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The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which is the state-affiliated fossil fuel company, has announced it will be building the energy industry’s largest 5G network. At its completion, the network will span some 11,000m2 and will facilitate the delivery of extremely high bandwidth across all of its onshore and offshore operations, thus streamlining its processes.

Work is scheduled to be...

Biopolymers are polymers that are derived from natural sources, such as plants, animals, microorganisms or agricultural wastes. Comprised of monomeric units that are held together by covalent bonds, biopolymers can be synthesised artificially through chemical processes or biosynthesised by living organisms. They have a range of applications and benefits in an environmental sense.

With that i...

The UAE has long been regarded as a hub of medical and healthcare expertise. Now, with the development of its Emirati Genome Programme, it is positioning itself as both a pioneer and powerhouse of the genomics sector, which will reap benefits for its population on an individual and a national level, as well as informing insights into disease prevention and treatment all over the world.

The P...

The Dubai Police Department conducted more than 58,000 forensic tests last year, according to a spokesperson for the organisation. The tests were primarily used to further investigations within the emirate itself, with a very small percentage taking place in other emirates around the country and even further afield.

By developing cutting-edge genome sequencing technologies, Dubai Police have...

Abu Dhabi is seeking to position itself as a major promoter of climate-minded technology. The UAE has traditionally built its significant economic muscle from the vast reserves of fossil fuels found within its territory, and even today oil production contributes almost half (46%) of its economic output.

Nonetheless, authorities in the country in general and its capital in particular are look...

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has announced the launch of a special digital platform aimed at promoting food security within the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Security Data Platform collects information from 16 strategic partners from both the private and public sectors to provide an up-to-date overview on all aspects of the industry.

An open-acce...

The agricultural industry is facing an enormous burden at the present time. Not only it is tasked with producing enough food for the world’s eight billion people – and the populace is expected to near 10 billion by 2050 – but it also must deal with the challenges of climate change, global warming and conserving biodiversity.

In order to overcome all of these daunting difficulties, it will be...

The UAE has announced that it has identified nine Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in the country. The announcement was made last month by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) and the areas in question were agreed upon after collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

The designations should prove invaluable in safeguarding the environments o...

A new type of blood test may be capable of accurately diagnosing the potential onset of Parkinson’s disease in patients, up to seven years before they begin to exhibit symptoms. By measuring eight specific biomarkers in a blood sample and using artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the testing process, the new technology could deliver incredible results.

Not only will this provide a fas...

The natural world is under incredible pressure right now. The emission of greenhouse gases is polluting our airwaves and heating the global atmosphere, in turn contributing to an increased incidence of extreme weather events and inhospitable climates. Meanwhile, natural ecosystems and habitats are under threat from deforestation, aggressive farming practices and a host of other human activities...