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Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center Successfully Manufactures UAE's First CAR-T Cell to Treat an 11-Year Old Leukemia Patient

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), a PureHealth subsidiary and the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has successfully manufactured the UAE's first CAR-T cells to treat an 11-year-old boy with leukemia.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), a PureHealth subsidiary and the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has successfully manufactured the UAE's first CAR-T cells to treat an 11-year-old boy with leukemia.
  • The child, Murad, was diagnosed with leukemia more than five years ago and went into remission, but unfortunately, the leukemia returned approximately six months ago.
  • The treatment took five weeks, during which Murad was admitted at ADSCC, the only accredited Centre of Excellence in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Abu Dhabi.
  • Physicians withdrew the cells from the patient and genetically modified his immune cells in the laboratory to fight the cancer cells after intravenously injecting them into the patient.

Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center Successfully Manufactures UAE's First CAR-T Cell to Treat an 11-Year Old Leukemia Patient

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 18, 2023
SKMC, Workforce, GMP, Heart, Center of excellence, Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, Murad, Neoplasm, Physician, Bone marrow, ABU, Ferid Murad, Research, Cell, CAR, Department of Health (Abu Dhabi), Laboratory, Patient, Good manufacturing practice, Child, Engineering, Immune system, Excellency, Leukemia, Health, Safety, Family, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Vaccine, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), a PureHealth subsidiary and the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has successfully manufactured the UAE's first CAR-T cells to treat an 11-year-old boy with leukemia.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), a PureHealth subsidiary and the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has successfully manufactured the UAE's first CAR-T cells to treat an 11-year-old boy with leukemia.
  • The child, Murad, was diagnosed with leukemia more than five years ago and went into remission, but unfortunately, the leukemia returned approximately six months ago.
  • The treatment took five weeks, during which Murad was admitted at ADSCC, the only accredited Centre of Excellence in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Abu Dhabi.
  • Physicians withdrew the cells from the patient and genetically modified his immune cells in the laboratory to fight the cancer cells after intravenously injecting them into the patient.

INSEAD Force for Good Campaign Concludes by Surpassing All Goals

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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FONTAINEBLEAU, France, SINGAPORE and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- INSEAD, The Business School for the World, announced the successful conclusion of its largest fundraising campaign to date, the Force for Good campaign. 

Key Points: 
  • Launched in 2013, the campaign has exceeded expectations, surpassing its initial 200-million-euro target to reach an impressive 310 million euros.
  • An outstanding 52% of INSEAD's alumni and students actively participated in the campaign, surpassing the 50% participation goal.
  • The Force for Good campaign serves as a powerful testament to our collective potential."
  • The success of INSEAD's Force for Good campaign demonstrates a united commitment to addressing global challenges, including sustainability.

Abu Dhabi The Destination of Choice for Global Players With ADGM's Record-Breaking Numbers for First Half of 2023

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to attract major global and regional players to its International Financial Centre (IFC), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to attract major global and regional players to its International Financial Centre (IFC), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
  • The IFC also witnessed a major addition in the first half of 2023, welcoming legendary investor Ray Dalio, who has selected Abu Dhabi as its next strategic hub to expand his family office's global footprint.
  • Rajeev Misra, CEO of OneIM, commented, "Abu Dhabi has become an international hub for investors, employers and employees alike.
  • ADGM announced the return of Abu Dhabi Finance Week which will be held from 27th November to 30thNovember 2023.

Abu Dhabi The Destination of Choice for Global Players With ADGM's Record-Breaking Numbers for First Half of 2023

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
ACX, LPA, Financial centre, GCC, SME, IPA, Goldman Sachs, Register, Economic development, Risk assessment, Executive Council, ESG, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, AIIB, FSRA, Canadian Internet Registration Authority, COP28, ABU, USD, Growth, Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Disclosure, DLT, Multimedia, Carbon, Government, The Writing on the Wall, Sustainability, Orange SPV, SBI Capital Markets, Fintech, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, FSP, Small and medium-sized enterprises, Distributed ledger, Blackstone, AUM, Small, GDP, AI, G42, Investcorp, United Arab Emirates, ADQ, Cryptocurrency, Amusement park, Bank, Renewable energy, Tourism, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Chimera

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to attract major global and regional players to its International Financial Centre (IFC), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has continued to attract major global and regional players to its International Financial Centre (IFC), Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
  • The IFC also witnessed a major addition in the first half of 2023, welcoming legendary investor Ray Dalio, who has selected Abu Dhabi as its next strategic hub to expand his family office's global footprint.
  • Rajeev Misra, CEO of OneIM, commented, "Abu Dhabi has become an international hub for investors, employers and employees alike.
  • ADGM announced the return of Abu Dhabi Finance Week which will be held from 27th November to 30thNovember 2023.

