Day: May 14, 2021

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PRA Health Sciences pioneers connecting clinical trial patients with their real-world data with Synoma

Pharmaceutical, biotech and other research sponsors can now connect their clinical studies to longitudinal real-world data – speeding up drug development and aligning with the 21st Century Cures Act.

RALEIGH, N.C., May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PRA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAH) announced today an innovative tokenization solution using Synoma®, PRA’s proprietary technology that allows for the generation of enhanced evidence for drug development. PRA’s solution makes it possible to connect clinical trial data and secondary data sets with privacy at the forefront. Today, three large pharmaceutical companies, along with several other pharmaceutical and biotech companies of all sizes, are using Synoma to link data and conduct analyses across their drug development portfolios.

“Data of all types is widely available from dozens of sources. The missing link, however, is the ability to connect clinical trial data to the insights from real-world data – enabling researchers to understand what is happening outside and after a study in a way that protects privacy,” said Kent Thoelke, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, PRA Health Sciences. “Tokenization and linking is the approach researchers can use to glean the greatest insights into drug safety and effectiveness over time.”

PRA can partner with a variety of tokens to multiple sources of information – making it possible to incorporate broader sets of real-world data and revolutionize evidence generation and insights as envisioned by the 21st Century Cures Act.

“Tokenization of siloed patient data sets will be a game-changer for clinical researchers and drug developers,” said Jane Quigley, Senior Vice President, Digital Health, PRA Health Sciences. “Through our acquisition of Symphony Health and partnership with other data sources, we have enabled scientists and research teams to more intelligently evaluate a wider set of data to inform clinical trial protocols, leverage real-world data as eSource, conduct advanced feasibility, speed enrollment and, ultimately, bring novel and differentiated therapies to market faster.”

Contact us to learn more about how Synoma can be applied to clinical studies.

About PRA Health Sciences

PRA Health Sciences is one of the world’s leading global contract research organizations by revenue, providing outsourced clinical development and data solution services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. PRA’s global clinical development platform includes more than 75 offices across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, Australia and the Middle East and more than 19,000 employees worldwide. Since 2000, PRA has participated in approximately 4,000 clinical trials worldwide. In addition, PRA has participated in the pivotal or supportive trials that led to U.S. Food and Drug Administration or international regulatory approval of more than 95 drugs. To learn more about PRA, please visit www.prahs.com.

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مؤتمر الذكاء العالمي الخامس: في طليعة الابتكار

بكين, 14 مايو 2021 /PRNewswire/ — تقرير إخباري من موقع China.org.cn عن مؤتمر الذكاء العالمي الخامس:

سيعقد مؤتمر الذكاء العالمي (WIC) الخامس في مدينة تيانجين شمال الصين في أواخر مايو.

يُحدّث مؤتمر الذكاء العالمي، وهو الآن في عامه الخامس، نفسه باستمرار. وهذا العام، وبصرف النظر عن السلسلة التقليدية من المؤتمرات والمعارض والمسابقات وتجارب التكنولوجيا الذكية/ وفقًا لمتطلبات مكافحة الوباء، سيتم إنشاء منطقة عرض خاصة لمدن ودول الشرف وستتم دعوة الضيوف الدوليين للزيارة المعارض وتبادل حكمتهم. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، سيتعاون المؤتمر الدولي للرياضات الذكية، وهو حدث سنوي خلال مؤتمر الذكاء العالمي، مع مسابقة Tencent Esports Honor of Kings الإقليمية المشهورة عالميًا في شمال الصين لأول مرة هذا العام لاستكشاف مجالات جديدة وجذب جيل الشباب. تتناسب جميع هذه التغييرات مع موضوع مؤتمر الذكاء العالمي وهو “عصر جديد من الذكاء: تمكين التنمية الجديدة، وتعزيز نمط جديد”.

كان الهدف الأصلي لمؤتمر الذكاء العالمي هو تطوير صناعة الذكاء في الصين. ونظرًا لاكتساب المنظمين الخبرة وابتداع طرق جديدة لاستضافة الحدث، أصبح المؤتمر تدريجياً منصة تلتقي فيها أحدث التقنيات والأفكار المبتكرة، حيث تلعب الشركات من جميع أنحاء العالم دورًا مهمًا. ومن خلال استمرارها في الابتكار، عززت المنصة بالفعل التبادلات في صناعة الذكاء العالمي، وعززت تعاونًا أكبر وأعمق في هذا الصدد.

