21st World Congress of International Society of Toxicology in Abu Dhabi

-

 

Abu Dhabi

The 21st World Congress of the International Society on Toxinology (IST) is currently taking place in  Abu Dhabi under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court 

With a view to identifying toxinology, promoting research and advancement of knowledge in all areas of toxinology, facilitating exchange of ideas and information on toxinology, Amsaal, the first of its kind company in the Middle East, will organise the Congress at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, during 16-21 October 2022. This will be in the collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company "SEHA".

The hybrid congress will host 120 specialists, who will attend in person, while more than 2,000 scientists, professionals, and experts in toxicology will participate remotely from 35 countries, including US, European countries and the UAE. 

Among the participants are delegates interested in toxinology, whether experimental or clinical including those interested in the taxonomy and biology of toxin-producing organisms, biochemists and pharmacologists working with toxins, researchers using toxins as tools or to develop new therapies for human disease, agricultural scientists researching new pest control tools using toxins, scientists working to produce antivenoms and antitoxins, and clinicians involved in diagnosing and treating the effects of toxins. This broad scope encompasses venomous animals, such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, jellyfish, poisonous animals, poisonous plants and mushrooms, algal toxins, and bacterial toxins.

 In which UAE translates its prominent position and its leadership in housing specialised international events.

Building on the successes achieved in previous editions, this edition is looking forward to achieving more success through the distinguished participation of prominent scientists, specialists, researchers and university professors, to reach new and exciting results in toxicology.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A UAE Commitment of 5 GW to a Sustainable Future

-
Image
  Masdar is preparing to build a 150-megawatt solar power project in Angola, with the capacity to power 90,000 homes, as part of its ambitious goal. This project, launched during the COP28 climate summit, demonstrates the UAE's commitment to global renewable energy initiatives. Angola's Ministry of Energy and Water and Masdar have entered into a concession deal to build and operate the ground-mounted solar power facility in the Quipungo region in southern Angola. While financial details are being withheld, the initiative is intended to greatly contribute to economic growth, job creation, and overall sustainable development in the region. Truly Masdar's commitment goes beyond Angola, with ambitions to build 5 gigatonnes of renewable energy projects in Angola, Uganda, and Zambia. This pan-African vision is consistent with Masdar's goal of establishing Africa as a renewable energy powerhouse.  Align with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber said and emphasized Africa's rene
Read more

A Powerful Ally in the Fight Against Climate Change

-
Image
  This year's COP28 summit in Dubai drew several significant personalities, including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Their participation demonstrates a shared commitment to addressing the serious issue of climate change. Leaders from the United States and China were noticeably absent, reflecting the delicate geopolitical situation around climate negotiations.     This summit, King Charles of the United Kingdom (UK) traveled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to urge for increased efforts to tackle climate change at the COP28 summit. The visit emphasizes the growing significance of international cooperation in solving the critical climate challenge. King Charles, well-known for his environmental activism, delivered a landmark statement at the United Nations. Climate talks in Dubai emphasized the importance of global accountability and action.  I've seen joint efforts between the UAE and the UK, as evidenced by King Charle
Read more

The UAE's Positive Role in Facilitating Prisoner Exchange: A Peace and Humanitarian Aid Beacon

-
Image
  In recent events, the UAE has emerged as a major mediator in the negotiation of a large prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, thanks to sophisticated negotiations brokered by the UAE, 248 Russian prisoners of war have been safely returned to Russia from Ukraine. At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced the return of over 200 Ukrainian captives from Russia. The negotiations emphasizes the significance of abiding to international humanitarian law, which outlaws hostage-taking and describes the rights and safeguards granted to prisoners throughout hostilities. The UAE's leadership was instrumental in mediating the delicate discussions that resulted in the effective exchange of prisoners. This diplomatic achievement demonstrates the UAE's commitment to promote peace and conflict resolution on the global stage. The country's authorities have long called for dialogue and peaceful resolutions to globa
Read more