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<title>FEDA  &#45; The Ecnomist News Magazine &#45; Latest Posts</title>
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<dc:rights>© 2016 &#45; 2025 FEDA Economist. All rights reserved.</dc:rights>

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<title>The Critical Dimension of Quantum Sustainability</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/The-Critical-Dimension-of-Quantum-Sustainability</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Critical Dimension of Quantum Sustainability ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:01:22 +0400</pubDate>
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<title>Industrial AI Shifts Focus from Predictive Maintenance to Knowledge Preservation</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/industrial-ai-shifts-focus-from-predictive-maintenance-to-knowledge-preservation</link>
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Industrial AI strategies are evolving beyond predictive maintenance to emphasize knowledge preservation, capturing technician know-how and enhancing asset-health data to combat costly industrial downtime caused by retiring experts.
The post Industrial AI Shifts Focus from Predictive Maintenance to Knowledge Preservation appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:52 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Industrial, Shifts, Focus, from, Predictive, Maintenance, Knowledge, Preservation</media:keywords>
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<title>Wialon Brings Fleet Management Queries Into ChatGPT With Native App</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/wialon-brings-fleet-management-queries-into-chatgpt-with-native-app</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Wialon introduces its GPT-native app within ChatGPT, transforming fleet management by allowing users to query telematics data through conversational AI instead of traditional dashboards, enhancing accessibility and operational workflows.
The post Wialon Brings Fleet Management Queries Into ChatGPT With Native App appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:50 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>How IoT Technology Is Being Deployed Across the Global Horse Racing Industry</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/how-iot-technology-is-being-deployed-across-the-global-horse-racing-industry</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Most of us believe that the horse racing industry is stuck in the olden days. You’re probably thinking that the most advanced technology that’s used in the sport is the saddle. Yes, from the outside, racing still looks old-school. You have the paddock, the grandstand, and no visible technology on the track. But behind all ...
The post How IoT Technology Is Being Deployed Across the Global Horse Racing Industry appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:49 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, IoT, Technology, Being, Deployed, Across, the, Global, Horse, Racing, Industry</media:keywords>
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<title>Aeris and KDDI Extend IoT Accelerator Connectivity Management Agreement</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/aeris-and-kddi-extend-iot-accelerator-connectivity-management-agreement</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/aeris-and-kddi-extend-iot-accelerator-connectivity-management-agreement</guid>
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Aeris renews its IoT Accelerator platform agreement with KDDI, ensuring continuity in global connectivity management for automotive, utilities, and other large-scale IoT programs following its acquisition of Ericsson’s business.
The post Aeris and KDDI Extend IoT Accelerator Connectivity Management Agreement appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:47 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Aeris, and, KDDI, Extend, IoT, Accelerator, Connectivity, Management, Agreement</media:keywords>
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<title>Water AMI deployments in Europe and North America forecast to reach 154.5 million endpoints</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/water-ami-deployments-in-europe-and-north-america-forecast-to-reach-1545-million-endpoints</link>
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Berg Insight forecasts that water AMI endpoints in Europe and North America will grow from 79.1 million in 2025 to 154.5 million by 2031, highlighting a shift from mobile to fixed-network water metering solutions.
The post Water AMI deployments in Europe and North America forecast to reach 154.5 million endpoints appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:45 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Digital Matter Targets Air Cargo Visibility Gap with Griffin Air Tracker</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/digital-matter-targets-air-cargo-visibility-gap-with-griffin-air-tracker</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/digital-matter-targets-air-cargo-visibility-gap-with-griffin-air-tracker</guid>
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Digital Matter introduces Griffin Air, a GPS asset tracker designed for air cargo with automated flight-aware cellular control, long battery life, and multi-environment tracking to improve global supply chain visibility.
The post Digital Matter Targets Air Cargo Visibility Gap with Griffin Air Tracker appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:44 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Your multi&#45;touch attribution model has a gap and it’s bigger than you think</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/your-multi-touch-attribution-model-has-a-gap-and-its-bigger-than-you-think</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Many multi-touch attribution models miss inbound calls, leading to incomplete campaign performance insights. Integrating call tracking software helps close this gap and better attributes conversions from phone inquiries.
The post Your multi-touch attribution model has a gap and it’s bigger than you think appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:42 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Transatel Bring SASE Controls Into Cellular IoT Connectivity</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/ntt-docomo-business-and-transatel-bring-sase-controls-into-cellular-iot-connectivity</link>
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NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Transatel launch Cellular SASE for IoT, combining global MVNO connectivity with Zscaler’s zero trust platform to secure IoT devices without installing endpoint software or VPNs.
The post NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS and Transatel Bring SASE Controls Into Cellular IoT Connectivity appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:40 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NTT, DOCOMO, BUSINESS, and, Transatel, Bring, SASE, Controls, Into, Cellular, IoT, Connectivity</media:keywords>
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<title>Why Device Identity Is Becoming Critical for IoT Security</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/why-device-identity-is-becoming-critical-for-iot-security</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ 
Device identity is increasingly critical for IoT security as connected appliances face hacking risks. Effective device authentication protects networks and ensures only trusted devices gain access.
The post Why Device Identity Is Becoming Critical for IoT Security appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:39 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Device, Identity, Becoming, Critical, for, IoT, Security</media:keywords>
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<title>Why 5G Private Networks Are Becoming the Backbone of Industrial IoT Deployments</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/why-5g-private-networks-are-becoming-the-backbone-of-industrial-iot-deployments</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/why-5g-private-networks-are-becoming-the-backbone-of-industrial-iot-deployments</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Private 5G networks are transforming industrial IoT by providing ultra-reliable, low latency connectivity tailored for complex environments, enabling advanced automation and enhanced data security across multiple sectors.
The post Why 5G Private Networks Are Becoming the Backbone of Industrial IoT Deployments appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:37 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Private, Networks, Are, Becoming, the, Backbone, Industrial, IoT, Deployments</media:keywords>
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<title>Carsharing Growth Puts Connected Fleet Platforms at the Centre of Mobility Operations</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/carsharing-growth-puts-connected-fleet-platforms-at-the-centre-of-mobility-operations</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/carsharing-growth-puts-connected-fleet-platforms-at-the-centre-of-mobility-operations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Berg Insight projects public carsharing fleets will rise to 768,000 vehicles by 2030, emphasizing the growing importance of telematics and fleet management platforms in supporting scalable shared mobility services.
The post Carsharing Growth Puts Connected Fleet Platforms at the Centre of Mobility Operations appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:35 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Carsharing, Growth, Puts, Connected, Fleet, Platforms, the, Centre, Mobility, Operations</media:keywords>
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<title>How Industrial IoT Is Evolving Into Autonomous Systems</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/how-industrial-iot-is-evolving-into-autonomous-systems</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/how-industrial-iot-is-evolving-into-autonomous-systems</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Industrial IoT is advancing from basic monitoring to autonomous decision systems that recommend actions and automate workflows, focusing on controlled automation to improve efficiency and maintain human oversight.
The post How Industrial IoT Is Evolving Into Autonomous Systems appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:33 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Industrial, IoT, Evolving, Into, Autonomous, Systems</media:keywords>
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<title>Omdia Sees Cellular IoT Reaching 5.9 Billion Connections by 2035 as eRedCap Gains Weight</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/omdia-sees-cellular-iot-reaching-59-billion-connections-by-2035-as-eredcap-gains-weight</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/omdia-sees-cellular-iot-reaching-59-billion-connections-by-2035-as-eredcap-gains-weight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Omdia predicts cellular IoT connections will grow to 5.9 billion by 2035, with NB-IoT, 5G Massive IoT, and eRedCap playing key roles amid regional and regulatory variations.
