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The National
9 hours ago
- General
- The National
Abu Dhabi Awards celebrates 20 years honouring community spirit
The Abu Dhabi Awards have recognised more than 100 people making a difference in the emirate over the past two decades and nominations are now open for the 12th cycle. Among those already recognised are a pioneering radiologist and a champion for the disabled. Here, The National takes a look at previous winners, why they were put forward by their communities and what it will take for the next batch of nominees to be among the winners. Dr Essam El Shammaa When the UAE's Dr Essam El Shammaa returned to Abu Dhabi in 1976, he came on unpaid leave from Great Ormond Street and the Royal Free Hospital in London. He had no plans to stay for long and wanted to remain in the UK but he soon "fell in love with the people" in the Emirates, he told The National. His early work with ultrasound, especially in detecting a baby's gender, sparked controversy at the time but a conversation with UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, reassured him that he had the country's full support. One of his early breakthroughs came during a routine ultrasound when he accidentally dropped a metal tool and saw the foetus flinch. 'I called my colleagues and said, 'babies can hear',' he said. 'They laughed. So I showed them. I dropped different tools and each time, the baby flinched.' His message today is as direct as ever: 'Don't upset your wife. Don't yell at her. The baby can hear you. And if you upset her, her body produces more adrenalin – that baby is going to be born hating you for upsetting their mother.' He was also the first to advocate husbands being allowed into Corniche Hospital, which at the time was restricted to women only. 'Fathers would have a baby, see them from afar, but never develop that connection,' he said. 'But if they're there from the first ultrasound, from the very beginning, they form stronger bonds.' He remains an adviser at the hospital with the imaging department where he first worked. He was recognised with an Abu Dhabi Award in 2021. Theban Al Mheiri Theban Al Mheiri was 23 when the car taking him to the airport at the start of a journey that would see him travel to the US for an English language course, crashed. 'When I woke up, I thought I was in the afterlife,' he recalled. 'Everyone around me was wearing masks. For a moment, I thought I could be in heaven or hell. I was terrified.' Within seconds, he realised he was in a hospital. And then came the harder truth: he had lost movement in both legs. Mr Al Mheiri slipped into a period of deep depression. He mourned not only the use of his legs, but the version of his life that no longer existed – the one that was heading abroad, filled with possibility. But over time, that sorrow transformed into resolve. 'There's no reason to be upset forever,' he said. 'You have to find your purpose and help others find theirs, too.' And that's exactly what he did – Mr Al Mheiri went on to become one of the UAE's most dedicated advocates for the disabled. Over the past three decades, he has helped thousands navigate the emotional, physical and societal challenges of living with a disability. Mr Al Mheiri's work has helped bring attention to the simplest yet most profound daily struggles – such as the difficulty of using a toilet or navigating inaccessible public spaces. 'I don't want people to put themselves in our shoes,' he said. 'I want them to understand that these challenges are real. We just need time and support to overcome them." His message is simple but deeply felt: "Never give up.' He was recognised with an Abu Dhabi Award in 2017. The organisers 'The awards recognise people who unite and inspire through their actions,' says Mahra Al Shamsi of the organising committee. 'They embody unity, compassion and giving.' Every year brings new stories, from medical pioneers to environmental champions to disability rights advocates. 'We're not limited by nationality,' adds Amal Al Ameri. 'These values; goodness, selflessness, helping others, are universal.' What are the awards? Nominations for this year's Abu Dhabi Awards are now open and anyone, from children to seniors, can submit a hero on the official website, including a special form for younger nominators. Held under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed, the awards recognise those who have shown exceptional dedication and commitment to serving the country. Eligible candidates are: Citizens, residents, or visitors whose good deeds have benefited the UAE. People whose international contributions reflect positively on the Emirates. Individuals whose voluntary work, advocacy, or public service made a lasting impact. Once submitted, nominations go through a research and review phase where a team evaluates each candidate's impact. Finalists are then reviewed by a panel of judges, who make the final recommendations. The recipients will be honoured during a special ceremony, where President Sheikh Mohamed personally awards each winner the Abu Dhabi Medal. The date for this ceremony is yet to be confirmed.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hollyoaks star announces he is having his first baby with girlfriend after whirlwind romance
Hollyoaks star Ben-Ryan Davies has announced he is having his first baby with his girlfriend Lottie. The actor, 36, who plays Nick Savage on the soap, took to Instagram to announce the happy news. Ben shared a photo of the happy couple posing with their ultrasound scan. Alongside the snap, he wrote: 'Absolutely over the moon to tell you all the news that me and Lottie are expecting a baby in 2025!' The pair were inundated with well wishes from their followers, including Emmerdale actor Danny Miller who wrote: 'Congrats again my brother!' It appears Ben and Lottie have had something of a whirlwind romance. The actor revealed their relationship in April by sharing several loved-up snaps. He penned in the caption: 'What an amazing 6 months. I'm so excited for our future together. You've changed my life and I'm so happy.' As the post was shared in April, the couple likely began dating in October or November and have been together less than a year. Ben joined Hollyoaks in 2016 as evil Nick Savage. He left the soap the following year when his character was sent to prison for raping Ellie Nightingale. In his younger days, he had a recurring role in Waterloo Road as Ronan Burley and he has also made appearances on Holby City and Casualty. He is currently peforming in panto in an adults only version of The Wizard Of Oz. It comes after fellow Hollyoaks actor Ricky Whittle hit the headlines recently after he reportedly returned to London and signed up to celebrity dating app Raya. The ex-Hollyoaks star, who finished runner up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2009, moved to Los Angeles to work in Hollywood in 2011. According to The Sun, one picture showed the actor cuddling a quokka and another of him running shirtless through a street. A source said: 'It's like he's saying I'm cuddly, hot and very available. 