Author: Sam Allcock
Sam Allcock
Sam Allcock is a seasoned media professional and content strategist with a passion for storytelling across digital platforms. As a contributor to Abu Dhabi Week, Sam brings a sharp editorial eye and a deep appreciation for the culture, innovation, and lifestyle that define the UAE capital. With over a decade of experience in journalism and public relations, he covers everything from local events and business trends to travel, dining, and community highlights. When he's not writing, Sam is exploring the hidden gems of Abu Dhabi, always on the lookout for the next story worth sharing.
A landmark study by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) has spotlighted Qatar’s remarkable advancements in cancer care and research, crediting two decades of strategic investment and innovation for transforming the country into a regional leader in oncology. Published in The Lancet Oncology, the research, titled “Qatar national cancer care and research: pioneering strategies for global health excellence,” applauds the nation’s proactive health policies and integration of precision and personalized medicine, robust early detection systems, and advanced cancer management protocols. These efforts, supported by the National Cancer Strategy (2010) and the newly launched Qatar Cancer Plan 2023–26, have already improved survival outcomes…
LG Electronics has officially launched its UltraGear™ 45GX OLED Gaming Monitor across the Middle East, promising an unmatched immersive experience for serious gamers. The flagship model arrives fresh from winning multiple CES 2025 Innovation Awards, including the coveted Best of Innovation award. Touted as one of the most advanced gaming displays on the market, the 45-inch 45GX monitor features an ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio and a stunning 5K2K resolution (5,120 x 2,160) – the highest in its OLED category. Designed specifically for competitive and immersive gameplay, the display offers dramatically expanded screen space, detail clarity, and color fidelity. At the…
NetApp® a global leader in intelligent data infrastructure, has appointed Syam Nair as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO), effective July 7, 2025. Nair succeeds Harv Bhela, who concluded his tenure last month after steering a period of strong product innovation and growth. The announcement marks a strategic step in NetApp’s ambition to expand its hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) offerings, with Nair set to lead the company’s global product and engineering teams. A veteran of Salesforce, Microsoft, and most recently Zscaler, Nair brings over 25 years of experience building and scaling cloud platforms. At Microsoft, he was a…
In a significant move to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency, Dollar Car Rental has announced a strategic partnership with Emirates Roadside Assistance, a subsidiary of Emirates Auctions. This collaboration brings round-the-clock roadside support to Dollar’s rental fleet across the UAE, marking a major step in the company’s ongoing service expansion. Under the new alliance, 24/7 emergency support services — including breakdown recovery, towing, tire and battery assistance, fuel delivery, and lockout support — will now be seamlessly integrated into Dollar’s customer service offering. The partnership aims to reduce vehicle downtime, enable quicker service recovery, and ensure a safer, more…
In a world increasingly dominated by digital interactions and social media superficiality, LG Electronics has launched a heartfelt new global campaign titled “Radio Optimism”. Designed to reinforce its long-standing brand promise “Life’s Good”, the campaign seeks to counter rising feelings of disconnection by leveraging the power of music to strengthen meaningful human bonds. At the center of the campaign is an interactive digital platform where users can create and send personalized songs using AI-powered tools. Inspired by the communal warmth of traditional radio, “Radio Optimism” invites people to craft heartfelt musical messages and generate matching album art, turning digital outreach…
Global biosciences company IFF has released its 2024 Do More Good Report, showcasing a year of meaningful environmental and social progress, as well as major innovations aimed at reducing emissions and promoting sustainability across its operations and product lines. The annual report, released under the new theme The Science of Possible, is built around four key pillars: Conscious Sourcing, Intentional Innovation, Partnerships of Impact, and Operating for the Future. IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health sciences, reported that in 2024 alone, its solutions helped customers avoid 27.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions…
Orange Jordan Announces Winners of 2025 “Inspiring Change” Award Honoring Women in TechTop prizes go to Wasil, Genskin, SOHO ERP, and BitMal in newly expanded edition promoting digital innovation and women’s leadership Amman – June 25, 2025 – Orange Jordan has revealed the winners of its 2025 “Inspiring Change” Award, spotlighting women leaders in tech whose innovations create sustainable social and environmental impact. Supported by Capital Bank and in partnership with Int@j’s SHETECHS initiative, this year’s award included a new Fintech category, broadening the platform for creative tech solutions in Jordan. Top honors went to: The awards were judged on…
Rising juniors from Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) spent their summer break not in classrooms but on the Greek islands, where they tackled climate change and marine science using cutting-edge technology and on-the-ground research. Students Adeena Hossain, Gwyneth Estomo, Tuan Nguyen, Raikhan Primbetova, and Saroosh Zahid were selected for the two-week program, “Sensing Marine Ecosystem Health & Climate Impacts from Space,” organized by Georgetown’s Earth Commons Institute in collaboration with National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). “It was an immersive experience that combined academia with hands-on oceanographic fieldwork,” said Adeena. The program featured satellite data analysis, coastal sampling, and…
Emirates passengers experienced minimal travel disruption following regional events on the night of June 23, as the airline rapidly activated contingency plans to maintain safe and reliable operations. While a few flights encountered longer routes due to airspace congestion and a limited number of services were briefly suspended, Emirates reported no diversions and prompt resumptions to regular scheduling within hours. Demonstrating operational resilience, Emirates safely served over 1.7 million passengers on more than 5,800 flights across its global network over the past two weeks, rerouting flights as necessary to avoid conflict zones while upholding its core commitment to safety. Flights…
The Ericsson Mobility Report released this month reveals continued global momentum for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) and 5G, with FWA expected to account for over 35% of new fixed broadband connections and reach 350 million connections by 2030. As 5G capabilities evolve, FWA emerges as a powerful alternative to wired infrastructure—particularly in underserved regions—offering service providers the flexibility to roll out high-speed broadband where cables can’t reach. The report forecasts 5G subscriptions will reach 2.9 billion globally by end of 2025, representing around a third of all mobile subscriptions. That figure is projected to hit 6.3 billion by 2030, with…