The post Omdia Sees Cellular IoT Reaching 5.9 Billion Connections by 2035 as eRedCap Gains Weight appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:32 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Omdia, Sees, Cellular, IoT, Reaching, 5.9, Billion, Connections, 2035, eRedCap, Gains, Weight</media:keywords>
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<title>Iridium Brings Hybrid Satellite, LTE&#45;M and GNSS IoT Module to Commercial Availability</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/iridium-brings-hybrid-satellite-lte-m-and-gnss-iot-module-to-commercial-availability</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/iridium-brings-hybrid-satellite-lte-m-and-gnss-iot-module-to-commercial-availability</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Iridium has commercially released the 9604 IoT module integrating satellite, LTE-M, and GNSS, enabling OEMs and developers to build connected devices with reliable coverage across terrestrial and remote environments.
The post Iridium Brings Hybrid Satellite, LTE-M and GNSS IoT Module to Commercial Availability appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:30 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iridium, Brings, Hybrid, Satellite, LTE-M, and, GNSS, IoT, Module, Commercial, Availability</media:keywords>
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<title>Quectel Adds Multi&#45;Protocol NXP&#45;Based Module for Wi&#45;Fi 6, Thread and Zigbee IoT Devices</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/quectel-adds-multi-protocol-nxp-based-module-for-wi-fi-6-thread-and-zigbee-iot-devices</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/quectel-adds-multi-protocol-nxp-based-module-for-wi-fi-6-thread-and-zigbee-iot-devices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Quectel introduces the FCM365X module combining Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 5.4, Zigbee, and Thread protocols in one compact wireless solution for versatile smart home and industrial IoT applications.
The post Quectel Adds Multi-Protocol NXP-Based Module for Wi-Fi 6, Thread and Zigbee IoT Devices appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:28 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Quectel, Adds, Multi-Protocol, NXP-Based, Module, for, Wi-Fi, Thread, and, Zigbee, IoT, Devices</media:keywords>
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<title>Iridium NTN Direct Moves Into On&#45;Air Testing With Mlink IoT&#45;NTN Chipset</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/iridium-ntn-direct-moves-into-on-air-testing-with-mlink-iot-ntn-chipset</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/iridium-ntn-direct-moves-into-on-air-testing-with-mlink-iot-ntn-chipset</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Mlink has started live on-air testing of its MS150-IR IoT-NTN chipset on Iridium NTN Direct, progressing from lab validation to satellite network testing in a key step toward certification and commercial availability.
The post Iridium NTN Direct Moves Into On-Air Testing With Mlink IoT-NTN Chipset appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:27 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iridium, NTN, Direct, Moves, Into, On-Air, Testing, With, Mlink, IoT-NTN, Chipset</media:keywords>
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<title>Cellular IoT Module Market Returns to Double&#45;Digit Growth as Revenues Reach $5.6 Billion</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/cellular-iot-module-market-returns-to-double-digit-growth-as-revenues-reach-56-billion</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/cellular-iot-module-market-returns-to-double-digit-growth-as-revenues-reach-56-billion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Berg Insight reports the cellular IoT module market grew significantly in 2025, with shipments up 33% and revenues reaching $5.6 billion, driven by inventory corrections, regional policies, and evolving cost challenges.
The post Cellular IoT Module Market Returns to Double-Digit Growth as Revenues Reach $5.6 Billion appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:24 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cellular, IoT, Module, Market, Returns, Double-Digit, Growth, Revenues, Reach, 5.6, Billion</media:keywords>
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<title>Why APIs Are the Backbone of Modern IoT Ecosystems</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/why-apis-are-the-backbone-of-modern-iot-ecosystems</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/why-apis-are-the-backbone-of-modern-iot-ecosystems</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
APIs are crucial in modern IoT ecosystems, facilitating data exchange between connected devices, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems to enable real-time visibility, automation, and innovative business models.
The post Why APIs Are the Backbone of Modern IoT Ecosystems appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:22 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Telit Cinterion’s NExT eSIM Supports FleetSafe.ai Video Telematics in British Truck Racing</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/telit-cinterions-next-esim-supports-fleetsafeai-video-telematics-in-british-truck-racing</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/telit-cinterions-next-esim-supports-fleetsafeai-video-telematics-in-british-truck-racing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Telit Cinterion’s NExT IoT eSIM supports FleetSafe.ai’s AI video telematics in the 2026 British Truck Racing Championship, offering managed multiprofile cellular connectivity for continuous live video streaming and analytics.
The post Telit Cinterion’s NExT eSIM Supports FleetSafe.ai Video Telematics in British Truck Racing appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:20 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Telit, Cinterion’s, NExT, eSIM, Supports, FleetSafe.ai, Video, Telematics, British, Truck, Racing</media:keywords>
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<title>Rocket Lab’s $8 Billion Iridium Acquisition Reshapes the Satellite IoT Landscape</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/rocket-labs-8-billion-iridium-acquisition-reshapes-the-satellite-iot-landscape</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/rocket-labs-8-billion-iridium-acquisition-reshapes-the-satellite-iot-landscape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Rocket Lab has agreed to acquire Iridium for $8 billion, combining launch, manufacturing, and satellite operations to create a vertically integrated satellite IoT service provider. This deal may transform device ecosystems and network strategies.
The post Rocket Lab’s $8 Billion Iridium Acquisition Reshapes the Satellite IoT Landscape appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:19 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rocket, Lab’s, Billion, Iridium, Acquisition, Reshapes, the, Satellite, IoT, Landscape</media:keywords>
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<title>Berg Insight Forecasts 20.6 Million Fleet Management Systems in Latin America by 2030</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/berg-insight-forecasts-206-million-fleet-management-systems-in-latin-america-by-2030</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/berg-insight-forecasts-206-million-fleet-management-systems-in-latin-america-by-2030</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Berg Insight predicts the installed base of fleet management systems in Latin America will reach 20.6 million units by 2030, highlighting growth opportunities in telematics connectivity and long-term service demand across the region.
The post Berg Insight Forecasts 20.6 Million Fleet Management Systems in Latin America by 2030 appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:17 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Berg, Insight, Forecasts, 20.6, Million, Fleet, Management, Systems, Latin, America, 2030</media:keywords>
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<title>Battery Replacement Costs Threaten Industrial IoT Expansion, Warns ByteSnap Design</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/battery-replacement-costs-threaten-industrial-iot-expansion-warns-bytesnap-design</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/battery-replacement-costs-threaten-industrial-iot-expansion-warns-bytesnap-design</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
ByteSnap Design highlights how rising battery maintenance costs challenge Industrial IoT expansion and introduces an energy harvesting blueprint to enable maintenance-free sensor networks using ambient energy sources.
The post Battery Replacement Costs Threaten Industrial IoT Expansion, Warns ByteSnap Design appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:14 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Battery, Replacement, Costs, Threaten, Industrial, IoT, Expansion, Warns, ByteSnap, Design</media:keywords>
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<title>Myriota Adds Cellular Connectivity to HyperPulse 5G NTN for Hybrid Industrial IoT</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/myriota-adds-cellular-connectivity-to-hyperpulse-5g-ntn-for-hybrid-industrial-iot</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/myriota-adds-cellular-connectivity-to-hyperpulse-5g-ntn-for-hybrid-industrial-iot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Myriota enhances its HyperPulse 5G NTN service and AssetHawk tracker by adding cellular connectivity, creating a hybrid IoT network that supports seamless asset tracking across terrestrial and satellite coverage zones.
