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Dubai Eye
6 days ago
- Health
- Dubai Eye
Kuwaiti woman receives life-saving, double organ transplant in Abu Dhabi
Nashami, a mother of three, was referred to Abu Dhabi's Cleveland Clinic by doctors in Kuwait and the UK for its multi-organ transplant centre. She was placed on a shared UAE-Kuwait waiting list under a 2021 organ sharing agreement between the countries that has saved over 180 lives so far. A multidisciplinary team from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi carried out the double transplant with precision and minimum complications, the report on national news agency Wam reported, without disclosing when the surgery was done. Dr. Baraa Abduljawad, staff physician at the hospital's critical care noted that optimising the timing of transplantation significantly improved the outcome.
TAG 91.1
6 days ago
- Health
- TAG 91.1
Kuwaiti woman receives life-saving, double organ transplant in Abu Dhabi
Nashami, a mother of three, was referred to Abu Dhabi's Cleveland Clinic by doctors in Kuwait and the UK for its multi-organ transplant centre. She was placed on a shared UAE-Kuwait waiting list under a 2021 organ sharing agreement between the countries that has saved over 180 lives so far. A multidisciplinary team from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi carried out the double transplant with precision and minimum complications, the report on national news agency Wam reported, without disclosing when the surgery was done. Dr. Baraa Abduljawad, staff physician at the hospital's critical care noted that optimising the timing of transplantation significantly improved the outcome.
Al Etihad
6 days ago
- Health
- Al Etihad
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi saves Kuwaiti mother's life with double organ transplant
13 Aug 2025 15:24 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has successfully carried out a combined liver and kidney transplant on Nashami, a Kuwaiti mother of three, who was diagnosed with advanced liver disease and kidney failure caused by primary biliary by doctors in Kuwait and the UK for the hospital's expertise in advanced transplant care, Nashami was placed on a shared UAE-Kuwait waiting list under the organ sharing agreement established between both countries in programme has saved over 180 lives through coordinated efforts between medical teams, embassies, airports and surgery was performed by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's multidisciplinary transplant team with minimal blood loss, and reduced time between donor organ retrieval and transplantation to preserve organ function. In June 2024, Kuwaiti national Nashami was enjoying a family holiday when she began noticing unusual symptoms such as extreme fatigue, swollen feet, and alarmingly, the yellowing of her eyes. She initially attributed the symptoms to exhaustion from travelling but became concerned when her symptoms continued to persist. Upon consulting doctors in Kuwait, an ultrasound revealed her diagnosis: severe hepatic cirrhosis and kidney failure caused by primary biliary cirrhosis, an autoimmune disease that damages the bile ducts and liver and can impair kidney function. In need of an urgent combined liver and kidney transplant, her doctors recommended the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's multi-organ transplant center in the UAE.'From the moment I arrived at the hospital, I was welcomed by the warmth and professionalism of the caregivers, as well as the world-class facility,' Nashami seamless coordination between medical teams in Kuwait and Abu Dhabi, Nashami was swiftly placed on the transplant waiting list. On the day of the surgery, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's transplant experts first conducted the liver transplant, followed by the kidney Nashami leads a healthy, fulfilling life back in Kuwait, continuing her follow-ups with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Expressing her gratitude, Nashami shares, 'I now proudly call Abu Dhabi my second home.'Dr. Luis Campos, Staff Physician, Abdominal Transplant, said the complexity of the case demonstrated the strength of the hospital's integrated teams and surgical protocols. Dr. Baraa Abduljawad, Staff Physician, Critical Care, noted that optimising the timing of transplantation significantly improves launching the UAE's first multi-organ transplant programme in 2017, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has completed over 900 transplants, including liver, kidney, heart and lung procedures. In 2024 alone, it treated patients from more than 100 countries, many requiring highly complex, life-saving the National Programme for Donation and Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Hayat), and with the support of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi, the hospital continues to transform donations into second chances for critically ill patients. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Kuwait Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
UAE, Kuwait strengthen economic ties as trade exchange hits $13.5bn
ABU DHABI: UAE Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Matar Al Neyadi affirmed on Tuesday that bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait are witnessing steady growth across various sectors, with a particular focus on economic cooperation and private sector engagement. Speaking virtually at a symposium titled 'The Nature of Economic Relations between the UAE and Kuwait', held at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) in Abu Dhabi, Dr Al Neyadi highlighted the strong momentum in economic collaboration within the broader framework of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) integration. Al Neyadi revealed that the volume of trade exchange between the two countries reached AED 49.7 billion ($13.53 billion) by the end of 2024, marking an 8.8 percent increase compared to 2023. He added that trade for the first quarter of 2025 stood at AED 10.2 billion ($2.78 billion), underscoring the resilience of economic ties. He noted that both nations enjoy a favorable investment climate that offers considerable opportunities for the private sector, semi-government entities, and small and medium-sized enterprises to expand cooperation and establish strategic partnerships. UAE Ambassador to Kuwait Dr Matar Al Neyadi address the audience.- KUNA photos The ambassador also praised the outcomes of the fourth and fifth sessions of the UAE-Kuwait Joint Higher Committee meetings, which identified priority sectors for collaboration. These include food security, healthcare, communications, information technology, artificial intelligence, defence industries, infrastructure, energy, and air and maritime transport. For his part, Dr Sultan Al Nuaimi, Director General of ECSSR, said the symposium comes at a pivotal time as the region seeks to deepen Gulf integration. He emphasized the need for continued dialogue and alignment of shared visions to build resilient, competitive, and sustainable economies amid evolving global economic challenges. Al Nuaimi noted the historical depth of UAE-Kuwait relations, describing them as a model of Gulf cooperation. He pointed out that bilateral trade has surged by approximately 75 percent over the past decade, with the UAE currently ranking as the third-largest investor in Kuwait. He further highlighted the alignment between the two nations' economic visions, especially their early commitment to diversifying income sources and fostering innovation across strategic sectors. This shared outlook, he said, paves the way for advanced partnerships in renewable energy, digital innovation, and knowledge-based industries. 'These synergies open wide horizons for joint initiatives and investment in sustainable development projects,' Al Nuaimi said. Relations between Kuwait and the UAE continue to be defined by mutual respect and strategic collaboration, particularly in non-oil sectors, which have shown consistent growth in recent years. With non-oil trade already surpassing $13.5 billion in 2024, expectations remain high for even stronger economic engagement in the months ahead. — KUNA
Sharjah 24
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
Kuwait Emir receives Mansoor bin Mohammed
Strengthening UAE-Kuwait relations The Emir of Kuwait welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mansoor and his delegation at Bayan Palace, expressing appreciation for the leadership, government, and people of the UAE. He emphasised the strong fraternal bonds between the two nations and their peoples. Warm reception and diplomatic exchange Sheikh Mansoor expressed his pleasure at visiting Kuwait and extended his gratitude for the warm hospitality shown to him and his delegation. Conveying leadership greetings During the meeting, Sheikh Mansoor conveyed greetings from President His Highness Sheikh UAE delegation members in attendance Accompanying Sheikh Mansoor were Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sport and Vice President of the UAE National Olympic Committee; Dr Matar Hamed Al Neyadi, UAE Ambassador to Kuwait; and Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the UAE National Olympic Committee.
