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Taranis Capital and EEC Partner to Build Next-Generation Data Centres

Taranis Capital and Emaar Executive Company partner to develop carrier-neutral data centres across Saudi Arabia, supporting rising AI and cloud demand under Vision 2030

Taranis Capital Limited (“Taranis”), a DFSA-regulated investment firm based in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Emaar Executive Company (EEC) to develop, construct, and operate a portfolio of next-generation, carr

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AgriTech

UAE's agritech push: food security as industrial policy

The Emirates Food Security Council has expanded its mandate to cover controlled-environment agriculture, cell-cultured protein, and desalination-linked aquaculture — with state capital behind each.

The UAE imports roughly 85 per cent of its food. For a country that has made state-capacity industrial policy a signature of its modernisation, that number is not a fact to be accepted — it is a problem to be solved with capital and technology.

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Cell & Gene Therapy
Biotech

Legend Biotech reports 100% ORR in Phase 1 in vivo CAR-T NHL trial

LB2501, a single-infusion in vivo CAR-T candidate, achieved 100% objective response in six relapsed/refractory NHL patients with no dose-limiting toxicities.
LB2501, a single-infusion in vivo CAR-T candidate, achieved 100% objective response in six relapsed/refractory NHL patients with no dose-limiting toxicities.
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Genomics

Ziftomenib triplet shows 87% ORR in venetoclax-naive R/R AML

Blood publication of KOMET-007 data shows deep, durable responses for ziftomenib plus venetoclax/azacitidine in NPM1-mutated relapsed/refractory AML.
Blood publication of KOMET-007 data shows deep, durable responses for ziftomenib plus venetoclax/azacitidine in NPM1-mutated relapsed/refractory AML.
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Regulatory Science

J&J nipocalimab meets Phasea 2 primary endpoint in lupus study

Phase 2 JASMINE data show nipocalimab reduced SLE disease activity through 52 weeks, with stronger responses in autoantibody-positive patients.
Phase 2 JASMINE data show nipocalimab reduced SLE disease activity through 52 weeks, with stronger responses in autoantibody-positive patients.
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Biotech

JJP Biologics: nebaprubart shows early efficacy in rare LAD trial

Interim Phase 1b data show rapid blister reduction and dapsone tapering in Linear IgA Disease, supporting a rheumatoid arthritis trial in Q3 2026.
Interim Phase 1b data show rapid blister reduction and dapsone tapering in Linear IgA Disease, supporting a rheumatoid arthritis trial in Q3 2026.
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Diagnostics
Regulatory Science

Disc Medicine RALLY-MF data show broad anemia responses in MF

Updated Phase 2 data for DISC-0974 show durable anemia responses across all patient subgroups, with an FDA end-of-phase meeting expected by year
Updated Phase 2 data for DISC-0974 show durable anemia responses across all patient subgroups, with an FDA end-of-phase meeting expected by year
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Diagnostics
Genomics

Cardiff Oncology: onvansertib hits 72% ORR in RAS-mutated mCRC

Phase 2 CRDF-004 data presented at ASCO 2026 support a registrational Phase 3 trial after FDA End-of-Phase 2 alignment.
Phase 2 CRDF-004 data presented at ASCO 2026 support a registrational Phase 3 trial after FDA End-of-Phase 2 alignment.
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Regulatory Science

Candel prostate therapy shows 30% DFS gain in Lancet Oncology

Candel Therapeutics' aglatimagene cut disease recurrence by 30% versus placebo in a 745-patient Phase 3 trial, with a BLA filing planned for Q4 2026.
Candel Therapeutics' aglatimagene cut disease recurrence by 30% versus placebo in a 745-patient Phase 3 trial, with a BLA filing planned for Q4 2026.
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Diagnostics

BeyondSpring plinabulin triple shows durable NSCLC benefit

Phase 2 data presented at ASCO 2026 show a 58% two-year survival rate in metastatic NSCLC patients with acquired resistance to checkpoint inhibitors.
Phase 2 data presented at ASCO 2026 show a 58% two-year survival rate in metastatic NSCLC patients with acquired resistance to checkpoint inhibitors.
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Genomics

