Dubai Press Club and DHFMR received over 20 applications under the programme which was initiated by Tatweer, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, with the aim of raising standards of health and science journalism in the region.
Abrar Samih Mikkawi, from Gulf Today, Alia Al Theeb from Gulf News and Nadeya Ibrahim from Al Bayan were chosen as their articles demonstrated strong writing skills, and a high interest level in healthcare.
The winners were selected by a jury comprising Mona Al Marri, President of Dubai Press Club, Abdullatif Al Sayegh, CEO of Arab Media Group and Hamad Huraiz, Executive Director of the International Media Production Zone.
Announcing the winners, Noora Al Abbar, Tatweer's Marketing and Communications Manager, said: "We would like to congratulate Abrar, Alia and Nadeya on being selected to undergo five-day training at the prestigious Harvard Medical School.
"We are sure this training will provide them with intensive skills needed for accurate, professional and reliable reporting on science and health issues. We also hope they will be able to apply this learning to the regional environment."
The winners will leave for Boston, USA, on May 13 hosted by Harvard Medical School's (HMS) Office of Public Affairs. During the five day programme the Science Writer Fellows will interact with their Boston-based counterparts, and gain interview opportunities with leading Harvard Medical School administrators and HMS faculty researchers and physicians. Visits to hospitals and research facilities connected with Harvard Medical School are also part of the agenda.
Details of the Science Writer Fellowship Programme were announced on 15 November, 2006, at the Dubai Press Club by senior officials of the Dubai Healthcare City and Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research.
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- United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 09 - 2007 at 15:35
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Dubai Healthcare City, a member of Tatweer, and Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical Research (DHFMR), in collaboration with Dubai Press Club, announced the names of three journalists who will be travelling to Boston, USA, to receive training in science and medical reporting under the Science Writer Fellowship Programme.
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About Dubai Healthcare CityDubai Healthcare City (DHCC) was launched in November 2002 to fill the gap between Europe and South East Asia by establishing a regional gateway for customers and patients to receive world-class healthcare and to enjoy first class medical and wellness services.
Dubai Healthcare City aims to establish a distinctive regional hub providing developed healthcare services, and advance health related educational programs and scientific research in the Middle East. DHCC seeks to acquire a number of authorities and international corporations specialized in providing healthcare, education, services and research, whilst positioning itself within Dubai, and mutually benefiting from the professional collaboration provided.
DHCC is made up of a core Academic Medical Centre (AMC) comprising Harvard Medical School Dubai Centre (HMSDC), Institute for Postgraduate Education and Medical research, a University Teaching Hospital (UTH) and the Dubai Harvard Foundation for Medical research (DHFMR).
Complementing the AMC, DHCC has Medical and Wellness Clusters of world-class private healthcare institutions. Some of the other renowned partners who have joined DHCC are Mayo Clinic, AstraZeneca, Harvard Medical International, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Centre and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; "The Tiger Woods - Dubai" an exclusive golf community that will include a Tiger Woods designed Golf Course; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
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Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorMonday, April 09 - 2007 at 15:35 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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