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Daily Tribune
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain pitches AI Supply Chain plan to UK Titans
TDT| Manama Bahrain is stepping up efforts to position itself as a next-generation logistics and manufacturing hub, spotlighting artificial intelligence, regulatory agility, and location advantages in high-level discussions with UK industry leaders. During a two-panel event hosted in collaboration with Financial Times Live in London, the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) made a strategic pitch to British investors, framing Bahrain as an emerging centre for AI-powered, sustainable, and cost-efficient supply chains. The panels, held under the theme 'Shaping the Next Generation of Manufacturing and Logistics Hubs', brought together top executives from major UK firms in automotive, ports, technology, and advanced manufacturing. AI and access The discussions focused on two core trends disrupting global logistics: the rise of AI in supply chain operations and the geographic shift of hubs closer to critical resources and consumer markets. Officials from Bahrain emphasised that the island nation's simplified regulations, mature digital infrastructure, and direct access to Gulf markets offer a compelling case for companies seeking alternatives to overstretched or cost-heavy supply routes. Ali AlMudaifa, Chief of Business Development at Bahrain EDB, and Ahmed Sultan, Executive Director for Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, joined a panel that also featured Geraint Evans, CEO of UK Major Ports Group. Together, they examined how tariff shifts and sustainability pressures are driving a re-evaluation of traditional logistics corridors. Industry voices weigh in The first panel included Steven Armstrong, Chair of Morgan Motor Company, Lina Huertas from Microsoft UK, and Riddhi Karambelkar of Brompton Bicycle. They explored trends like time-to-market acceleration and cost-effective manufacturing consolidation. Microsoft's Huertas discussed how digital twins and predictive analytics are reshaping factory floor decisions, while Armstrong highlighted the need for closer proximity between manufacturing sites and emerging markets. Moderated by Financial Times' Benjamin Parkin, the sessions also included insights from Bahrain's Minister of Sustainable Development and EDB Chief Executive, H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, who underscored Bahrain's commitment to sustainable industrial growth. Future-ready vision The event was part of a broader visit by Bahrain's EDB to the United Kingdom, aimed at strengthening bilateral investment ties and showcasing Bahrain's readiness to accommodate next-gen industrial ecosystems. As companies seek resilience and operational efficiency amid mounting global pressures, Bahrain's leadership is betting on digital innovation and geographic agility to turn the Kingdom into a regional command centre for manufacturing and logistics. Bahrain's pitch in London marks a calculated move to attract firms rethinking their global supply chain architecture.
The Guardian
05-07-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
‘No other explanation': children of slain Gaza doctor say he was deliberately targeted
The children of Dr Marwan al-Sultan, director of Gaza's Indonesian hospital and one of the territory's most senior doctors, said they believed their father was deliberately targeted in the Israeli airstrike that killed him on Wednesday. Sultan died when an Israeli missile was fired into the apartment block in Gaza City where he and his extended family were staying after their displacement from northern Gaza. His wife, daughter, sister and son-in-law were also killed in the attack. His surviving daughter Lobna said the airstrike specifically targeted the room her father was in. 'All the rooms were fine except for his, the missile hit it precisely,' she said. His son Ahmed said there was 'no other explanation' other than that his father was deliberately targeted by the Israeli military. He also added that the floors where his father and their extended family were staying were the only parts of the block hit in the airstrike. Photos and videos taken by local journalists and given to the Guardian, showed that the apartment block had been hit on the front side of the fourth and fifth floors, while the rest remained intact. 'Until the last minute of his life, he did not leave his job. He paid for this dedication with his life,' said Ahmed. 'I was there only 10 minutes before the airstrike and the scene I faced when I went back to the apartment after the attack is indescribable. I didn't know who had survived and who had died. Some people were only now shattered body parts. Most of those who died were women and children.' He said his father's death was not just a loss for the family but for the whole of Gaza. Sultan was an experienced cardiologist and a leading figure in Gaza's medical community. He was also one of only two remaining heart specialists in the territory, according to Healthcare Worker Watch (HWW), a Palestinian medical organisation. 'My father was loved by all people,' said Ahmed. 