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• What I’ve been reading (like this article below): #sweatscience RUN!

• Sharjah Entrepreneurship : Startup Festival

• Coffee anyone? : Green Tourism 2025

• Usually something cool , like this one: Dyslexia University

💭 Did you know...dyslexia is the most common neurodiversity. While it can co-occur with lots of different neurodiversities (each with their own strengths and challenges), as many as 1 in 5 people are dyslexic! Studies show that 80% of children with dyslexia are not identified while at school. Sir Richard Branson has introduced a Free online university called DyslexicU. Learn more here… And even if you're not dyslexic, it will help you understand how dyslexic individuals think, the skills the world needs, and how you can help separate facts from fiction.

👉️ Moving onto my favourite topic Science. In my last newsletter I shared about the portable Xray that is revolutionizing the Healthcare field and now I bring to you the backpack-sized EMVision brain scanner. This Brain-scanning helmet could allow paramedics to diagnose strokes within the critical ‘golden hour’. Learn more here……

👉️ If you want to live longer : simple just Run….keep moving #SweatScience. A study by biostatisticians from the University of Colorado, Johns Hopkins, and others found that daily physical activity, measured by a wrist tracker, is the strongest predictor of longevity—more so than diabetes, heart disease, cancer, or age. The key takeaway is surprisingly a low-tech answer: move or suffer the consequences. Biohacking 101 perhaps!!

👉️ Recently came across this product which has been in the market for some time now but found this to be quite cool.The Securetec DrugWipe enables rapid drug detection through saliva or sweat, helping law enforcement ensure safety with portable, reliable results. Drugwipe® (Securetec Detektions-Systeme AG) is a pen-size detector for illegal drugs in saliva, in sweat, and on surfaces.One of the main features is the multiple detection of drugs in saliva used quite extensively across Australia. Advancements in testings indeed!

💪 Meet Aaryan Sainani from Dubai College currently in Year 12 at Dubai College, serving as the Captain of Heyerdahl House and passionate about clean #energy innovations, particularly #hydrogen, nuclear and carbon capture. He is fascinated by the idea of mimicking nature's most efficient process—photosynthesis—to solve energy problems and create a more sustainable world. He sees this as a powerful opportunity to address two critical issues: climate change (by capturing carbon emissions) and the need for clean, renewable energy (by producing fuel through artificial photosynthesis).His interest lies in how these innovations can contribute to building a cleaner, more sustainable future.A very interesting thought provoking article below: Read more here….

💪 Next up- Meet Saket Moduga, a computer science student at the University of Texas. He’s currently working on an exciting project titled "Hand Gesture Recognition Algorithm Using Finger Counting and Detection", which highlights his passion for using #technology and #AI help create solutions that are both intuitive and impactful. Saket is eager to connect with like-minded enthusiasts who are passionate about advancing gesture recognition technology and AI. Would you be interested in helping him spread the word. Show your support. Click here…

Cool Highlights of his project:

• Over 90% accuracy in finger detection under ideal conditions.

• Real-time performance at 30 frames per second.

• Adaptability to various camera setups, including smartphone cameras, ensuring high-quality results.

• Potential applications in fields like assistive technologies, interactive learning, immersive gaming, and smart home systems.

💪 Good news for those who need more than just 1 cup of coffee.Meet Ahmad Al Hafiti, an Emirati entrepreneur from Fujairah who has overcome the odds by successfully cultivating cacao, a crop usually grown in tropical, humid areas. The idea of growing cacao in the UAE, previously deemed impossible because of its scorching desert climate, has now been realized. Green Tourism at its best! Read more here….

  Events around the UAE

💬 A shoutout to all my friends who attended the Coldplay Concert this weekend at Zayed Sports City Stadium, which is even larger than the Etihad Arena on Yas Island! Chris Martin and the band put on an unforgettable show, electrifying evening making this an unmissable event! Loved every minute of it…. but there’s more that happening here in the UAE.

💬 SEF 2025: The ultimate playground for entrepreneurial ideas and innovation.Do you have an idea: Dh700,000 in grants, funding up for grabs at startup competition in Sharjah.Focused on four critical sectors—EdTech, Sustainability, Creative Industries, and Tech & Industry 4.0—the competition invites startups from around the world to present innovative solutions addressing key challenges. Applicants must submit their pitch decks, company profiles, and a short video introduction by through the official SEF portal. Worth attending event!!

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