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EMIRATES DRUG ESTABLISHMENT AND ARCERA SIGN AGREEMENT TO ADVANCE PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING IN THE UAE The partnership establishes a framework to strengthen local manufacturing, develop talent, and support long-term supply resilience. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, MAY 5, 2026 – The Emirates Drug Establishment (“EDE”) and Arcera Life Sciences (“Arcera”) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities in the UAE. Signed at Make it in the Emirates, taking place May 4-7, 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, the agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across local manufacturing, talent development, research and innovation, and…

Secondary schools in the London borough of Sutton are using VR headsets to help students manage exam stress, ADHD, and difficult home lives. The headsets are made by tech firm Phase Space, and the schools are running the pilot alongside the local NHS mental health trust. As reported by the Guardian, the seven-minute VR program gives students a quick mental reset, either during a scheduled slot or when they need to step away from class because anxiety has taken over.  According to Zillah Watson, the program’s co-creator and visiting professor at University College London, nine out of 10 participants have…

Around 200 million euros is going to Bosch Business Innovations for the development of new business ideas in startups The global corporate venture builder aims to have 20 new spin-offs by 2030. The initial focus will be on software-controlled manufacturing, remote health monitoring, and the use and storage of greenhouse gases. Bosch Business Innovations relies on partnerships with experienced venture studios. Stefan Hartung: “Innovative strength and technology leadership are an integral part of Bosch’s history.” Axel Deniz: “Our aim is to systematically develop new ideas beyond our current core business.” Dubai, UAE – Innovations and the development of new business…

E-readers don’t have to be big, expensive, or locked into one ecosystem. Xteink, a Chinese brand quietly challenging the likes of Amazon and Kobo with compact devices, just announced its latest model. The Xteink S4 is a small, lightweight e-reader that runs Android and magnetically attaches to the back of your smartphone. It’s currently available for pre-order in China for around $50, with an international release expected in the coming months (via NotebookCheck) What makes the Xteink S4 worth paying attention to? The biggest change with the S4 is the operating system. Earlier Xteink models like the X3 and X4…

AD Ports Group, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, and CMA CGM Group Sign MoU to Extend Inland Reach Across the UAE and Wider Region The three partners intend to cooperate to anchor cargo flows across AD Ports Group’s consolidated inland intermodal network of rail-linked inland container depots, dry ports and cargo depots Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5May 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CMA Terminals Khalifa Port container terminal and CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions,…

Sony hasn’t said a word yet, but the internet already has pictures of it’s upcoming headphones. Actor Damson Idris was spotted wearing an unreleased pair of Sony over-ear headphones in New York City ahead of the Met Gala, giving the world its first real look at what’s reportedly called the WH-1000XX or ‘The ColleXion’. Sony is expected to officially unveil them on May 19, but the leak has already set expectations sky-high (via NotebookCheck). If the specs hold up, this could be the pair that finally gives Apple’s AirPods Max 2 a serious competition. What makes the Sony WH-1000XX different…

The commercial adoption of DDR5 started in 2021 as it slowly became the new standard, and now the industry is already working on what comes next. According to TheElec, Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron have quietly kicked off early development of DDR6, the next generation of memory protocol. The three companies have shared their designs with substrate manufacturers, who are now building initial prototypes and running verification tests. “Memory companies and substrate manufacturers typically proceed with joint development more than two years before product launch,” an industry official told TheElec. “Initial development of DDR6 has recently begun.” It is…

Samsung Display has unveiled its latest smartphone display innovations at Display Week 2026, with a clear focus on improving brightness, color accuracy, and overall efficiency. The new developments are aimed at solving real-world issues – especially visibility in bright outdoor conditions and more accurate color reproduction for modern content. Brighter Screens and Better Colors The highlight of the announcement is Samsung’s new “Flex Chroma Pixel” OLED panel, built specifically for smartphones. This panel can reach up to 3,000 nits of brightness in High Brightness Mode (HBM), which is a significant jump compared to most current smartphone displays. This matters more…

عندما يصبح الوصول إلى العلاج أولوية قصوى لا يمكن تأجيلها: مريض مصاب بمرض باركنسون يشق طريقه عبر القارات إلى مستشفى كينغز كوليدج لندن – دبي لتلقي رعاية طبية متقدمة دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة – لا يتأثر مرض باركنسون بالنزاعات أو عدم الاستقرار أو بُعد المسافات، إذ يستمر تأثيره وحاجة المرضى للعلاج دون توقف مهما كانت الظروف، تبقى الحاجة إلى الرعاية العصبية المتخصصة في المراحل المتقدمة أمرًا أساسيًا. ويتجلى ذلك في قصة مريض يبلغ من العمر 57 عامًا، سافر إلى دبي لتلقي العلاج في مستشفى كينغز كوليدج لندن – دبي، بعد سلسلة من التحديات التي واجهها خلال رحلته. سرعان ما تعقّدت…

Face ID under the display is finally real, and it’s not from Apple. Metalenz has developed the technology that lets facial recognition work from under the display.  The notch. The punch-hole cutout. The Dynamic Island. Every phone maker has a different name for it, but they all share the same problem. There’s a big chunk cut out of your display to make the facial recognition work. Metalenz might have just solved that. At Display Week in Los Angeles, the company is demonstrating Polar ID working under a fully powered-on OLED display. There’s no cutout, and it’s totally secure.  Why is…