The post Myriota Adds Cellular Connectivity to HyperPulse 5G NTN for Hybrid Industrial IoT appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:12 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Geotab Moves Deeper Into Asset Tracking With Link Labs Acquisition</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/geotab-moves-deeper-into-asset-tracking-with-link-labs-acquisition</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/geotab-moves-deeper-into-asset-tracking-with-link-labs-acquisition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Geotab has acquired Maryland-based Link Labs to extend its focus beyond vehicle telematics, integrating small asset tracking technology for better visibility of tools, equipment, and cargo across industries.
The post Geotab Moves Deeper Into Asset Tracking With Link Labs Acquisition appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:10 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>How Com4’s Nordic&#45;Built Connectivity Keeps Europe’s Digital Signage Networks Running</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/how-com4s-nordic-built-connectivity-keeps-europes-digital-signage-networks-running</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/how-com4s-nordic-built-connectivity-keeps-europes-digital-signage-networks-running</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 
Com4 provides robust IoT connectivity for Europe’s largest digital signage networks, enabling real-time updates, high security, and reliable performance across challenging locations without fiber or Wi-Fi.
The post How Com4’s Nordic-Built Connectivity Keeps Europe’s Digital Signage Networks Running appeared first on IoT Business News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:50:08 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Examining the new market reality</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/examining-the-new-market-reality</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/examining-the-new-market-reality</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gold’s recent price behaviour has challenged long-held assumptions about safe havens and market correlations. As geopolitical tensions rise and macroeconomic forces evolve, investors are being forced to rethink how risk is priced and where true protection lies ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:52 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Responsible investing through digital innovation</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/responsible-investing-through-digital-innovation</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/responsible-investing-through-digital-innovation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Managing nearly €300bn in assets, KBC Asset Management combines digital platforms, client-focused solutions and evolving sustainability policies to position itself as a long-term investment partner across core European markets ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:51 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Building resilience through digital treasury</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/building-resilience-through-digital-treasury</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/building-resilience-through-digital-treasury</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By integrating SAP systems, automation and real-time data, SOCAR Türkiye explains how it has built a scalable treasury infrastructure that enhances governance, liquidity management and financial resilience across more than 30 group companies ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:49 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Trading faster than you understand?</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/trading-faster-than-you-understand</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/trading-faster-than-you-understand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trading access is simple, but misreading risk is expensive. In today’s trading environment, education has become the defining edge between informed risk-taking and costly mistakes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:48 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Digital transformation for sustainable value creation</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/digital-transformation-for-sustainable-value-creation</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/digital-transformation-for-sustainable-value-creation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ By embedding advanced analytics, digital platforms and strong governance, Sampath Bank is reshaping service delivery, improving decision-making and building a scalable foundation for long-term, sustainable growth ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:47 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Why champion&#45;level tech is now a must</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/why-champion-level-tech-is-now-a-must</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/why-champion-level-tech-is-now-a-must</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ GR8 Tech is an award-winning B2B technology company supporting iGaming operators globally, with sportsbook and casino solutions built around an operator-first approach to growth and market complexity ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:45 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>Turning glass into a climate solution</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/turning-glass-into-a-climate-solution</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/turning-glass-into-a-climate-solution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At BA Glass, sustainability is driven by resilience, circularity and innovation – combining decarbonisation, renewable energy and recycling to accelerate the transition toward a lower-carbon future for glass packaging ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:44 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>AFP Capital leads Chile’s new pension era</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/afp-capital-leads-chiles-new-pension-era</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/afp-capital-leads-chiles-new-pension-era</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Chile undertakes its most significant pension reform in decades, AFP Capital is combining investment performance, operational discipline and digital innovation to help deliver stronger long-term retirement outcomes for more than 1.4 million members and pensioners ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:43 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>BtcDana evolves with the next phase of online trading</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/btcdana-evolves-with-the-next-phase-of-online-trading</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/btcdana-evolves-with-the-next-phase-of-online-trading</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As online trading matures beyond simple market access, BtcDana is focusing on innovation, reliability and regulatory discipline to meet rising expectations for speed, transparency and risk-aware decision-making in global CFD and FX markets ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:41 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>The future of wealth management in Macao</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/the-future-of-wealth-management-in-macao</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/the-future-of-wealth-management-in-macao</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global finance is being reshaped by technology, geopolitics and sustainable investment, creating new growth opportunities and shifting capital flows. Against this backdrop, Macao is emerging as a regional wealth management hub, supported by Greater Bay Area integration and national strategy, with ICBC (Macau) helping drive market growth and innovation ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:49:40 +0400</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Economist Admin</dc:creator>
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<title>AGIBOT robots dance in sync at VivaTech 2026</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/agibot-robots-dance-in-sync-at-vivatech-2026</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/agibot-robots-dance-in-sync-at-vivatech-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As part of VivaTech&#039;s 10th-anniversary celebration, AGIBOT participated in the public technology showcase on the Champs-Élysées, where visitors experienced humanoid robotics alongside other emerging technologies. At the main VivaTech venue, AGIBOT demonstrated how its &quot;Three Intelligences in One&quot; architecture integrates Locomotion Intelligence, Interaction Intelligence, and Manipulation Intelligence into a unified embodied system designed for real-world applications.&quot;The humanoid robotics industry is moving from proof-of-concept demonstrations toward real-world deployment,&quot; said William Shi, President of EU and US markets at AGIBOT. &quot;VivaTech provides an important platform for engaging with Europe&#039;s technology, business, and innovation communities. Through our live demonstrations, we hope to show how embodied AI can support practical applications across commercial, industrial, and service scenarios.&quot;On the Discovery Stage, AGIBOT X2 joined other robots in an autonomous presentation, showcasing the company&#039;s progress in interaction intelligence and coordinated robotic performance. In Hall 7.1, AGIBOT staged a robot parade featuring multiple robots, including its D1 and two X2 robots. AGIBOT also delivered an extended performance on the Theater Stage, with a total of 8 robots dancing in sync. Afterwards, Mr. Maurice Levy, Chairman of Publicis Groupe, and William Shi, President of AGIBOT Europe &amp; Americas, interacted with X2 on stage. The audience of 2,000 was very enthusiastic.AGIBOT also participated in a bilingual English-French panel discussion on the future applications of AI and humanoid robotics, joining industry leaders and experts to explore how embodied AI may evolve from experimental demonstrations into practical deployment.Through these multi-scenario demonstrations, AGIBOT showcased its approach to building embodied AI systems that combine physical mobility, natural interaction, and task execution. The company will continue to advance robotics technologies from research and demonstration environments into broader real-world applications, working with partners to create smarter, safer, and more useful robotic experiences.Associated Press ]]></description>
