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Staying hydrated is crucial, especially in the UAE's hot climate. Here are 5 innovative ways to boost your water intake in 2024 by Dr Jomana Karim MBR School of Government Full source : https://lnkd.in/d-WvXS77 Novomed 1. Make it visible: Use eye-catching carafes and glasses around your home as visual reminders to drink water. It's amazing how much more you'll consume when it's always in sight! 2. Keep it cool: Invest in a water dispenser for instant access to chilled water. The Avalon A1 top-loading cooler or Electrolux bottom-loading dispenser are great options. Add ice from a quick ice maker like Silonn's for extra refreshment. 3. Take it on-the-go: Insulated tumblers are a must for staying hydrated while out and about. Try Takeya Actives or Stanley Quencher to keep your water cool for hours. 4. Add some fizz: If plain water bores you, try a soda maker like DrinkMate or Bubble-bro to create sparkling water. It's a healthier alternative to soft drinks! 5. Track your intake: Use water bottles with quantity markers to monitor your daily consumption. Owalu FreeSip and Hydracy offer bottles with helpful time markers. Remember, adults need about 35ml of water per kg of body weight daily. With these tips, you'll be well on your way to meeting your hydration goals in the UAE's summer heat. Stay cool and hydrated, everyone! 💧☀️ #StayHydrated #UAESummer #HealthyHabits

Today is #WorldHealthDay. More than 150 million lives Saved by vaccines. Since 1974. That is health and science in action. Together for Health. #StandWithScience 💙

Interested in Government Innovation? We are in the process of admitting students for the next batch of the MBR School of Government Master in Innovation Management program - the first one in the world focussing on governments! Calling all GCC students - learn more by scanning the QR code, or follow the link in the comments. Time is UAE time. Immanuel Azaad Moonesar Ph.D., R.D. Yusra Al Agha #innovation #government #publicsector #policy #governance #resilience #stayingstrong #values #publicvalue

I’m excited to be accepted as a recognized Expert on the UAE Research Map. This national platform for information, resources, and infrastructure supports the research community and those who interact with researchers in the UAE. Join me today! #UAEResearchMap #ExpertProfile https://uaeresearchmap.ae/

Today, on International Women’s Day, it is important to recognise the infrastructures that sustain and strengthen our academic communities. Within the Academy of International Business (AIB), the Women in the Academy of International Business serves as a global support infrastructure connecting scholars across regions, career stages, and institutional contexts. Through mentoring, networking, research engagement, and educational initiatives, WAIB supports members as they navigate changing institutional conditions, uneven resources, mobility constraints, and shifting expectations across generations of scholars. WAIB does not only build bridges; it also builds ladders and elevators, recognising that to cross a bridge one must first be able to access it. It provides a space to grow, a test bed for ideas, and a place where questions can be asked without repercussions — a community where scholars can find their voice and share their wisdom. Importantly, WAIB’s activities are not only for women but for the wider scholarly community. By bringing together women, allies, and underrepresented members of the field, WAIB strengthens connections, mentorship, and opportunities that benefit the entire community. In doing so, WAIB contributes to advancing several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly #SDG5 (Gender Equality), #SDG8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and #SDG4 (Quality Education) . On this day, we celebrate not only the achievements of women in academia, but also the mentoring networks, scholarly communities, and collaborative infrastructures that enable our field to grow stronger together. Happy International Women's Day from WAIB! #InternationalWomensDay #SDG5 #SDG8, #SDG4 #WAIB Lorraine Eden Grazia Santangelo Liena Kano Becky Reuber Amanda Bullough (Workman) (she/her) Amanda Budde-Sung Dana Minbaeva LYN AMINE Saba Colakoglu, Ph.D. Malika Richards Susan Mudambi Elizabeth Rose Noemi Sinkovics Rosalie L. Tung Anne Tsui Mary Yoko Brannen Antje Fiedler Susan Trussler Susan Forquer Gupta Joan Mileski Prof. Gabriele Suder, PhD, MAICD Stacey Fitzsimmons Swati Nagar Erica Piros Kovacs June Y. Lee, PhD Heidy Montero Teran Rimi Zakaria YingYing Zhang Zhang Anna Morgan-Thomas IRINA SURDU Dr Magdalena Teissandier Maria Elo Ursula F. Ott Catherine Welch Esther Tippmann Vassiliki Bamiatzi Valentina De Marchi Mariola Ciszewska-Mlinarič Tamar Almor Fiona Moore Shengwen Li Photo by Tommy van Kessel on Unsplash

