Dubai, UAE: Hearing loss is the third leading chronic disability following arthritis and hypertension in the USA.According to the World Health organisation, over 275 million people globally have moderate-to-profound hearing impairment, 80% of them in low- and middle-income countries. Only limited information is available on developing regions, including Arab countries, where the prevalence is estimated [...]

Imperial College London Diabetes Centre and Hammersmith Medicine Host Key Continued Medical Education In July MRCP 1 and MRCP 2 July 13-15 2012 www.icldc.co.uk Abu Dhabi, April 2012: One of the key hurdles for doctors in training is passing the Membership of the Royal College of Physicians examination, according to Professor Karim Meeran. He said [...]

33% of employees are disengaged at any one time Dubai April 17 2012: In the midst of change, it is time for the region’s Human Resource sector to swiftly look inside for new answers to business and personal growth, according to learning consultant, Carol Talbot. Talbot is referring to both inside the organisation, as well [...]

Dubai, UAE April 17 2012: An information-rich library that uses the Enneagram Typing System to offer clues to what makes leaders tick is now available online at www.wendyappel.com. Wendy Appel , dubbed the Enneagram Source, has worked with the centuries-old Enneagram System for more than two decades and describes it as a ‘living system.’ “The [...]

Dubai,United Arab Emirates – Tuesday, April 17th 2012 [ME NewsWire] Stroke, the destruction of brain tissue from blockage or rupture of blood vessels, is one of the leading causes of death and permanent disability in the world. Stroke is also a common problem in Arab countries being second only to heart attack as [...]

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia – Monday, April 16th 2012 [ME NewsWire] The Arab Bureau of Education today announced the publication of the “Statement of Educational Objectives” for Iftah Ya Simsim. The announcement came during the annual ABEGS Awards for achievements in educational research and programs. HH Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah AlSaud, Saudi Arabian Minister of Education, was [...]

STAR TOO experimental theatre project today announced that they will collaborate with the advocate of art Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to create an innovative performance piece entitled ‘Quel Réel’ (for ‘Is It Real’ in French) on April 11th, 2012 7pm at the Sorbonne Theatre on Reem Island. For this academic year 2011-2012, Sorbonne Abu Dhabi [...]

First-time author shows how ancient symbol can help improve results and build lasting relationships Dubai, UAE March 29, 2012: Leaders don’t have to look too far for the right answers, according to a new book that is ready to fill online shopping baskets starting this week. Hot off the press Wendy Appel’s InsideOut [...]
Dubai, UAE: While the UAE does not have any formal method of collecting information on mental health disorders, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), depression is the second leading contributor to poor health and shorter lifespan among people between the ages of 15 and 44. Experts at the upcoming Obs-Gyne Exhibition & Congress, taking [...]

First in a series of actions in preparation for session at Rio +20 JAKARTA, Indonesia – Friday, March 23rd 2012 [ME NewsWire] -(BUSINESS WIRE)– On UN World Water Day 2012, March 22, 2012, the Indonesia Water Mandate Working Group hosted a seminar on ‘Collaborative Actions for Sustainable Water Management in Indonesia.’ This seminar supports the [...]