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Advancing MENA Health Through AI Vascular Age Analysis
amplifAI Health and Healthspan Digital have joined forces to introduce AI-driven precision vascular age analysis for the MENA region and beyond.
amplifAI Health, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, and Healthspan Digital, based in Toronto, have announced a strategic partnership to revolutionize precision health and longevity care in the Middle East and North Africa. The collaboration combines amplifAI Health’s AI-powered thermal hyperspectral technology with Healthspan Digital’s advanced longevity clinical protocols, aiming to provide rapid and cost-effective vascular age analysis.
Age-related diseases present a significant challenge globally — particularly in developed nations. Vascular aging, a key contributor to long-term disability and mortality among older adults, is closely linked to organ function decline and various age-related ailments. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms of this process and developing early detection techniques could significantly extend and improve the lives of millions worldwide.
Vascular aging lacks universal markers, making early detection challenging. However, a common form of vascular aging, peripheral arterial disease, can be detected through thermography by analyzing asymmetries and local temperature changes.
A notable limitation of thermography lies in the capacity of human operators to observe, analyze, and interpret thermograms accurately. AI algorithms address this limitation by objectifying findings, reducing variability, and improving accuracy and reliability. Computer-aided thermography also promises faster throughput and centralized processing, enhancing diagnostic outcomes.
Dr. Fady Hannah-Shmouni, CEO and Founder of Healthspan Digital, and a Dubai-based endocrinologist and geneticist, said: “We’re thrilled to work with amplifAI and their industry-leading technology. Cardiovascular aging and longevity share common pathophysiological mechanisms. Every 20 seconds, a limb is amputated globally. Delaying cardiovascular aging increases the likelihood of longevity, and tools like ampifAI’s AI-powered algorithms can help with early detection and surveillance”.
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Dr. Meshari F. Alwashmi, CEO of amplifAI Health, added: “We’re tremendously excited to work with Healthspan, and our diverse team has what it takes to expand our sphere of knowledge regarding the application of thermography and AI on vascular aging. We hope to extend lifespan for the benefit of all humanity”.
amplifAI Health and Healthspan Digital’s integration of AI with thermal hyperspectral imaging offers an unprecedented opportunity for groundbreaking advancements in the field of medical diagnosis, enabling enhanced monitoring and evaluation of therapeutic interventions to fight vascular aging.
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The Petshop Launches UAE’s First Pet Care Super App
Dubai retailer folds shopping, bookings and pet records into one mobile hub that features reminders, personalization, and more.
The Petshop has introduced a “Super App” that pulls together shopping, service bookings and pet records into a single platform, pitching it as the first integrated pet care app of its kind in the UAE.
The release turns the company’s stores, services and e-commerce operation into one connected system. Instead of juggling calls, WhatsApp chats and paper notes, customers manage everything from one account.
Each pet gets a dedicated profile. Age, diet, medical notes and behavioral traits sit in one place and update over time. For households with multiple animals, it’s a practical fix: fewer lost details, fewer repeat explanations at the counter.
That data feeds the app’s personalization. Reminders, recommendations and service options adjust to the specific pet rather than defaulting to broad prompts.
Grooming, boarding, relocation, aquatics and wellness services are booked through the same flow. Users can check availability, lock in appointments and see past visits without hopping between tools. All of the key services can be accessed and booked with a few taps.
The company says records and documents are stored with added safeguards, including verified digital paperwork for sensitive information, while usage signals trigger timely prompts without exposing private data.
“Over the past fifteen years, we’ve grown alongside the pet community in the UAE and seen how pet ownership has evolved,” said Amr Hazem Youssef, CEO of The Petshop. “For pet families, care now depends on continuity, accurate information, and services that match real life, not isolated transactions. This app brings those elements into one place with a structure that supports reliable care”.
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He added: “Pets have individual needs that change over time, and those needs shape daily decisions around routines, health, and wellbeing. By keeping information organized and connecting services within one system, we can reduce friction for pet families and deliver greater consistency across the experience.”
Founded in 2011, The Petshop now operates 11 outlets across the United Arab Emirates, including megastores in Dubai Investment Park and Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island, plus an online catalogue of more than 12,000 products.
The Petshop Super App is available on both the App Store and Google Play.
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