'He had been besieged at the Indonesian hospital and also at the Kamal Adwan hospital but he did not leave. For the first few months [of the war] we did not see him except a few hours of the day because he was always at the hospital.' His death means that all of the directors of the hospitals in northern Gaza have either been killed or detained by the Israeli military forces. The director of Kamal Adwan hospital, Dr Ahmed al-Kahlout, and his fellow acting director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, as well as Dr Ahmed Muhanna, the director of al-Awda hospital in northern Gaza, are all being held in an Israeli prison. In a statement, the IDF said: 'On Wednesday, the IDF struck a key terrorist from the Hamas terrorist organisation in the area of Gaza City. The claim that as a result of the strike uninvolved civilians were harmed is being reviewed. 'The IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and operates to mitigate harm to them as much as possible. The Hamas terrorist organisation systematically violates international law while using civilian infrastructure for terrorist activity and the civilian population as human shields. The incident is under review.' According to data from HWW, Sultan was the 70th healthcare worker to have been killed by the Israeli military in the past 50 days. The UN says that overall more than 1,400 healthcare workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war in October 2023. Under the Geneva conventions, the set of international laws that police the conduct of warring parties, attacks on healthcare workers during conflict could be war crimes. The conventions state that doctors and other healthcare professionals should be protected, not targeted or attacked during conflict, and must be allowed to carry on providing medical care to those who need it.
The Guardian
04-07-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
‘No other explanation': children of slain Gaza doctor say he was deliberately targeted
The children of Dr Marwan al-Sultan, director of Gaza's Indonesian hospital and one of the territory's most senior doctors, said they believed their father was deliberately targeted in the Israeli airstrike that killed him on Wednesday. Sultan died when an Israeli missile was fired into the apartment block in Gaza City where he and his extended family were staying after their displacement from northern Gaza. His wife, daughter, sister and son-in-law were also killed in the attack. His surviving daughter Lobna said the airstrike specifically targeted the room her father was in. 'All the rooms were fine except for his, the missile hit it precisely,' she said. His son Ahmed said there was 'no other explanation' other than that his father was deliberately targeted by the Israeli military. He also added that the floors where his father and their extended family were staying were the only parts of the block hit in the airstrike. Photos and videos taken by local journalists and given to the Guardian, showed that the apartment block had been hit on the front side of the fourth and fifth floors, while the rest remained intact. 'Until the last minute of his life, he did not leave his job. He paid for this dedication with his life,' said Ahmed. 'I was there only 10 minutes before the airstrike and the scene I faced when I went back to the apartment after the attack is indescribable. I didn't know who had survived and who had died. Some people were only now shattered body parts. Most of those who died were women and children.' He said his father's death was not just a loss for the family but for the whole of Gaza. Sultan was an experienced cardiologist and a leading figure in Gaza's medical community. He was also one of only two remaining heart specialists in the territory, according to Healthcare Worker Watch (HWW), a Palestinian medical organisation. 'My father was loved by all people,' said Ahmed. 'He had been besieged at the Indonesian hospital and also at the Kamal Adwan hospital but he did not leave. For the first few months [of the war] we did not see him except a few hours of the day because he was always at the hospital.' His death means that all of the directors of the hospitals in northern Gaza have either been killed or detained by the Israeli military forces. The director of Kamal Adwan hospital, Dr Ahmed al-Kahlout, and his fellow acting director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, as well as Dr Ahmed Muhanna, the director of al-Awda hospital in northern Gaza, are all being held in an Israeli prison. In a statement, the IDF said: 'On Wednesday, the IDF struck a key terrorist from the Hamas terrorist organisation in the area of Gaza City. The claim that as a result of the strike uninvolved civilians were harmed is being reviewed. 'The IDF regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and operates to mitigate harm to them as much as possible. The Hamas terrorist organisation systematically violates international law while using civilian infrastructure for terrorist activity and the civilian population as human shields. The incident is under review.' According to data from HWW, Sultan was the 70th healthcare worker to have been killed by the Israeli military in the past 50 days. The UN says that overall more than 1,400 healthcare workers have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war in October 2023. Under the Geneva conventions, the set of international laws that police the conduct of warring parties, attacks on healthcare workers during conflict could be war crimes. The conventions state that doctors and other healthcare professionals should be protected, not targeted or attacked during conflict, and must be allowed to carry on providing medical care to those who need it.