My colleagues and I recently wrote a book chapter titled "Early Warning Systems: Whispers in the Global Corridors" to help people understand the Middle East. If you are in the wrong corridor - you hear the wrong message. You need to be invited to the right rooms and this takes trust. Politics and power do not build trust - they manipulate people and agendas. Time, patience and actions build trust. But trust is so tenuous, it can dissapear as can patience. Perhaps this chapter will shed light on why peace is negotiated diplomatically using soft power and why hard power and force do not work. Most western countries fail to hear the EWS because they use their own system of governance. People's lives matter. Reputations matter. #peace #diplomacy #EWS #softpower #hardpower #MiddleEast #Trust The chapter can be bought here: https://lnkd.in/dj3BvvR7 You can find the preprint on www.melodena.com Infographic using @google notebookLM

📢 Abstract submission deadlines for #HSR2026 are approaching! Don’t miss your chance to share your research at the 9th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research. Submit your abstract for: 🔹 Organized sessions – deadline: 13 February 2026 🔹 Capacity Strengthening sessions – deadline: 13 February 2026 🔹 Individual sessions – deadline: 13 March 2026 Learn more and submit: https://lnkd.in/eKY9PkZq #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems #ResearchImpact #CallForAbstracts #AcademicResearch #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #EvidenceBased #HealthEquity #Symposium2026 #CapacityBuilding #Education #HealthcareInnovation Ana B. Amaya, DrPH MPH Goran Abdulla Sabir Zangana Tolib Mirzoev MBR School of Government MBRSG AUB-Knowledge to Policy (K2P) Center

📢 Call for Bids: Hosting the AIB-MENA 2026 Conference The Academy of International Business – MENA Chapter (AIB-MENA) invites Expressions of Interest from universities and academic institutions interested in hosting the AIB-MENA Annual Conference 2026. The AIB-MENA conference is a flagship regional event that brings together international business scholars from across the MENA region and beyond, fostering high-quality research exchange and collaboration. 📄 Bidding guidelines and submission details are available here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/djSshAhN We strongly encourage eligible institutions across the MENA region to consider this opportunity to host and showcase their academic community. #AIBMENA #InternationalBusiness #AcademicConference #CallForBids #HigherEducation #MENA Yama Temouri Dr. Sadaf Khurshid Dr. Saneesh Edacherian Marcio Amaral Baptista Vikash Ramiah Melodena Stephens Professor Vijay Edward Pereira Immanuel Azaad Moonesar Ph.D., R.D.

🌍 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Emerging Voices for Global Health (EV4GH) 2026 📍 Location: Dubai, UAE & Online 📅 Event: 9th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR 2026) – November 2026 🕒 Application Deadline: 20 March 2026 (11:00 PM GMT+6) The EV4GH 2026 programme identifies and trains early- and mid-career global health leaders ready to influence policy, shape debates, and contribute to health systems reform at local, national, and global levels. 📌 Programme Highlights: ● 4-week online distance learning + 2-week face-to-face training in Dubai ● Focus on leadership, communication, diplomacy, policy advocacy, and health systems reform ● Mentorship from senior global health experts ● Access to a global network of 400+ EV alumni ● Participation in pre-conference events & HSR 2026 🎓 Eligibility: Applicants must be born on or after 1 January 1986 and may apply through one of two tracks: Track 1: Researchers - Early (2–5 yrs) or mid-career (5–10 yrs) - Master’s degree or enrolled in a doctoral programme - Active in health policy & systems research - Submit an HSR 2026 abstract Track 2: Health System Professionals - Early or mid-career professionals - Bachelor’s degree minimum - Experience in implementation, service delivery, policy, advocacy, journalism, or social justice ✅ Priority for applicants from LMICs and underrepresented regions. 💰 Scholarships: Full & partial scholarships available, covering travel, accommodation, meals, and HSR 2026 participation 🌐 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dDFd38UB #EV4GH2026 #GlobalHealthLeadership #HealthSystemsResearch #HSR2026 #LMICs #GlobalHealthCareers #EmergingVoices #HealthEquity #PolicyAdvocacy #GlobalSouthOpportunities