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Initiate Action, Receive hope

The campaign includes clinical examinations, mammograms, and ultrasound examinations, if needed, as well as medical consultations…reports Asian Lite News

Saqr Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah – an affiliate of Emirates Health Services (EHS) – has launched the first phase of the early breast cancer screening campaign this month under the slogan “Initiate Action, Receive hope.” The campaign aims to conduct free screening for women over 40 in collaboration with the Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) initiative, which provides mobile clinics equipped with mammograms and ultrasound machines.

Saqr Hospital aims to provide services in various locations in Ras Al Khaimah and achieve sustainability, proactiveness, and continuity by inviting women from the target age group to run a test to identify key indicators and symptoms that require clinical examinations. The campaign includes clinical examinations, mammograms, and ultrasound examinations, if needed, as well as medical consultations.

H.E. Dr. Issam Al Zarooni, Acting Executive Director of Medical Services at EHS, stressed that the campaign is in line with EHS’s direction and mission and is inspired by the UAE leadership’s vision to enhance the quality of healthcare, achieving the national indicators of “We the UAE 2031” vision and providing all members of the UAE community with preventive and advanced healthcare services.

H.E. Dr. Al Zarooni also highlighted that the campaign was part of EHS’s all-inclusive approach to upgrading the services provided by the various facilities under its umbrella. This initiative reflects EHS’ commitment to women’s health and raising awareness of the importance of early detection of this serious disease, as breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. H.E. Dr. Al Zarooni also noted that the progress in medicine, diagnosis, and treatment manifested by EHS’s ability to achieve a high success rate in breast cancer treatment, when detected early, reflects the importance of periodic and regular screening.

Dr. Muna Al Ayyan, Consultant Breast Surgeon, Director of Saqr Hospital, said: “The campaign aims to raise awareness about early testing within UAE communities and highlight its importance in preventing breast cancer, the most common cancer amongst women globally. It also strives to acquaint women with self-examination methods and approaches while emphasizing their critical role in prevention. This demonstrates Emirates Health Services’ commitment to meeting its ethical and professional responsibilities to various parts of UAE society, with a special emphasis on women, who are more vulnerable to breast cancer”.

Dr. Muna Al Ayyan added: “The campaign highlights the hospital’s knowledge and awareness mission, led by the Foundation and the importance of promoting health awareness. A single piece of information or an early inspection may save people from various diseases, protect society’s health, and keep its members functional and productive. Both the hospital and the institution embody this message, as health awareness protects nations’ resources from depletion by channeling them toward advancement, construction, and development. We hope every individual, organization, and family will embrace our message”.

The field campaigns were distributed around the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah in partnership with Emirates Foundation health facilities and selected governmental, local, and private businesses. These collaborations established a central location for hosting the mobile clinic, allowing it to serve nearby communities. It began at Shaa’m Hospital, followed by Almeirad Health Center and Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar). For the second time, the initiative provided services to the inmates of the Ras Al Khaimah Correctional facilities. The facility’s leadership commended the institution’s commitment and ongoing endeavors to engage with all sectors of society.

This campaign is an extension of a series of health initiatives run by Emirates Health Services to achieve long-term health goals by improving early disease prevention tools and concepts and establishing them as a mainstream culture among all UAE residents.

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Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah visits SRTIP

The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah was given a firsthand account of the cutting-edge developments and technological innovations that are integral to the park’s operations…reports Asian Lite News

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah visited the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) on Monday, where he was given a comprehensive briefing on the services and solutions offered to local and international companies and projects within and outside the UAE.

Amidst a gracious welcome extended by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah and Chairperson of SRTIP, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, was presented with a comprehensive insight into the ambitious vision of the park, whose prime objective is to cultivate a thriving culture of innovation within the country and the region at large, as elucidated by the Chairperson. During the tour, Sheikha Bodour also expounded upon the park’s future blueprints and brought to light its affiliated centres dedicated to strengthening SRTIP’s stature as the preeminent hub for research and innovation in the region.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi hailed the tireless efforts of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in furthering the cause of scientific pursuits in both the emirate and the UAE. He also lauded the accomplishments and the pivotal role played by SRTIP in the preceding years, which, he noted, was a testament to the UAE’s leadership strategy. His Highness highlighted SRTIP’s contribution in advancing Sharjah’s academic, scientific, and economic landscape, underscoring its significance in effectuating significant strides in research and innovation that are indispensable to the comprehensive and sustainable growth of the region.

