interactive experiences for audiences. Throughout the session, the speakers presented clips from popular animated series, including The Samurai with Blue Eyes and My Manga Animated Life, and engaged with participants in a lively Q&A session. Olivier Lillardo shared his perspective on the evolution of animation: 'Over time, there has been a generational shift, alongside a broad movement in the development of animation. This has expanded the target audience to include adults, not just children and teenagers. Around a decade ago, production companies attempted to turn conventional films into animated works, marking the beginning of a new era where storytelling and gaming are integrated. In the past, animation was largely aimed at children, but today, we see content that caters to every member of the family—children, teens, and adults—including video games. This new era of animation belongs to content creators, not just studios, as it was in the past.' Nicolas Montero emphasised that animation has become a universal visual language, with broad appeal across all age groups and cultural backgrounds. 'Japanese manga stands at the forefront of global animation production,' he said. 'But we are also seeing influences from Chinese, Indian, European, African, and other cultural styles, allowing animation to address the varied needs of audiences worldwide. The new era of animation embraces all demographics—across ages, nationalities, and cultures—and strives to meet diverse interests and aspirations.' From May 1 - 4, the 3rd annual edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference featured more than 35 workshops, 4 musical performances, and 16 panel discussions, led by over 74 industry experts from 18 countries.
Zawya
18-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
MoHAP showcases latest achievements of National Programme for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
The UAE is leading the organ donation revolution in the region Organ transplantation in UAE: From regional to global leadership Dr. Amin Al Amiri: UAE seeks to be a global hub in organ transplantation UAE, Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has showcased the latest achievements of its flagship National Programme for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation, 'Hayat," during the Abu Dhabi Global Health Week. The international forum brought together global healthcare leaders, experts, and academics to strengthen collaboration, enhance care quality, and design comprehensive solutions for future health challenges. As part of its strategic participation, MoHAP aimed to promote 'Hayat' programme as a regional and global model for ethical and effective organ donation systems. It also aimed to expand cross-border cooperation through regional organ exchange networks and highlight the UAE's progressive legal framework for transplantation—widely regarded as a scalable and ethically sound system. Additionally, the Ministry sought to stimulate investment and innovation in transplantation technologies while presenting updated data and performance indicators that showcase the rapid progress of the 'Hayat' programme. Regional leadership While taking part in a session titled 'The New Era of Organ Transplantation,' held under the theme 'Longevity and Precision Health,' His Excellency Dr. Amin Hussain Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary of Health Regulations Sector at MoHAP, reaffirmed that the UAE will accelerate its efforts to become a regional and global hub in organ donation and transplantation. 'MoHAP together with its strategic partners, is committed to adopting the latest solutions that save lives and help develop health policies in line with international regulatory practices' He said, while emphasizing the need for cross-sector collaboration and public trust and ensuring alignment with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and best-in-class global standards.' Results and achievements Citing recent achievements, Dr. Al Amiri revealed a 20% year-on-year increase in organ donation rates, a rise attributed in part to the introduction of robotic transplant technologies in the country. In 2024, a total of 252 organs were successfully transplanted, a milestone that reflects both operational progress and increased public awareness about the 'Hayat' programme. Looking ahead, he outlined a comprehensive development roadmap for the UAE's transplant ecosystem. Key initiatives include mandatory reporting of potential organ donation cases across all hospitals and implementing a performance-based hospital classification system using monthly scorecards. This is in addition to scaling up digital registration and public awareness campaigns to boost community participation as well as expanding health insurance coverage for transplant procedures to ease financial barriers for patients. Dr. Al Amiri concluded by reaffirming the importance of strengthening collaboration with the WHO and leading international transplant organisations, noting that a unified global approach is essential to building a healthier, more equitable future. Discussion topics The session explored the rapid evolution of organ transplantation in the region, addressing regulatory reforms, cross-border collaboration, and medical innovation. Speakers stressed the importance of aligning with World Health Organisation recommendations, noting that the UAE's integration of global best practices into national health legislation has contributed to establishing flexible, ethical, and responsive transplant systems. Discussions also touched on the latest developments in complex and multi-organ transplantation, as well as the growing use of technologies such as robot-assisted procedures. The session also addressed the role of regional and international partnerships in building integrated transplant services, highlighting the need for capacity building—starting with medical specialists and logistics infrastructure—as a cornerstone for future progress. Rising demand and continued innovation in multi-organ and robotic transplantation are set to redefine the landscape of advanced healthcare delivery in the years ahead.
