Study found obexelimab produced rapid, strong, and sustained clinical improvement, including complete clinical remission, in most patients with active IgG4-RD Results support the continued development of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-RD and potentially other B cell-mediated autoimmune conditions WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to […]
Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials
Bedford, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conagen, the bioplatform innovator and biomanufacturer, and Sumitomo Chemical, Japan’s leading chemical company, have announced to jointly develop p-hydroxystyrene (HS) and its polymer, poly p-hydroxystyrene (PHS), using a combination of biosynthesis, chemosynthesis, and polymerization. The monomer and the polymer are 100% renewable carbon, marking a new era of […]
UOB prepares to launch the 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Islamic Business and Finance
University of Bahrain (UOB) will hold the third edition of the Islamic Sustainable Business and Finance Conference on September 24-25.The conference held virtually, will bring together academic researchers, educators, doctoral students, and practition…
Petra receives 771,000 visitors in 7 months
Some 770,767 visitors of various nationalities made it to the red rose city of Petra in the first seven months of the year, according to Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA) statistics. Since the start of the year, 652,795 foreign to…
GFP, IRC Join Forces to Bolster Protection Services in Jordan
In a step to enhance health and protection services for refugees and vulnerable host communities in Jordan, Generations For Peace (GFP) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) have announced a strategic collaboration. This initiative, titled “Pro…
QAIA Extends Regional Reach with New Direct Flights to Egypt’s Hurghada via Air Cairo
In a strategic move to expand its network and serve a growing passenger demand, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) heralded the initiation of direct flights to Hurghada, Egypt, through Air Cairo. As of Monday, July 31, 2023, the new route will fa…
Bahrain-Japan agreement on mutual visa exemption for diplomatic and special passport holders enters into force
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Government of Japan regarding mutual exemption from visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and private passports has entered…