'His profile popped up a couple of weeks ago. It says he's an actor who lives in LA but was visiting London. 'Given how good he looks, I bet he had loads of people swiping on his profile.' Ricky is best known over here for playing Calvin Valentine on Hollyoaks. After his character was killed off in 2010, Ricky relocated moved and has starred in shows including The 100 and American Gods.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Butterfly Network to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 1, 2025
BURLINGTON, Mass. & NEW YORK, July 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY) ("Butterfly"), a digital health company transforming care with portable, semiconductor-based ultrasound technology and intuitive software, announced that it will report second quarter 2025 financial results on August 1, 2025 before the market opens. Joseph DeVivo, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, and Heather Getz, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Operations Officer, will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 am ET on August 1 to discuss the financial performance and operational progress. The conference call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode via a webcast on Butterfly's Investor Relations website at Events & Presentations. Individuals interested in listening to the conference call on your telephone may do so by dialing approximately ten minutes prior to start time: United States (Toll-Free): +1 833-470-1428United States (Local): +1 404-975-4839Global Dial-In Numbers: Access Code: 685760 After the live webcast, the call will be archived on Butterfly's Investor Relations page. In addition, a telephone replay of the call will be available until August 15, 2025, by dialing: United States (Toll-Free): +1 866 813 9403United States (Local): +1 929 458 6194Access Code: 128350 About Butterfly Network Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY) is a healthcare company driving a digital revolution in medical imaging with its proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ semiconductor technology and ultrasound software solutions. In 2018, Butterfly launched the world's first handheld, single-probe, whole-body ultrasound system, Butterfly iQ. The iQ+ followed in 2020, and the iQ3 in 2024, each with improved processing power and performance by leveraging Moore's Law. The iQ3 earned Best Medical Technology at the 2024 Prix Galien USA Awards, a prestigious honor and one of the highest accolades in healthcare. Butterfly's innovations have also been recognized by Fierce 50, TIME's Best Inventions and Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, among other achievements. Butterfly combines advanced hardware, intelligent software, AI, services, and education to drive adoption of affordable, accessible imaging. Clinical publications demonstrate that its handheld ultrasound probes paired with Compass™ enterprise workflow software, can help hospital systems improve care workflows, reduce costs, and enhance provider economics. With a cloud-based solution that enables care anywhere through next-generation mobility, Butterfly aims to democratize healthcare by addressing critical global healthcare challenges. Butterfly devices are commercially available to trained healthcare practitioners in areas including, but not limited to, parts of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America; to learn more about available countries, visit: View source version on Contacts Butterfly Investors: Heather GetzChief Financial and Operations Officer, Butterflyinvestors@ Sign in to access your portfolio
The Independent
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pete Davidson's girlfriend Elsie Hewitt shares first video of ultrasound in pregnancy announcement
Pete Davidson 's girlfriend Elsie Hewitt shared the couple's first video of an ultrasound scan in her pregnancy announcement. In an Instagram post on Wednesday (16 July), the 29-year-old's carousel featured footage of the appointment, as well as multiple photos of her and the 31-year-old, and a sonogram. Fans were delighted at the news, and Machine Gun Kelly commented: "These playdates bout to hit." The Saturday Night Live star and the model went public with their relationship in March 2025 in Florida.
CNA
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
Actors Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child
Pete Davidson is going to be a dad. His girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, announced their baby news Wednesday (Jul 16) on Instagram with an ultrasound preview. The model and actor posted photos of herself and the Saturday Night Live alum with the caption: "welp now everyone knows we had sex." She included a video of herself getting an ultrasound and an up-close sonogram image. A rep for Davidson, 31, confirmed the news via email. It's the first baby for both. Davidson and Hewitt, 29, were first spotted out together in March, romping in the waves and making out in Palm Beach, Florida. Their relationship comes after Davidson's 10-month stretch with actor Madelyn Cline ended last July. Hewitt, who's appeared in Industry, Dave and a Benny Blanco music video, had previously been linked to celebrities like Jason Sudeikis and Blanco. Davidson, who has several comedy specials in addition to his acting credits, has been known for his dating life, including high-profile relationships with Ariana Grande and Kim Kardashian. Davidson, who has spoken of a rough childhood and lost his own father in the Sep 11 attacks, has long wanted to be a dad, telling Kevin Hart on Hart's talk show three years ago: 'It's gonna be so fun to dress up a little dude. I'm so excited for, like, that chapter."
