Brazilian company Huna uses artificial intelligence on blood test data for early cancer diagnosis and is one of those selected to compete for the Future Health Challenge award.
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The Unidos pelo Líbano (UPL) association is raising funds to purchase medicines, food, and blankets to be sent to Lebanon. The Arab country has around one million displaced people amid the conflict in the Middle East.
On this March 25, National Arab Community Day, ANBA revisits profiles published by the agency that tell the stories and portray the contributions of some of the nearly 12 million Arabs and descendants living in Brazil.
A digital initiative called Sofra connects donors worldwide with restaurants to deliver meals to families affected by the conflict. Contributors receive real-time updates on the arrival of aid.
A group of 181 Brazilians has already obtained emergency transit visas to leave Bahrain via Saudi Arabia, a Gulf country that maintains international flights. The embassy transported them to Saudi territory on Monday (16).
The head of the Catholic Church, Leo XIV, will travel to the North African country as well as three other nations on the continent. Meetings are scheduled in Algiers and in the city of Annaba, where he will celebrate a mass.
Conflict in the Middle East leads to the cancellation of sports tournaments and festive dates, including those related to Ramadan, the holy period of Islam.
On Thursday (12), a flight departs Doha for São Paulo. On Friday (13), flights leave Guarulhos Airport for Doha. Qatar’s airspace remains closed, with only limited operations authorized.
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism is monitoring markets to ensure product availability. Basic items have controlled prices.
Foreign minister Mauro Vieira speaks with Qatar’s minister about resuming flights to São Paulo.
UAE news agency says the airline is working to restore operations to all its destinations.
Emirates and Qatar Airways, which have direct flights to Brazil, resume limited operations. Shipping companies suspend bookings.
The Arab country called on residents to sign up on the national volunteer platform to support efforts in response to Iran’s attacks. There are opportunities to help in health, engineering, logistics, administration, regulation, and other areas.
Stock exchanges in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will resume trading on Wednesday (4), according to an official announcement. Schools and universities will continue operating remotely until Friday (6).
