Recognized as a Center of Excellence and Reference for diabetes mellitus in the GCC region, the Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) has received numerous international accolades lauding its efforts to tackle the rising number of cases with the disease and to educate people about healthier diets and lifestyles. Among its recent initiatives was the launch of its mobile clinic on World Health Day in collaboration with Zain Telecommunications, designed to help spread awareness of the illness.
Kuwait has the third-highest rates of diabetes in the world. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the 20-79 age group is currently around 20%, while type 1 diabetes among children under 15 has reached a level of 37 cases out of 100,000. By 2040, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) expects one adult with diabetes out of every 10 people, and the World Health Organization now considers diabetes among the diseases that have reached critical levels in some developing nations and needs to be confronted.
Such statistics make the intensive research and development carried out by the DDI even more of a priority. Dr Qais S. Al Duwairi, Director-General of the DDI, explains the institute’s unwavering commitment to quality, state-of-the-art technology and continuous improvement in the healthcare services it provides.
Recognized as a Center of Excellence and Reference for diabetes mellitus in the GCC region, the Dasman Diabetes Institute (DDI) has received numerous international accolades lauding its efforts to tackle the rising number of cases with the disease and to educate people about healthier diets and lifestyles. Among its recent initiatives was the launch of its mobile clinic on World Health Day in collaboration with Zain Telecommunications, designed to help spread awareness of the illness.
Kuwait has the third-highest rates of diabetes in the world. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the 20-79 age group is currently around 20%, while type 1 diabetes among children under 15 has reached a level of 37 cases out of 100,000. By 2040, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) expects one adult with diabetes out of every 10 people, and the World Health Organization now considers diabetes among the diseases that have reached critical levels in some developing nations and needs to be confronted.
Such statistics make the intensive research and development carried out by the DDI even more of a priority. Dr Qais S. Al Duwairi, Director-General of the DDI, explains the institute’s unwavering commitment to quality, state-of-the-art technology and continuous improvement in the healthcare services it provides.
The Shariah-compliant food industry is expanding at an annual rate of 10%, helped in part by the increasing trade among Islamic nations. Issues of certification and standards remain, but the growing appeal of halal foods is undeniable.
The Shariah-compliant food industry is expanding at an annual rate of 10%, helped in part by the increasing trade among Islamic nations. Issues of certification and standards remain, but the growing appeal of halal foods is undeniable.
One of the most prestigious and respected universities in the country and a core pillar of higher education not only in Japan but also Asia, Hokkaido University currently has around 18,000 students enrolled, 10% of which are international students from more than 85 countries. The university even has a reputation for having the happiest and most satisfied students in the country. President Prof. Keizo Yamaguchi explains what makes it such a unique seat of learning in Japan
One of the most prestigious and respected universities in the country and a core pillar of higher education not only in Japan but also Asia, Hokkaido University currently has around 18,000 students enrolled, 10% of which are international students from more than 85 countries. The university even has a reputation for having the happiest and most satisfied students in the country. President Prof. Keizo Yamaguchi explains what makes it such a unique seat of learning in Japan
Upper Reach talks to Ghazi Al Mannai, founder of Al Shoura Trading and Services Company and its flagship brand Cellini, about the opportunities for Qatar’s flourishing luxury sector
Upper Reach talks to Ghazi Al Mannai, founder of Al Shoura Trading and Services Company and its flagship brand Cellini, about the opportunities for Qatar’s flourishing luxury sector
Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan confirmed recently that economic expansion in Italy is accelerating, despite an unfavorable international environment. Growth and stability are being mainly driven by household consumption, which is being buoyed by confidence, incomes and investment – both public and private.
Minister of Economy and Finance Pier Carlo Padoan confirmed recently that economic expansion in Italy is accelerating, despite an unfavorable international environment. Growth and stability are being mainly driven by household consumption, which is being buoyed by confidence, incomes and investment – both public and private.
Founded in 1986, Chikaranomoto Company has grown rapidly and built up a hard-earned reputation for changing the image of ramen. Its 70 IPPUDO restaurants are across Japan and also around the world in cities such as New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, London and Paris. Founder and passionate restaurateur Shigemi Kawahara explains how the chain turned the image of noodle dining around and how it intends to set the global standard for ramen.
Founded in 1986, Chikaranomoto Company has grown rapidly and built up a hard-earned reputation for changing the image of ramen. Its 70 IPPUDO restaurants are across Japan and also around the world in cities such as New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, London and Paris. Founder and passionate restaurateur Shigemi Kawahara explains how the chain turned the image of noodle dining around and how it intends to set the global standard for ramen.
The National ICT Plan 2015 has led to remarkable gains for the country’s ICT sector, highlighted by huge investment from industry giants Vodafone
The National ICT Plan 2015 has led to remarkable gains for the country’s ICT sector, highlighted by huge investment from industry giants Vodafone
Daud Vicary Abdullah is a British converted Muslim who since 2011 has been President and CEO of INCEIF, the International Centre for Islamic Finance. Also known as the Global University for Islamic Finance, INCEIF was founded in 2006 by Bank Negara Malaysia, the Central Bank, to attend to the need for human capital development in this field. Since then, its leaders have worked to establish the institution as an elite education center
Daud Vicary Abdullah is a British converted Muslim who since 2011 has been President and CEO of INCEIF, the International Centre for Islamic Finance. Also known as the Global University for Islamic Finance, INCEIF was founded in 2006 by Bank Negara Malaysia, the Central Bank, to attend to the need for human capital development in this field. Since then, its leaders have worked to establish the institution as an elite education center
Investor interest in Africa is based on impressive growth rates and increased opportunity, as well as security
Investor interest in Africa is based on impressive growth rates and increased opportunity, as well as security
One of the world’s largest travel companies, JTB Corp. was ahead of the competition in targeting Japan’s inbound tourism sector a decade ago and encouraging tourists to go beyond its main cities and discover its regional diversity, thereby gaining a wider view of Japan and boosting its local economies and communities. President and CEO of JTB Corp. Hiroyuki Takahashi discusses the new, globally focused business model the company is now looking at and where Japan’s tourism sector is heading.
One of the world’s largest travel companies, JTB Corp. was ahead of the competition in targeting Japan’s inbound tourism sector a decade ago and encouraging tourists to go beyond its main cities and discover its regional diversity, thereby gaining a wider view of Japan and boosting its local economies and communities. President and CEO of JTB Corp. Hiroyuki Takahashi discusses the new, globally focused business model the company is now looking at and where Japan’s tourism sector is heading.
