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Fruit flies are shaping the future of autism research

Fruit flies, together with other non-mammalian species like nematode worms and zebrafish have emerged as indispensable allies to autism research, writes Dr. Mohammad Farhan. In just two decades, the realm of…

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Experts say Qatar can compete in global esports industry. Here’s how

Esports has seen increased interest in recent years, with its global market value expected to reach billions of dollars . Qatar is vying for a leading position in esports as…

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As Oman launches Middle East’s first spaceport: Is there a regional space race?

The growth of space programmes in the region comes from a desire to empower the upcoming generation of scientists and resolve environmental and climatic issues that are growing in the…

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Qatar-based experts warn oil spill off coast could disrupt global energy supply

The Gulf’s vulnerability to oil spills might worsen both the regional water issues and the world’s energy crisis. Researchers have identified a “high vulnerability zone” in which an oil spill…

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Health & Wellbeing

Hamad Bin Khalifa University part of global study on rare cholesterol disorder

Among other achievements, HBKU also became the first academic institution in the world to develop and simulate a ‘1.014 billion computational cell’ model for giant oil and gas fields in…

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HBKU ranked amongst top 150 universities worldwide

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), a considerably young institution, is rising in global rankings through its prestigious Computer Science and Engineering department. In their 2021 edition of reputable international university…

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Health & Technology

Qatar genome research seeks to advance precision medicine across region

The programme aims to advance treatment of common, serious illnesses and conditions. With the prevalence of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, and diabetes threatening Qatari and Arab…

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Qatar to use AI to transform its footballers into world champions

Teams and managers can use the technology to prepare strategy and improve player performance Qatar’s national football team can now benefit from yet another way to improve its performance. An…

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Qatar researchers create multi-sensory ‘smart mask’

The mask responds to medical demands of efficient digital solutions. A group of researchers at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Science and Engineering (CSE) created a multi-sensory “smart…

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