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<title>Prada serves up luxury fashion&amp;amp;#039;s version of pasta pomodoro at Milan Fashion Week</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/prada-serves-up-luxury-fashions-version-of-pasta-pomodoro-at-milan-fashion-week</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/prada-serves-up-luxury-fashions-version-of-pasta-pomodoro-at-milan-fashion-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons reimagine jeans-inspired basics in leather and technical fabrics for the latest Prada collection unveiled Sunday during MilanFashion Week, saying they wanted menswear looks for people on the street, not just fashion insiders.The new Prada uniform for next spring and summer: slim, cropped jackets and five-pocket trousers, pulled together with timeless blazers or leather blousons.&quot;Sometimes you just realize you need a good pasta pomodoro,&quot; Simons said before the show, referring to the Italian mealtime staple.While the collection was inspired by jeans, Prada acknowledged she had never worn a pair in her life, while Simons said he had only recently returned to the everyday classic after two decades of wearing wool trousers year-round.So against all odds, five-pocket trousers paired with flat-pocket jackets became the new Prada uniform, both slim and cropped.Most looks were realized in luxurious, buttery leather in monochromes of antique white, gray, burgundy or turquoise that hit the runway to rock guitar riffs. A subset appeared in nearly transparent white technical fabric more suited to Europe&#039;s recent heatwave. Only a handful of closing looks were fashioned from actual denim.A smattering of cropped shirts and knitwear vests featured geometric patterns that were pulled together with clashing silk scarves tied around the midriff. The only bags were colorful pouches worn at the waist, sometimes attached to thick belts. A pointy shoe with multiple Velcro straps finished the looks.Prada said the goal was a collection of pieces that were universal and to avoid &quot;useless design,&quot; which she added was &quot;a lot of what&#039;s around&quot; on other runways.Simons said the designers wanted to reconnect fashion with the way people actually dress, noting that some of fashion&#039;s strongest ideas historically came &quot;from the street&quot; rather than being dictated by luxury brands and runways.&quot;It&#039;s a clear silhouette, vertical, simple, sharp, proud. A lot of white, peaceful, hopeful, and cleansing,&quot; Simons said. &quot;We think this collection is breaking the perception of what is perceived as typical luxury in high fashion.&quot;In the spirit of simplicity, the collection was presented in a bare showroom with transparent bench seating.Everyone had a front-row view, with the VIP section hosting NBA superstar Anthony Edwards, South African-Australian singer and actor Troye Sivan, K-pop boy group ENHYPEN and British actor Louis Partridge.Crowds of excited fans withstood the early summer heatwave to greet their favorite celebrities.Associated Press ]]></description>
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<title>Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/slimy-beans-japanese-natto-disgusts-and-delights-the-world</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/slimy-beans-japanese-natto-disgusts-and-delights-the-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith’s chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time. The latest trade statistics show Japan’s exports of the highly nutritious gooey beans tripled from 2017 to 5,248 tonnes in 2025, with China and the United States topping the list of destinations. The delicacy infused with beneficial bacteria remains a traditional Japanese breakfast staple, but their pungent aroma, viscous texture and yeasty taste divide even their homeland.“I thought it was a little funky at first,” Smith said during his recent lunch at Sendaiya, a Tokyo restaurant that serves all-you-can-eat natto menus – an idea of hell for some people, heaven for others. But over the years, the mushy yellow-brown legumes “became an acquired taste like a strong cheese can, because you know how cheese can smell like dirty socks,” the 47-year-old Arizonan said.Recent years have seen natto join a series of fermented foods, from kimchi to kombucha, that have surged in popularity worldwide as Americans in particular seek better digestive health following the Covid-19 pandemic. Regular consumption of the high-fibre, protein-packed snack is often linked to stronger immune systems, improved digestion, and greater bone density.In China, too, the “trend toward health-consciousness especially among the middle and upper-income classes” is igniting interest in Japanese foods, the Japan External Trade Organisation said in a recent report. In Los Angeles at Japanese restaurant Suehiro, owner Kenji Suzuki has noticed more non-Japanese clients taking the plunge.“When social media started talking about natto and that it’s a superfood, I think then more and more people wanted to see what it is, wanted to taste it – ‘is it as bad as people say it is?,’” Suzuki told AFP. “Some people maybe don’t like it, but other people, you know, they love it,” the second-generation owner said. During her lunch in Tokyo, tourist Smith’s wife Maya Bourdeau, 46, likened natto to “natural wine” with “that slightly different taste.”While she vigorously stirred her bowl of bibimbap topped with natto, Smith knew that this would only make it even stringier. “Subconsciously, I didn’t want to have natto just dripping from my beard,” he said, laughing. Whisking, he said, also “really maximises the sliminess,” which he believes is so off-putting for many Americans he doubts natto – for all its recent hype – will ever go mainstream. “I can’t think of anything in American cooking that’s common with that slimy texture.”But Daisuke Tsujimoto is all for it, having travelled hundreds of kilometres from Osaka to Tokyo to fill his boots at Sendaiya. “It really is a food culture Japan can be proud of,” the 31-year-old told AFP. “I truly hope people around the world will continue to eat it.”Aside from its supposed health benefits, natto – dubbed the “star student of pricing” – has long been loved in Japan for its stunning affordability. A pack of three natto cups — each 40 to 50 grams — typically sells for around 100 yen ($0.60) or even less at supermarkets. Each typically contains little plastic sachets of mustard and soy sauce.Even the perennial budget champion, however, hasn’t evaded a “wave of price hikes”, Yoshihiro Noro, former head of the Japan Natto Cooperative Society Federation, told AFP. This is because of shortages of naphtha — a byproduct of oil — caused by the Middle East war, he said.At the same time, Noro sees the price rise as natto’s chance to outgrow its reputation as “poverty food” deemed “unsellable if priced at more than 100 yen.” “Very few foods can be called as truly healthy a superfood as natto is,” said Noro, also the 72-year-old owner of his family-run business. “I hope an era will come when people will collectively see high-quality, high-end natto as worth shelling out their money on.”Agence France-Presse ]]></description>
