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Washington :  President Joe Biden on Friday chose Dr. Robert Califf, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner and prominent medical researcher, to again lead the powerful regulatory agency. Califf’s nomination comes after months of concern that the agency near the center of the government’s COVID-19 response has lacked a permanent leader. More than a half-dozen names were floated for the job before the White House decided on Califf, The Associated Press (AP) reported. A cardiologist and clinical trial specialist, President Joe Biden served as FDA commissioner for the last 11 months of President Barack Obama’s second term. Before that,…

Abu Dhabi : The Higher Organising Committee for the Global Media Congress held its first meeting at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) to discuss preparations for the launch of the Congress. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and organised by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) in strategic partnership with Emirates News Agency (WAM), the inaugural Global Media Congress will take place from 15 to 17 November 2022 in the UAE Capital. Chaired by Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Director-General of WAM, the meeting…

New WHO report maps barriers to insulin availability and suggests actions to promote universal access 100 years after its discovery, insulin still out of reach for many living with diabetes GENEVA, 12th November, 2021 (WAM) — A new report published by WHO in the lead-up to World Diabetes Day (14th November) highlights the alarming state of global access to insulin and diabetes care, and finds that high prices, low availability of human insulin, few producers dominating the insulin market and weak health systems are the main barriers to universal access. “The scientists who discovered insulin 100 years ago refused to…

Riyadh: Education Minister, Dr. Majid bin Ali Al-Nuaimi, participated in the consultative meeting of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS), including education ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The GCC education ministers were briefed on the situation of education in Yemen, and the obstacles and challenges it is facing. They also discussed the programmes to be implemented by ABEGS in the coming period, including workshops on the effect of the pandemic on the situation of education in the member states, the empowerment and professional development of teachers, in addition to programmes related to people with…

Washington: The number of Americans voluntarily quitting their jobs rose to a record high in September while job openings stayed stubbornly above pre-pandemic levels, a sign that businesses may have to continue to raise wages in order to attract workers. The Labor Department’s monthly Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, released on Friday, reflects an uneven economy with strong demand grinding against labor and goods shortages, driving overall inflation to its biggest annual gain in 31 years, Reuters reported. Wage inflation shows few signs of abating even as the daily case rate of coronavirus infections ebbs, with…

Tokyo: Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), the world’s top-selling automaker, said on Friday it would begin making up for production lost from supply shortages in December, with factories at home in Japan returning to normal for the first time in seven months. According to Reuters, Toyota said it plans to produce about 800,000 vehicles globally in December, up from about 760,000 a year earlier, and keep its plan of producing 9 million vehicles worldwide during the financial year ending on March 31.

Manama: In the presence of the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sport, General Sports Authority Chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC) President, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Deputy BOC President, HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Rashid Club today held the fourth race for this season, 2021-2022, at its racecourse in Raffa, Sakhir. Also attended by the Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Environment and the Deputy Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al…

Bahrain :  Chief Executive of Governmental Hospitals, Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Ansari, received Regional Director of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), Basel Al Sayagh who presented Dr. Jamila Mohammed Al Salman, the Communicable and Internal Diseases consultant, the Head of Medical Services for Internal Departments at Salmaniya Medical Complex, with the International ACHS Award in tribute for her distinguished contribution to optimizing the healthcare services at the international level. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al Ansari commended the efforts of Dr. Jamila Al Salman and her prominent contribution to the health sector. He also praised the honorable image given by…

Bahrain :  Following the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), today announces it will be receiving submissions for the 4th edition of the Government Innovation Competition, “Fikra”, from 11 November until 1 December 2021. “Fikra” aims to further develop government workstreams and promote a culture of creativity and innovation, in line with the principles of sustainability, competitiveness and fairness, outlined in Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. The competition reinforces the engagement of public sector employees in contributing to national development plans and initiatives, in line…

Bahrain: Electricity and Water Affairs Minister Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak and Electricity received Ali Ahmed Al Kharfoush, on winning the 12th edition of the Arab Youth Council Award for integrated development for distinguished Arab youth, in its 12th edition held under the patronage of the Arab League. The minister praised Al Kharfoush’s outstanding achievement, hailing the role of Bahraini youth in their relentless pursuit of leadership. Al Mubarak noted that Bahrain is proud of the efforts and excellence of its people and their accomplishments regionally and internationally that contributes in raising Bahrain’s status at all levels.