Artios doses first patient in Phase 2 POLKA trial of ART6043

Artios Pharma has started its randomised Phase 2 POLKA study of Pol-theta inhibitor ART6043 plus olaparib in gBRCA-mutated HER2-negative breast cancer.
Artios Pharma has started its randomised Phase 2 POLKA study of Pol-theta inhibitor ART6043 plus olaparib in gBRCA-mutated HER2-negative breast cancer.
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Biotech

Avalo Therapeutics hits Phase 2 primary endpoint in HS trial

Abdakibart met HiSCR75 at both doses in the 253-patient LOTUS trial, with Avalo now planning a registrational Phase 3 programme in hidradenitis suppurativa.
Abdakibart met HiSCR75 at both doses in the 253-patient LOTUS trial, with Avalo now planning a registrational Phase 3 programme in hidradenitis suppurativa.
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Digital Health

Amazon One Medical GLP-1 programme launch reshapes weight-loss market

Amazon's integrated GLP-1 programme combines One Medical clinical care, Amazon Pharmacy, and same-day delivery, but cash-pay and new patients face notable
Amazon's integrated GLP-1 programme combines One Medical clinical care, Amazon Pharmacy, and same-day delivery, but cash-pay and new patients face notable
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Bioprocessing
Synthetic Biology
Biotech

AMG Critical Materials beats Q1 2026 guidance on vanadium strength

AMG Critical Materials posted $44m adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026, ahead of guidance, driven by vanadium gains and the AURA acquisition.
AMG Critical Materials posted $44m adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026, ahead of guidance, driven by vanadium gains and the AURA acquisition.
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Diagnostics
Regulatory Science

UroGen's ZUSDURI more than doubles revenue in Q1 2026

UroGen posted $29.2m in ZUSDURI sales in Q1 2026, up 109% quarter-on-quarter, as a permanent J Code unlocked broader reimbursement access.
UroGen posted $29.2m in ZUSDURI sales in Q1 2026, up 109% quarter-on-quarter, as a permanent J Code unlocked broader reimbursement access.
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Cell & Gene Therapy

Tempest Therapeutics reports 100% CR rate in dual-targeting CAR-T trials

TPST-2003 achieved complete responses in all 15 CAR-T-naïve evaluable patients across two Phase 1 trials, with Tempest now targeting FDA talks on
TPST-2003 achieved complete responses in all 15 CAR-T-naïve evaluable patients across two Phase 1 trials, with Tempest now targeting FDA talks on
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Digital Health

Simple Charm positions AI beauty devices as a biotech-grade play

Topband-backed Simple Charm claims professional-grade precision for home beauty devices via AI facial recognition and ultrasonic technology.
Topband-backed Simple Charm claims professional-grade precision for home beauty devices via AI facial recognition and ultrasonic technology.
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Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Science

Idorsia shareholders back all board proposals at 2026 AGM

Idorsia's 2026 AGM approved three new board members and reaffirmed Jean-Paul Clozel as chairman, with a CEO search ongoing.
Idorsia's 2026 AGM approved three new board members and reaffirmed Jean-Paul Clozel as chairman, with a CEO search ongoing.
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Pharmaceuticals
Biotech

Novo Nordisk raises 2026 guidance as Wegovy pill tops 2m prescriptions

Novo Nordisk lifted its full-year outlook after Wegovy pill surpassed two million prescriptions since its January launch, despite US pricing pressure denting adjusted
Novo Nordisk lifted its full-year outlook after Wegovy pill surpassed two million prescriptions since its January launch, despite US pricing pressure denting adjusted
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Diagnostics

NeuroSalt supplement targets neuropathy with botanical formula

A US dietary supplement brand is marketing a five-ingredient botanical capsule at peripheral neuropathy sufferers seeking alternatives to gabapentin.
A US dietary supplement brand is marketing a five-ingredient botanical capsule at peripheral neuropathy sufferers seeking alternatives to gabapentin.
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