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<title>Gaza&amp;amp;#039;s surfers seek solace in the sea</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/gazas-surfers-seek-solace-in-the-sea</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/gazas-surfers-seek-solace-in-the-sea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Youssef Hassouna Carrying their boards past tents and bombed-out buildings, a group of Gazan surfers headed for the sea, seeking solace in the waves despite the risk of Israeli attacks.On the beach in Gaza City, the trio laid out their boards on the sand while they warmed up their limbs and readied their gear.A few children splashed in the shallows as the surfers paddled out to sea, fighting the crashing waves.&quot;This sport is indescribable. When you catch a wave, ride it, glide along it, that feeling can&#039;t be put into words,&quot; said 23-year-old Tahseen Abu Assi, who learned how to surf from his father.&quot;I used to see him practicing it at the beach with his father, and I watched and learned from them,&quot; he told the media.&quot;We learned little by little, and even with the war, the shelling, and the destruction, we&#039;re still continuing with this sport, because it lets us breathe and makes us feel safe.&quot;A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas came into effect in Gaza in October after two years of devastating war.But the tiny coastal territory remains gripped by bloodshed, with each side accusing the other of near-daily violations.Even out at sea, the violence persists.In mid-May, Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis reported receiving two fishermen who had been injured by Israeli naval gunfire near the beach in the southern Gaza Strip.A few days later, a Gazan security source reported that three fishermen were wounded by Israeli fire near the coast off Gaza City.&quot;The situation is still unstable,&quot; Abu Assi explained.&quot;At any moment, shells or explosives could land near you.&quot;Candle waxOut at sea, the surfers glide effortlessly across the crests of waves, momentarily free from the hardships of daily life in Gaza.But the severe shortages caused by the war and ongoing Israeli import restrictions have posed obstacles for the sport.&quot;One of the biggest challenges and difficulties we face as surfers in the Gaza Strip is the lack of tools and equipment specific to this sport,&quot; Abdel Rahim Al-Ustadh, 19, told the media.&quot;Surf wax, which we put on the boards, is not available at all in Gaza, so we resort to candle wax so we can keep this sport going,&quot; he added.Ustadh said preserving old equipment was also essential, clutching a battered red and blue surfboard that was nearly two decades old.&quot;As surfers, we treat these boards like great treasures to us, because losing any board or having it confiscated threatens our ability to continue in this sport,&quot; he said.The war in Gaza flattened swathes of the territory, displaced most of the population at least once, and left hundreds of thousands of people living in tents and temporary shelters.Khalil Abu Jiyab, 18, said that before the war there had been a team of 17 surfers in Gaza.Now, he said, there were just the three of them, pointing to shortages and a lack of boards.&quot;I&#039;ve been surfing for 13 years now, and my hopes have almost been shattered,&quot; Abu Jiyab told the media, but said he still dreamed of one day being able to surf in competitions outside the Gaza Strip.&quot;There&#039;s nothing in Gaza you can really look forward to except the sea,&quot; he added.&quot;The only outlet in Gaza is the sea; without it, life would have vanished long ago.&quot;Agence France-Presse ]]></description>
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<title>Archaeologists discover &amp;amp;#039;never before seen&amp;amp;#039; pre&#45;Hispanic ruins in Mexico</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/archaeologists-discover-never-before-seen-pre-hispanic-ruins-in-mexico</link>
<guid>https://fedaeconomist.com/archaeologists-discover-never-before-seen-pre-hispanic-ruins-in-mexico</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mexican archaeologists unearthed ancient ruins with signs of Mayan culture as well as &quot;never before seen&quot; characteristics in the eastern state of Veracruz.President Claudia Sheinbaum called the discovery &quot;very relevant&quot; during her morning press conference on Friday, saying her government would allocate resources for the investigation and restoration of the site.The site includes a circular stone platform unlike any other unearthed in that part of Mexico.Researchers also discovered a monolith depicting a figure with potential Mayan features, the National Institute of Archaeology and History (INAH) said.&quot;It&#039;s a unique, unprecedented finding,&quot; said Lino Espinoza Garcia, an archaeologist for the INAH and one of the coordinators for the Campo Viejo site near the town of Coatepec.Dating back to the Early Classic period between 200 and 600 AD, the pre-Hispanic ruins include a flagstone and limestone platform adorned with almost squared lines or figures as well as the circular stones.These attributes have never been recorded in this region of Mexico, the INAH said in a statement.It&#039;s &quot;a very particular structure,&quot; said Alberto Vazquez, the other archaeologist responsible for the site.&quot;We don&#039;t have any records so far of a correlation with other (ancient) sites.&quot;The monolith stands 1.88 metres (6.16 feet) high, 1.47 metres (4.82 feet) wide at its broadest point and 68 centimetres (2.23 feet) at the narrowest.The stone depicts a scene of a symbolic character, according to experts.&quot;They are two characters who are requesting something, they have a bowl and are receiving something, we think it&#039;s a liquid. Obviously, in that context, it&#039;s a divine liquid, we think it would be water,&quot; Espinoza detailed.The archaeologist believes the image could reflect the era of a great drought in the region, which could explain why two members of the elite, one of them with Mayan traits, are depicted receiving the fluid from a divine entity.Agencies ]]></description>
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<title>Dubai is leading the next healthcare revolution</title>
<link>https://fedaeconomist.com/dubai-is-leading-the-next-healthcare-revolution</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As healthcare shifts from treating disease to preventing it, Longevium Clinic is helping redefine what modern medicine can look like. In a recent interview, CEO and founder Ksenia Butova shared her vision for longevity medicine, the growing role of artificial intelligence in clinical care, and why Dubai has emerged as one of the world’s most promising hubs for healthcare innovation.Butova’s journey into longevity medicine began far from executive leadership. Trained as a vascular surgeon, she spent years treating patients after disease had already progressed. That experience ultimately led her to focus on prevention and healthy aging. “As a surgeon, you see what happens when intervention comes too late,” said Butova. “I became increasingly interested in the years before that point—understanding why people age differently and how we can help them maintain health for longer. Longevity medicine is about measuring, understanding, and influencing that process before disease develops.” According to Butova, Dubai offers a unique environment for advancing this vision. The city’s investment in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and future-focused healthcare has created fertile ground for innovation. “Dubai is one of the few places where scientific ideas can move rapidly from concept to clinical practice,” she explained. “You have world-class infrastructure, an international population, and a genuine openness to new approaches. That combination creates exceptional opportunities for innovation in healthcare and longevity.” A key part of Longevium Clinic’s approach is the integration of AI-powered clinical support systems. The technology reviews consultation reports, analyzes laboratory results, and compares recommendations against established medical guidelines and patient history. However, Butova emphasizes that AI is designed to support—not replace—medical professionals. “AI will never replace the physician,” she said. “We view it as a co-pilot, not an autopilot. It helps organize complexity, identify missing follow-ups, and surface patterns that might otherwise be overlooked. Every recommendation is still reviewed and approved by an experienced doctor.” The result, she says, is greater consistency and quality of care for patients. Longevium also places a strong emphasis on measurable outcomes. The clinic tracks biological age as a key indicator of health and aging, using data to evaluate the effectiveness of its programs and maintain clinical accountability. Looking ahead, Butova believes the future of medicine will be shaped by the integration of human expertise, data, and intelligent technologies. “The next era of healthcare won’t be defined by a single breakthrough,” she said. “It will be defined by our ability to combine physicians, data, and artificial intelligence into one system that helps people stay healthy for longer. In many ways, that future is already beginning.” ]]></description>
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<title>A Serbian town is known for raspberries that are exported around the world</title>