كما تعكس مدينة تيانجين المضيفة المبادئ المنظمة لمؤتمر الذكاء العالمي. باعتبار تيانجين واحدة من أولى المدن التي دخلت التصنيع في الصين، فإنها تفتخر بتاريخ طويل وتسعى باستمرار إلى الابتكار. يعد حاسوب تيهاني الفائق (Tianhe Supercomputer) والرقاقة قارئة نشاط الدماغ (Brain Talker) للواجهة بين الدماغ والكمبيوتر، مجرد اثنين من الإنجازات التي تم تحقيقها من خلال تيانجين المبتكرة. وإلى جانب صناعة الذكاء، اجتذب “وادي ابتكار تكنولوجيا المعلومات الوطني في تيانجين” (“Tianjin National IT Innovation Valley“) الذي بنته المدينة في السنوات الأخيرة ما يقرب من ألف شركة. الجهود جارية حاليًا لإنشاء تطبيقات تكنولوجيا المعلومات بمبلغ 100 مليار يوان ومجموعة صناعة الابتكار مع نموذج “تجميع الشركات معًا، وتمكينها من خلال النظام الأساسي، والمدفوع بالتطبيق، وتحقيق اختراقات من قبل المجموعات”. ومن أجل تحقيق الابتكار المستدام، عززت تيانجين أيضًا بناء مجمعات علمية في الجامعات. تهدف تيانجين إلى بناء خمس مجمعات علمية جامعية على مستوى البلدية بحلول عام 2023 لدمج موارد الجامعات والقطاعات الاجتماعية الأخرى بغرض توفير زخم للابتكار والتنمية الصناعية.

مؤتمر الذكاء العالمي هو نموذج مصغر يمثل رؤية تيانجين والصين في تعزيز التبادلات على الصعيد الوطني والعالمي، والترويج المشترك للابتكار، وتبادل النتائج، وتحقيق تقدم مربح للجانبين. بهدف بناء مجتمع مشترك المصير للبشرية، تيانجين والصين ككل، على أتم الاستعداد للعمل جنبًا إلى جنب مع البلدان الأخرى.

China Mosaic
 http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm

مؤتمر الذكاء العالمي الخامس: في طليعة الابتكار
 http://www.china.org.cn/video/2021-05/13/content_77494187.htm

الفيديو – https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1509679/video.mp4

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Fireworks light up Yas Island in celebration of Eid al-Fitr

ABU DHABI, A flurry of fireworks soared over Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure and entertainment hub, yesterday evening (13th May) in celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Launching for the first time from Yas Bay Waterfront, the annual array of pyrotechnics has become one of the most anticipated celebrations in the UAE.

Yas Island livestreamed the spectacle of lights on its Instagram channel, as gatherings are prohibited in line with the island’s precautionary measures.

The vivid firework display will be held for two more nights, on the 13th and 14th of May respectively, kicking off at 9.00 pm. Audiences who want to view Yas Island’s firework displays virtually can visit the destination’s Instagram @yasisland.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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Mohamed bin Zayed meets Mohammed bin Rashid on Eid al-Fitr

ABU DHABI, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received today His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings with the UAE Vice President, and congratulated the Emirati nation on this blessed occasion, wishing them all the best.

The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai; H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports Company; and Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi.

Source: Emirates News Agency

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Dubai Culture celebrates emirate’s cultural landmarks at Arabian Travel Market 2021

DUBAI, Through its participation at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021, the leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, via the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) pavilion, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) is continuing its role in enhancing Dubai’s position as a global hub for culture and creativity, and supporting the culture and arts sector in the emirate, by shedding light on the emirate’s key cultural and artistic attractions.

As part of its participation in ATM 2021, which will take place physically from 16th – 19th May, Dubai Culture is highlighting Etihad Museum, a national edifice and distinctive tourist landmark that carries the history of a nation and inspires visitors through the story of the founding of the UAE. The Authority will also highlight Al Shindagha Museum and its details that navigate the depth of the Emirati heritage, enhance the national identity, and provide its visitors with a journey into a beautiful past that bears the fingerprints of our forefathers.

In line with COVID-19 precautionary and preventive measures, Dubai Culture bringing attention to this pioneering cultural site via a QR code that would enable the public to navigate its details digitally.

Dubai Culture will also celebrate the success stories of local artists, whether citizens or residents, to support them and attract international artists and art leaders to benefit from the opportunities for growth and prosperity offered by the city.

Muna Faisal Algurg, Director of the Museums Department and Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Culture & Heritage Sector, said, “Our museums and heritage sites are beacons of knowledge that play a pivotal role in providing cultural experiences and places for dialogue for the public. These sites are witnesses of the past and echo Dubai Culture’s mandate of safeguarding our cultural heritage for generations to come. We seek to promote cultural tourism to Dubai through our varied offerings within the museum sector and increasing accessibility to the distinctive heritage site across the emirate.”

The Authority is also contributing to the VIP Majlis corner at ATM, in which selected artworks by Emirati and residing artists will be curated and exhibited, including a series of the best photographs that participated in the Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA), in addition to a sculpture by Jamal Bin Habroosh Alsuwaidi, and art pieces by Ahmed Alenzi, and Abdul Qader Al Rais, in support of artists and to promote their work to visitors from around the world. This contributes to strengthening Dubai’s position as a global city that embraces the arts and preserves its precious heritage.

In addition, Dubai Culture is participating in a series of seminars and meetings in the virtual version of the exhibition held from 23rd – 25th May, which will offer a constructive dialogue under the theme ‘A new dawn for travel.’

Source: Emirates News Agency