Gulf Today
29-05-2025
- Health
- Gulf Today
Sharjah to build health centres in Al Seyouh and Al Rahmaniyah
Engineer Marwa Obaid Al Taffag, Head of Federal Buildings, Housing and Facilities Design Section at Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, announced the completion of the engineering plans for two health centres in Al Seyouh and Al Rahmaniya suburbs of Sharjah in co-operation with the Emirates Health Services Corporation. Work is underway to award the tender to a contractor, she added. The two centres would provide the highest level of health services and would include clinics for family medicine, dentistry, maternity and childcare, and radiology, in addition to a unit that provides 24-hour medical treatment services, she said. The ministry is keen on establishing the centres according to the highest quality standards to serve the residents of these areas. This was announced in a conversation with Ahmed Sultan on the Direct Line programme broadcast live on Sharjah Broadcasting Authority.
Sharjah 24
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Sports provides extensive coverage for President's Cup
Coverage begins on Tuesday, May 6, and runs until Saturday, May 10. The channel has built up a large-scale outdoor studio at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, complete with professional cameras and equipment, to capture every element of the final, from team preparations to the grand finale, providing viewers with a comprehensive and polished viewing experience. "Our Stadiums" from Sharjah landmarks "Our Stadiums" leads the daily programming, which is broadcast from major tourist destinations in Sharjah, such as Al Layyah Canal and Kalba City. The show includes technical and analytical segments, as well as surveys of fan opinion and an exploration of the pre-match atmosphere. On match night, a special episode will air from Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, "From the Emirates" provides in-depth field coverage with previous stars from both clubs, as well as behind-the-scenes reports from training camps. Exclusive interviews and fan interactions Journalist Ahmed Sultan will conduct private interviews with senior executives from both clubs for the show "Special Interview," offering light on preparations and previous confrontations. "Sports Line" invites fans to submit their thoughts and forecasts, with input from club representatives and supporters. Documentaries about cup history and finals The channel will run a unique documentary series on the history of the UAE President's Cup from its creation, as well as episodes tracking the adventures of Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli in the current edition. Both clubs have won ten titles each, and the victor of this final will create a new record. Human-centred entertaining Channel has also reserved interactive periods for fans, including light-hearted and spontaneous shows hosted by Ali Al Kalbani and segments hosted by Mohammed Omran that highlight behind-the-scenes preparations and the human element of the match-day experience. Digital content on social media Coverage will be rounded up with ongoing online content published on the channel's main social media platforms — before, during, and after the match — to keep the sports audience engaged in every moment and emotion of the game. National sporting values Mohammed Majid Al Suwaidi, Director of Sharjah Sports Channel, confirmed that the channel's coverage of the President's Cup final is consistent with its aim to highlight key national sporting events and provide professional material worthy of the occasion's significance. Al Suwaidi: Most coveted title Al Suwaidi stated, "We are providing a one-of-a-kind broadcast worthy of the most renowned event, with a live studio at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium and a comprehensive schedule of programming that examines technical, historical, and fan-centred aspects. With top-tier visitors, analysts, and extensive field reporting, we hope to provide viewers with a thorough picture of this renowned Emirati football championship."