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<description><![CDATA[  Serbia &#039;s town of Arilje is known as the Balkan country&#039;s &quot;raspberry capital,&quot; with its fame reaching beyond borders.Arilje and its surroundings yield berries that are exported as far as the United States and Japan. Serbia is among the top three exporters of raspberries globally.&quot;We are born, we live and we die with raspberries,&quot; said Mileta Pilcevic, who heads a local association of raspberry producers. &quot;Arilje is unique in the world. You can&#039;t find a smaller place with such big concentration of raspberry production.&quot; The hilly landscape has ideal climate for raspberry cultivation. The berries from Arilje are grown without chemicals and picked by hand for high quality.Producers say the work is demanding. Increasingly unpredictable weather and unstable purchase prices have brought uncertainty to the business in recent years.The raspberry fields have been run mostly as family businesses through generations. With its roughly 17,000 residents, the municipality some 170 kilometres (around 100 miles) from the capital of Belgrade accounts for about a fifth of Serbia&#039;s raspberry exports.The fields on average yield around 15,000-20,000 tons annually.Pilcevic said a raspberry field takes at least two years to mature. The fruit is sensitive and requires constant care to develop the smell, taste and aroma that are globally recognized. &quot;Nothing must be done with machines or chemicals,&quot; Pilcevic said.Early summer is the picking season, and many people come to the town as seasonal workers to help, including from other countries. Pilcevic said some come from India and elsewhere in South Asia. Local resident Nada Marinkovic said everything must be cleared by hand of weeds and grass. The actual picking &quot;is only hard because of the sun.&quot;Around 90% of Serbian raspberries are exported frozen while the rest end up in markets across the country. Some producers offer direct sale of their fruit and natural juices online.The frozen raspberries are used mainly in Europe for food processing, retail fruit, jams, yogurt and bakery products. This year&#039;s yield is expected to be 20-30% lower than normal, a consequence of last year&#039;s drought.Extreme weather that experts say may be fueled by climate change has become a concern for producers, who say the problem should be accommodated with a more predictable purchase price.Pilcevic said that too often, the price offered for raspberries leaves producers with little or no profit and without the means to cover any unpredictable costs. The concern has led to protests in the past. &quot;It is not our job to be on the road but in the orchard,&quot; Pilcevic said. &quot;But, believe me when I say that we will be on the road if we have to.&quot;Associated Press ]]></description>
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<title>Why it&amp;amp;#039;s OK to say &amp;amp;#039;namaste&amp;amp;#039; in yoga class</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Namaste,&quot; a common greeting in India and South Asia, has become a global cultural phenomenon - the word appears everywhere, from wellness retreats to political events to pop culture.In many yoga classes in North America and Europe, it is a ritual to end practice by saying &quot;namaste,&quot; which means, in global yoga culture, something like &quot;the divine in me bows to the divine in you.&quot;This tradition is not without controversy. Some critics accuse Western yogis of cultural appropriation whenever they say it.Their argument is that in India, namaste basically means &quot;hello&quot; or &quot;goodbye.&quot; In the West, however, yogis have transformed this word into a catchphrase laden with &quot;overblown interpretations&quot; and a &quot;faux gravity&quot; to better sell yoga, writes journalist Kumari Devarajan in an NPR article.Others disagree with this view. Swami Tattwamayananda, the head of the Vedanta Society of Northern California in San Francisco and a leading authority on Indian ritual and scripture, told me: &quot;It is perfectly appropriate for everyone, including Westerners like yourself, to say namaste at the end of your yoga classes.&quot;As a scholar of communication and ethics and a longtime yoga teacher, I explore this controversy in my 2026 book &quot;Living Namaste: A Practical Guide to Mindfulness, Yoga, and Building Community.&quot; My conclusion for those who are wondering: Yes, it&#039;s OK to say namaste. I will explain why.Namaste is what linguists call a &quot;loan word&quot; that comes into English from Sanskrit. It is composed of two words: &quot;namas&quot; means bow, bend, or honor; and &quot;te&quot; means to you. Namaste literally means &quot;I bow to you.&quot;As best as scholars can tell, namaste entered the English language in the late 1960s and early 1970s as one of many words associated with the countercultural spiritual revolution. As it did, its meaning changed to &quot;the divine in me bows to the divine in you.&quot;One person who popularized namaste&#039;s new meaning was Ram Dass. A charismatic spiritual teacher and bestselling author with a background in psychology, Dass toured college campuses in the 1970s and popularized yoga, meditation and psychedelics as lifestyle choices for a discontented generation. In his lectures, he encouraged people to say namaste and taught them that namaste is a bow from one person&#039;s divinity to another&#039;s.As yoga&#039;s popularity exploded in the 1990s and early 2000s, the use of namaste became more popular.Shiva Rea was one of the most prominent yoga teachers of this period, and she popularized saying namaste at the end of yoga classes. In her words, namaste means &quot;I bow to the divinity within you from the divinity within me.&quot; In an article in the January-February 2000 issue of Yoga Journal, she wrote, &quot;This salutation is considered to be the essence of the yogic practice of seeing the divine within all of creation.&quot;Cultural appropriation is generally defined as when people from a dominant culture adopt or exploit a cultural practice that is treasured by another culture, without properly understanding the history or context of that practice. This is especially problematic when people do so in a way that disrespects, stereotypes or materially harms the original culture.To me, based on this definition, saying namaste at the end of a yoga practice does not warrant the red flag of cultural appropriation.Namaste is not the name of a deity in any Indian religion. Moreover, as James Mallinson of Oxford University points out in a 2017 podcast, namaste does not play a central role in Hindu religious rituals. If namaste were a sacred religious word being spoken by people who do not practice that religion, it might be an instance of cultural appropriation. But it is not.In the same podcast interview, yoga studies scholar Andrea Jain agrees with Mallinson&#039;s view that saying namaste is not cultural appropriation. She contends that claims of cultural appropriation assume that there is one true, Indian version of yoga that Westerners have stolen. But yoga&#039;s history is more complex.Yoga has taken a profound diversity of forms in India and the world over the past two millennia. There has never been just one authentic lineage of Indian yoga. There are only yogas in the plural - many forms of yoga practice associated with different traditions, philosophical schools and religions.No one tradition owns yoga or the words that have become associated with it, such as namaste. Given this fact, the question shifts from appropriation to practice: What do we mean when we say namaste?In the past 50 years, namaste has evolved from a simple greeting and parting to a word that is a mini meditation on the interconnectedness and shared divinity of all beings.Tracing the evolving meaning of namaste, it is understandable how the word shifted from meaning &quot;I bow to you&quot; to &quot;the divine in me bows to the divine in you.&quot;Most Indian religions and spiritual traditions agree that there is something divine in all people: For Hindus and Jains it is the soul, or the atman; for Buddhists it is the &quot;Buddha natu ]]></description>
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<title>For a soothing cup of herbal tea, here&amp;amp;#039;s how to grow and prepare your own herbs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[  Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb garden.Herbal teas are distinct from true teas - such as black or green - which comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. (You can grow that in your garden, too.) Brew herbal teas with either freshly harvested or dried herbs.Either way, settling in with a cup of homegrown herbal tea - hot or iced - can be a relaxing ritual.Most herbs require a sunny spot that receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, but they benefit from a bit of afternoon shade in hot climates. They grow well in containers, raised beds and gardens in well-draining soil. Fertilizer isn&#039;t usually necessary, but incorporating a generous helping of compost into the soil at planting time will help nourish herbs throughout the growing season.To sow directly outdoors, space seeds as directed on the package label. If seeds are super tiny, such as those of mints, mix them with a bit of sand, then scatter them directly over the soil. When they reach 2 inches tall, remove excess sprouts to achieve the recommended spacing between the remaining plants.Check the &quot;date to maturity&quot; on the seed pack or plant tag. Seeds are best sown in spring, but purchased starter plants can be planted later as long as the expected harvest date falls within the remaining time frame before the first frost.Keep the soil lightly moist until the plants become established, then water only when the soil dries out.Here are some favorite herbs to get you started.German chamomileThis annual plant&#039;s miniature daisy-like flowers make a cheerful addition to the garden and brew into a lovely, delicate tea that pairs well with a bit of honey. Provide regular doses of a flower-boosting fertilizer, such as 5-10-5, according to package directions, beginning one month after planting.MintsThere are many delicious choices. Favorites include peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint, pineapple mint, lime mint and apple mint. All perennial mints (hardy in zones 3-9) grow and spread with abandon, so it&#039;s best to plant them in pots rather than directly into the garden (unless you are willing to allow them to take over an entire area).Agastache foeniculumCommonly called anise hyssop, this perennial is often used as an ornamental in flower beds in zones 3-8 or 9. The plant&#039;s highly aromatic leaves make a tasty licorice-flavored tea. Although related to mint, it retains a mostly mounded form and does not spread as aggressively as its cousins. Note: For tea, be sure to plant the straight species (foeniculum); although other anise hyssops may be edible, their flavors vary.Lemon balm: Another mint relative, this perennial is hardy in zones 4-8 and should also be contained to prevent aggressive spread. Its subtle lemon flavor is refreshing without being overpoweringLemon verbenaThis perennial shrub, hardy in zones 8-11, grows best in partial shade and is a heavier feeder than many other herbs. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks to boost its health and vigor. Hardy in zones 8-11, the plant&#039;s leaves impart a stronger, more intense lemon flavor than lemon balm.Harvest herbs in the morning, just after the dew has dried, when their essential oils are most concentrated. In my zone 7 garden, that&#039;s typically around 10 a.m. Rinse them well and pat dry.To use right away, heat water to just below boiling, then pour 8 ounces into a cup with 2-3 tablespoons of chopped, fresh herbs. Cover the cup and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. Strain, and add sweetener or combine with other herbs, as desired.To dry herbs for future use, spread them on a screen or tie a bunch of stems together and hang the bouquet upside down. Place in a well-ventilated, dark, dry spot until they become crunchy.Remove leaves or flowers from stems, then store in a tightly sealed glass jar in a cool, dark spot, like a kitchen cabinet, where they&#039;ll retain their flavor and fragrance for about 2 years.Because the drying process concentrates their flavors, you&#039;ll need fewer herbs and less brewing time to make your tea, so start with 1 teaspoon and 5 minutes of steeping, adjusting according to your preference.  Associated Press ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;amp;#039;From poor man’s fruit to health food&amp;amp;#039;: Kerala plans push for jackfruit, highlight medicinal value</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Once known as the poor man’s fruit as it filled the plates of ordinary households across Kerala, jackfruit could soon get a new identity as a health and wellness food, with the state government planning a programme to highlight its medicinal properties.Announcing the move, state Agriculture Minister T. Siddique said the government would prepare an effective plan in consultation with the Health Department to popularise the health benefits of jackfruit, Kerala’s state fruit.The minister was inaugurating a seminar on ‘Medicinal properties of raw jackfruit, research findings and possibilities’ organised by the Jackfruit Promotion Council. Kerala produces around 14.3 lakh tonnes of jackfruit annually, but only a small portion of it reaches commercial utilisation.The minister said the Agriculture Department would also be brought into the initiative to explore ways to ensure that the benefits of jackfruit reach patients and the public.&quot;For generations, jackfruit was a common food in Kerala homes. But the nutritional and medicinal benefits of the fruit have not reached society adequately. Awareness needs to be created,&quot; Siddique said.From boiled jackfruit and traditional curries to chips, jams and desserts, the fruit has long been part of Kerala’s food culture, especially during seasons when it served as an affordable and easily available source of nutrition for families.The seminar also brought together researchers who presented findings on the health potential of jackfruit.Dr B. Padmakumar, former Principal of the Alappuzha Medical College, spoke about a study conducted among 100 people on jackfruit consumption, while Dr Thomas Varghese, Oncology Director at St Joseph’s Hospital, Manjummel, elaborated on research involving cancer patients.The Jackfruit Promotion Council submitted a master plan to the minister detailing research findings and future possibilities.The jackfruit theme later moved beyond discussions, with the Kerala Legislative Assembly canteen serving a delightful array of jackfruit-based dishes, where legislators and visitors enjoyed the traditional fruit in new forms.The seminar called for taking the message of jackfruit as a healthy food option to schools and colleges to create wider awareness among the younger generation.Indo-Asian News Service ]]></description>
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<title>H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation&#039;s agriculture minister said on Wednesday.Australia was for years the only continental landmass to be free of the H5 strain, which has caused severe disease and high death rates in poultry and wild birds worldwide.Two H5 cases have been confirmed in migratory birds found in the state of Western Australia, with officials now warning of a third infection found hundreds of kilometres (miles) away in South Australia.&quot;This is obviously concerning, but given the spread of H5 globally it is not unexpected that other migratory birds may have arrived at other locations across the Australian coastline,&quot; Agriculture Minister Julie Collins told reporters.&quot;At this stage there is no evidence of mass mortalities. There is also no evidence of infection in poultry or in our agricultural production system,&quot; Collins added.&quot;There continues to be a low risk to human health.&quot;The confirmation of H5 spread has the potential to cause significant disruptions.One of the country&#039;s largest poultry producers has locked down farms in Western Australia in a bid to stay disease-free.Neighbouring Papua New Guinea briefly suspended imports of Australian eggs and chicken meat -- although this has since been lifted with some exceptions.&quot;We have continued to engage constructively with the Papua New Guinea government since their notification of suspension to have these trade restrictions removed,&quot; Collins said.Chief government veterinary officer Beth Cookson said scientists were still piecing together the details of how H5 might be spreading.Vulnerable speciesSo far it seemed to be limited to migratory seabirds without threatening other vulnerable native populations, she said.&quot;We&#039;ve only just received the advice on the South Australian detection. We&#039;re still in the investigation phase,&quot; she told reporters.&quot;It is a seabird, a migratory species, and there is no indication that it has spread beyond those populations.&quot;There has been concern that the deadly disease could add to the extinction risks faced by Australian fauna, many of which are unique to the vast continent.Almost half of Australia&#039;s wild bird species, and 83 percent of its mammals, are found nowhere else.The wild birds most affected by the H5 strain include waterfowl, shorebirds, seabirds and birds of prey.Marine mammals have also been affected, with some detections in other animals such as cats, goats, alpacas and pigs.Officials have said they are investigating if the disease arrived in Australia via birds migrating from the sub-Antarctic.Scientists said last week the H5 bird flu strain had killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on the remote Heard and McDonald Islands, one of Australia&#039;s external territories in the sub-Antarctic.Agence France- Presse ]]></description>
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<title>Congolese chefs put high&#45;end spin on traditional cuisine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[  Yam gratin, safou-fruit butter and caterpillar sauce: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country not usually associated with high cuisine, a new generation of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on traditional recipes.Far from the conflicts that plague the vast African country&#039;s east and away from the poverty in the slums of Kinshasa, customers clink cocktail glasses in hushed lounges on the top floor of a building in the Congolese capital, with a view over the chaotic megacity of more than 17 million people.On the menu: ravioli of kilebu, a mushroom- and peanut butter-based Congolese speciality, with ballotine of sole in butter made from safou, a local fruit.The restaurant, Zaire the country&#039;s former name offers up &quot;Afro-fusion&quot; cuisine to local and international elites, using locally sourced products in high-end dishes inspired by traditional Congolese cooking.&quot;When people say &#039;DRC&#039; abroad, it&#039;s always pejorative. It&#039;s all talk about war or how Congolese people love to dance,&quot; said the restaurant&#039;s owner, Noushka Teixeira, against a background soundtrack of rumba, the country&#039;s famed musical style.Teixeira, a passionate foodie, spent a decade and a half in the DRC&#039;s former colonial ruler, Belgium, then decided to return home to put Congolese culinary heritage in the spotlight.She and her husband opened the restaurant last year.&quot;We Africans have a tendency to tell ourselves that everything foreign is better, but that&#039;s because we&#039;ve never bothered to truly exalt our own products,&quot; said Teixeira, who has both Congolese and Brazilian roots.In the kitchen, chef Samuel Bobo was simmering mboto, a local freshwater fish, with tomatoes and onions -- a dish &quot;inspired by the one my grandmother used to make for me&quot;, he said.Bobo studied economics at university, but his passion for food prevailed.He mastered the restaurant trade under Belgian chefs in Kinshasa before striking out to recreate the recipes he learnt growing up.&quot;There&#039;s not really any culinary school in the DRC. A lot of people learn on the job,&quot; said Teixeira, who trained most of her team herself. Shortages Keeping fresh products in stock is a challenge.Only a fraction of the sprawling country&#039;s arable land is farmed, while decrepit roads make transportation difficult.The DRC imports most of its food supply.