International Jury Line-Up to Determine Medical Travel Media Awards 2023 Winners

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Online, Communication, Journalism, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Agence France-Presse, AFP, International Coaching Federation, ABU, Reward, Television, Research, Medicine, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Associate, Strategy, Creativity, Publication, Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Agency, USM, XML Shareable Playlist Format, Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, News, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Social media, PR, Medical tourism, Pharmaceutical industry

Eight-member jury includes Professor Dr. Kiranjit Kaur, Malaysia and Ilan Geva, USA, amongst other health and media experts

Key Points: 
  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 7, 2023) - The Medical Travel Media Awards (MTMA) 2023, organised by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), serve to recognise and reward excellence in journalism, as well as stories shared by influencers about medical travel in Malaysia will undergo stringent judging from jurors rooted in the international and local media scene.
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    With prizes up to RM100,000, MTMA 2023 awards encompass Best Print Medical Travel Report, Best Online Medical Travel Report, Best Broadcast Medical Travel Feature, Best Medical Travel Editorial Team of the Year, Best Medical Travel Influencer and Best Medical Travel Journalist of the Year across all media platforms of print, broadcast, online and social media for both international and local media.
  • Drawing upon her substantial expertise in digital media communication, specifically social media, Dr. Izzal Asnira has consistently enriched the award's scope and recognition.
  • Finalists and winners will be announced at the MTMA 2023 Awards Presentation Ceremony , scheduled for December 14.

Annual Investment Meeting announces new identity as AIM Congress, gears up for 13th edition in Abu Dhabi, May 2024

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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To be anchored on the theme “Adapting to a Shifting Investment Landscape: Harnessing New Potential for Global Economic Development,” AIM Congress 2024 is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) as lead partner.

Key Points: 
  • To be anchored on the theme “Adapting to a Shifting Investment Landscape: Harnessing New Potential for Global Economic Development,” AIM Congress 2024 is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) as lead partner.
  • To be hosted again in the UAE’s vibrant capital, AIM Congress 2024 plans to surpass the success achieved by its last year’s edition which attracted 10,313 participants and 693 speakers from 175 countries.
  • Amid the backdrop of the shifting global investment scene, it is all-important for countries to adapt and explore new avenues for growth.
  • As the Capital of Capital, Abu Dhabi is leading global conversations on investments outlook and dynamics in an era characterised by mega shifts.

Finance lawyer Erik Vrij launches Financial Playing Cards - With currencies and finance people or bespoke design

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finance lawyer Erik Vrij is crowdfunding a deck of FINANCIAL PLAYING CARDS.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finance lawyer Erik Vrij is crowdfunding a deck of FINANCIAL PLAYING CARDS.
  • The standard deck of cards feature currencies instead of spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs:
    Millions of US Dollar, Euro, British Pound Sterling and UAE Dirham.
  • The crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter will be open until 1 Oct on the following site:
    FINANCIAL PLAYING CARDS, with currencies and finance people!
  • by Erik Vrij — Kickstarter
    The playing cards will be delivered anywhere in the world in November if the campaign is successful.

Finance lawyer Erik Vrij launches Financial Playing Cards - With currencies and finance people or bespoke design

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Human, KING, FINANCIAL, Poetry, Friends, United Arab Emirates dirham, Writing, ONE, ABU, Kickstarter, Publishing, Publication, INK, Collection, Letter, Family, Book, Bridge

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finance lawyer Erik Vrij is crowdfunding a deck of FINANCIAL PLAYING CARDS.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finance lawyer Erik Vrij is crowdfunding a deck of FINANCIAL PLAYING CARDS.
  • The standard deck of cards feature currencies instead of spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs:
    Millions of US Dollar, Euro, British Pound Sterling and UAE Dirham.
  • The crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter will be open until 1 Oct on the following site:
    FINANCIAL PLAYING CARDS, with currencies and finance people!
  • by Erik Vrij — Kickstarter
    The playing cards will be delivered anywhere in the world in November if the campaign is successful.

Sagard expands its global footprint, opens its first office in the Gulf region and welcomes regional leader

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Acceleration, Social Capital (venture capital), Heart, Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi Global Market, ABU, Economic development, Capital, Growth, Ecosystem, MENA, Amusement park, Sagard

The new office will be located in the heart of Abu Dhabi Global Market and is the latest step in the company's ongoing international expansion.

Key Points: 
  • The new office will be located in the heart of Abu Dhabi Global Market and is the latest step in the company's ongoing international expansion.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Firas Mallah to the Sagard team as Managing Director and Head of MENA.
  • We are already building on exciting local partnerships and are eager to accelerate our many opportunities for growth and collaboration".
  • We welcome Sagard to the 'Capital of Capital' and look forward to shaping the future of asset management in this dynamic region and beyond."