The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah was given a firsthand account of the cutting-edge developments and technological innovations that are integral to the park’s operations. During this visit, the CEO of SRTIP, HE Hussein Al Mahmoudi, presented a detailed overview of the park’s efforts, activities, and programmes.

As part of his visit, His Highness embarked on an insightful tour of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the thriving hub for entrepreneurial activity headquartered at SRTIP and was greeted by the CEO of Sheraa, HE Najla al Midfa, who offered a rundown of the centre’s multifarious goals. The overarching objective of Sheraa, as elucidated by Al Midfa, is to invigorate and foster the growth of startups, entrepreneurs, and students alike, by providing them with a host of platforms, services, and resources to aid in the development of critical skills and to bring their innovative ideas to fruition.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi’s tour of SRTIP was capped off with a visit to the uSky Innovation Complex, where he was welcomed by Dr. Anatoli Unitsky, Founder of uSky Transport. During this visit, Dr. Unitsky provided an overview of the complex’s ambitions, goals, and benefits it has derived from SRTIP’s forward-thinking and cutting-edge environment.

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IndiGo adds Ras Al Khaimah as 100th destination in 6E network

These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options…reports Asian Lite News

IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, announced Ras Al Khaimah as its 100th destination in 6E network. The airline will commence new direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al-Khaimah, effective September 22, 2022. Ras Al-Khaimah was also named as Gulf Tourism Capital for the year 2020 and 2021 by Gulf Cooperation Council.

Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo said, “We are pleased to announce our entry into the fourth Emirate with Ras Al-Khaimah as our 26th international and 100th overall destination. These new flights will cater to the high demand for travel to Ras Al Khaimah, with India being the third largest international source market for the city in 2021, and traffic expected to reach pre-pandemic levels this year. RAK is also focussing on becoming the regional leader in sustainable tourism, which aligns well with our overall focus on sustainability. The increased connectivity will not only bolster trade but also strengthen sustainable and responsible tourism between the countries. Our expansion to connect the 100th destination is a testament to our efforts to stay true to our promise of affordable fares, on-time performance, courteous and hassle-free service across a wide network, onboard our lean clean flying machines.”

Apart from being the 100th destination, Ras Al-Khaimah is also the 4th city in the emirates, 11th destination in Middle East, and 26th international location in 6E network. The passengers can experience nature as well as authentic offerings along with beaches and Hazar mountains. Some of the tourist destinations at Ras Al-Khaimah include Sunset at Jebel Jais, Zipline Down Jebel Jais’ slope, Dhayah Fort, National Museum, Khatt Springs amongst others. RAK is a popular destination for leisure travellers, destination weddings and incentives targeting the MICE segment.

These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official website www.goIndiGo.in. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s domestic and international connectivity.

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His Excellency Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of The Department of Civil Aviation Ras Al Khaimah & Ras Al Khaimah International Airport said: “Ras Al Khaimah International Airport’s partnership with IndiGo airlines is a significant step forward in getting back to a normal footing post the pandemic. We welcome them whole heartedly and we are enthusiastic to address the increased passenger flow from the Indian subcontinent. Ras Al Khaimah’s thriving tourism & industrial sector will benefit from this connectivity and I am confident that this partnership will prove to be an important piece in our ongoing expansion strategy for the airport.”

The CEO of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, Mr. Atanasios Titonis commented: “We are happy to have IndiGo airlines as our partner. Our team along with IndiGo’s team have been working several months together to achieve this main step for our airport and to boost tourism for Ras Al Khaimah as an Emirate. Indigo’s working values are great, and their vision is commendable, and they are the right airline partners in our portfolio as we are on our way to transition into a destination airport. We envisage a huge array of opportunities coming in from the Indian subcontinent with the start of this operation as Mumbai is a major airline hub and it can further connect our passengers to several destinations within India and also other international destinations served by IndiGo.”

About IndiGo

IndiGo is amongst the fastest growing low-cost carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are low, flights that are on time, offering a courteous, hygienic, and hassle-free travel experience. With its fleet of 280+ aircraft, the airline is operating over 1600 daily flights and connecting 74 domestic destinations and 26 international destinations. For more information, please visit www.goIndiGo.in or download our mobile app. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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