&quot;We buy our fruits and vegetables at the market, but we have to import our meat from Belgium to be sure of the quality,&quot; said Teixeira.In the capital&#039;s outskirts, chef Archi Dimosi has also learnt to make do with shortages.&quot;You have to be creative to be able to adapt to the unexpected and change your menu at the last minute,&quot; said Dimosi, who specialises in blending Congolese flavours and European techniques.He has developed his own network of suppliers to source fish from Lake Tanganyika or the Atlantic coast, beef from the western province of Kongo-Central and lamb from the eastern city of Goma.In his kitchen, he was putting the finishing touches on a vol-au-vent pastry made of sweet potato dough and garnished with mushroom and &quot;mbinzo&quot; sauce -- a Congolese caterpillar.Dimosi, 34, learnt by watching online videos on French cuisine.Last year, he decided to close his newly opened restaurant in central Kinshasa and instead launch a catering business serving gourmet meals.&quot;All the taxes, rent, bills... I was paying $4,500 a month, I couldn&#039;t cope anymore,&quot; he said.&quot;Young chefs in the DRC face a lot of problems, but they deserve a chance,&quot; said Dimosi, who teaches young trainees and is also working on a cookbook of Congolese recipes.Culinary schools &quot;mostly teach how to make Western dishes&quot;, he said.&quot;Congolese cuisine doesn&#039;t get taught enough.&quot;Agence France Presse ]]></description>
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<title>Fakeeh University Hospital wins gold at the Global Medical Excellence Award 2026</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Prestigious recognition highlights the hospital’s achievements in clinical excellence, innovation, governance, and patient-centered careFakeeh University Hospital (FUH) has been awarded the Gold Award in the Hospitals Category at the Global Medical Excellence Award (GMEA), presented by the Dubai Quality Group (DQG) under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.The award was presented during a ceremony at Al Habtoor Palace Dubai, attended by healthcare leaders, industry experts, and representatives from leading healthcare organizations across the region.The recognition reinforces Fakeeh University Hospital’s position as one of the UAE’s leading academic healthcare institutions and reflects its commitment to delivering world-class patient care through clinical excellence, innovation, digital transformation, and evidence-based healthcare.The Global Medical Excellence Award recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate outstanding performance in governance, leadership, quality, patient experience, innovation, sustainability, and organizational excellence.As part of the assessment process, Fakeeh University Hospital underwent an independent evaluation covering strategic leadership, clinical outcomes, digital transformation, workforce engagement, innovation, and community impact.Assessors commended the hospital’s internationally recognized accreditations, including Joint Commission International (JCI) Hospital Accreditation, together with specialized certifications in cardiovascular and stroke care, laboratory services, pharmacy, nursing, sustainability, and digital healthcare. The evaluation also highlighted measurable improvements in patient safety, lower healthcare-associated infections, fewer preventable hospital-acquired complications, and reduced unplanned readmission rates through continuous quality improvement initiatives.Innovation and digital transformation were also identified as key strengths. The hospital has integrated artificial intelligence technologies across radiology, diagnostic imaging, patient safety, and operational management, enabling earlier disease detection, enhanced clinical decision-making, improved operational efficiency, and a better patient experience.Beyond clinical care, the hospital has strengthened its commitment to community health through more than 185 outreach initiatives across Dubai, positively impacting over 52,000 individuals.Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Mohaymen Abdelghany, Group CEO and Board Member of Fakeeh Health and Chief Executive Officer of Fakeeh University Hospital, said:&quot;Receiving the Gold Award at the Global Medical Excellence Award is a proud milestone for our entire organization. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our physicians, nurses, educators, researchers, and support teams who work every day to provide outstanding care and continuously improve the healthcare experience for our patients.&quot;He added:&quot;Since the establishment of Fakeeh University Hospital, our vision has been to create a leading academic medical center that combines world-class clinical care with education, research, innovation, and digital excellence. This award validates that journey and motivates us to continue raising the standards of healthcare delivery, medical education, and patient outcomes in the UAE and beyond.&quot;The award further reinforces the hospital’s Care &amp; Beyond philosophy, placing patients at the center of every decision while promoting continuous innovation, quality improvement, and sustainable healthcare. As healthcare continues to evolve, Fakeeh University Hospital remains committed to advancing healthcare through clinical excellence, academic leadership, and technology-enabled careFakeeh Health – Advancing Healthcare with Excellence  ]]></description>
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<title>Europeans told to protect themselves as deadly heatwave takes its toll</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The city mayor told busy Parisians to slow down on Thursday as large parts of Western Europe remained in ‌the grip of a deadly heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies, and shut schools and cultural landmarks.Paris faced another ​sweltering day after ⁠temperatures in the French capital hit a June record of 40.9˚C on Wednesday.Britain also ‌logged its highest temperature for June on Wednesday, ‌reaching 36.1˚C in southern England as an early summer heat dome hovered over much of Western Europe.DROWNING DEATHS IN FRANCEFrance implemented a number of measures against heatwaves after one in 2003 caused nearly 15,000 excess deaths, with the elderly the hardest hit. This time around, younger people were a particular concern.&quot;The ‌profile of people currently facing health risks is not necessarily what one might expect - that is, the most vulnerable, because they are closely monitored ⁠and well informed,&quot; Emmanuel Gregoire, the mayor of Paris, said on broadcaster TF1.&quot;Rather, it’s people aged between 50 and 70 who are generally in good health, but who think this is just a normal period and continue going about their usual activities as if nothing has changed. Really, protect yourselves,&quot; he said.At least 48 people have died in France from drowning since the start of the heatwave while trying to cool off, authorities said, and two young children were killed by heat in a car.AIR CONDITIONING IN DEMANDChanges introduced in France since the 2003 heatwave included checking in ​on the elderly regularly and offering those in a retirement home the chance to spend several hours a day in a ‌room with air conditioning.Air conditioning remains relatively rare in Europe but Asian makers of air conditioners, such as South Korea&#039;s Samsung Electronics, China&#039;s Midea and Japan&#039;s Mitsubishi Electric, are enjoying a boom in sales, with strong demand from countries such as France, Spain and Italy.The heatwave is being driven by ⁠a weather pattern known as an Omega block, pushing temperatures as much as 18˚C above normal, according to the Reuters Climate Monitor.The phenomenon resembles the shape of the Greek letter Omega, with a bulbous middle trapping in heat over regions for extended periods, with cooler weather on its fringes. Heatwaves and storms are ​being intensified by ‌climate change.In Italy, Health Minister Orazio Schillaci called a meeting to address the risks after Italian media reported that five people had died ‌on Wednesday from heat-related incidents.The victims were two farmers in the northern provinces of Lodi and Piacenza, another man at a cemetery in the northern town of Pavia, a worker in the northeastern city of Padua, and a homeless man in the southern city of Naples.TORRID WEEKEND FOR GERMANY, ITALY AND AUSTRIAFrance&#039;s weather ‌agency said an ‌end to the heatwave was in sight, with temperatures set to gradually decrease ⁠on Friday.However, Germany, Austria and Italy looked set for a torrid weekend.Germany&#039;s National Meteorological Service issued extreme heat warnings for ‌a large area of western Germany, with temperatures expected to rise to 38˚C on Thursday and 41˚C on Friday and Saturday.National rail operator Deutsche Bahn has offered customers the chance to cancel their journeys due to the heat.In ⁠neighbouring Austria, the national weather service issued a red heat warning for the northeast of the country, including Vienna, this weekend, when the ​temperature in the capital could hit a record 40˚C.The hottest conditions for Italy are also forecast between Saturday and Monday, with temperatures reaching up to 40˚C — well above seasonal norms — particularly across northern plains and inland central areas.Reuters ]]></description>
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