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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mohammed A. Jabir, Mohammed Y. Ali, Ahmed Abdelmaksoud, Sadoon Morad, Alessandro Decarlis
Summary: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi, located in the southern part of the Arabian Gulf, has several significant oil and gas fields. By integrating seismic data, exploration well data, and geological analysis, we have investigated the tectonostratigraphic framework of Abu Dhabi and the neighboring areas. Our study identified seven seismic sequences and four tectonostratigraphic units, providing valuable insights for hydrocarbon exploration in the region.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Zainab Taha, Farid El Ktaibi, Aysha Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Dimitrios Papandreou, Ahmed Ali Hassan
Summary: The study highlights that grand multipara mothers compared to multipara mothers may have a greater impact on maternal and perinatal health in Abu Dhabi. Interestingly, the prevalence of grand multipara was lower than expected, with sociodemographic factors playing a significant role in association.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nawal Al Kaabi, Abderrahim Oulhaj, Subhashini Ganesan, Farida Ismail Al Hosani, Omer Najim, Halah Ibrahim, Juan Acuna, Ahmed R. Alsuwaidi, Ashraf M. Kamour, Ashraf Alzaabi, Badreyya Ahmed Al Shehhi, Habiba Al Safar, Salah Eldin Hussein, Jehad Saleh Abdalla, Dalal Saeed Naser Al Mansoori, Ahmed Abdul Kareem Al Hammadi, Mohammed A. Amari, Ahmed Khamis Al Romaithi, Stefan Weber, Santosh Elavalli, Islam Eltantawy, Noura Khamis Alghaithi, Jumana Nafiz Al Azazi, Stephen Geoffrey Holt, Mohamed Mostafa, Rabih Halwani, Hanif Khalak, Wael Elamin, Rami Beiram, Walid Zaher
Summary: The BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm) vaccine has been assessed for its effectiveness against severe COVID-19 disease using data from Abu Dhabi. The vaccine showed an effectiveness of 80% against hospitalization, 86% against critical care admission, and 84% against death. However, the effectiveness declined over time, suggesting the need for booster doses to increase protection against severe COVID-19 outcomes.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
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Microbiology
Kawthar Kayed, Ghalia Khoder, Joviana Farhat, Rose Ghemrawi
Summary: Mobile phones of residents in Abu Dhabi, UAE are contaminated with antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, even though they are frequently cleaned with wipes and alcohol. These bacteria, including potentially pathogenic strains, are resistant to ampicillin, ceftazidime, and cefotaxime. The emergence of resistant bacteria is attributed to continuous hand and mobile disinfection practices.
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Oncology
Aysha Almansoori, Mariam Alzaabi, Latifa Alketbi
Summary: The study found low CRC screening uptake using FIT/gFOBT among adult Emirati nationals with only 23.5% being screened. Among those screened, 13.5% had positive FIT/gFOBT and 30.5% underwent follow-up screening colonoscopy.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ahmed R. Alsuwaidi, Farida Al Hosani, Shammah Al Memari, Hassib Narchi, Laila Abdel Wareth, Hazem Kamal, Mai Al Ketbi, Durra Al Baloushi, Abubaker Elfateh, Ahmed Khudair, Shereena Al Mazrouei, Hiba Saud Al Humaidan, Noura Alghaithi, Khalil Afsh, Nawal Al Kaabi, Basel Altrabulsi, Matthew Jones, Sami Shaban, Mohamud Sheek-Hussein, Taoufik Zoubeidi
Summary: In the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, most household populations remain unexposed to SARS-CoV-2, while transmission is high in labor camps. Seroprevalence varies among different regions and populations, with higher rates among individuals with higher body mass indexes and symptoms like anosmia and ageusia being strongly associated with seropositivity. Effective public health measures should be continued to control the spread of the virus.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yassir M. Eltahir, Wael Aburizq, Oum Keltoum Bensalah, Meera S. Mohamed, Aysha Al Shamisi, Ayman I. Abdelkader, Ahmad Al-Majali
Summary: This study developed a mathematical algorithm based on animal identification and registration data to design and implement a smart vaccination campaign for PPR eradication in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The algorithm prioritized high-risk animal holdings for vaccination, mobilized vaccination teams efficiently, and achieved high vaccination coverage in a short time. The results will contribute to the UAE's national PPR eradication plan.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmed Gad, Osman Abdelghany, Hasan Arman, Bahaa Mahmoud, Ala Aldahan, Safwan Paramban, Mahmoud Abu Saima
Summary: This study focuses on the subsurface Miocene evaporite facies in Abu Dhabi for the first time. Petrographic, mineralogical, and geochemical investigations were conducted on 45 evaporite rock samples to determine their origin and age. The results show that the samples are predominantly composed of secondary gypsum with minor amounts of other minerals. The stable isotope analysis suggests a Miocene marine sulfate origin with a range of 21.12-15.91 Ma.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Abdulquadri O. Alabere, Mohammad Alsuwaidi, Ahmed Abid Hassan, Howri Mansurbeg, Sadoon Morad, Emad W. Al-Shalabi, Osama Al Jallad
Summary: Petrographic and petrophysical analyses of a Lower Cretaceous limestone reservoir in Abu Dhabi, UAE provide new insights into the formation and diagenetic evolution of a bimodal pore network. Diagenetic controls include microporosity development, cementation, dissolution, stylolitization, tension gashes, and massive cementation. Hydrocarbon emplacement affects pore pressure, compaction, and diagenesis. Understanding the multimodal porosity network improves the detection and evaluation of low-resistivity pay zones.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammed Y. Ali, Fateh Bouchaala, Youcef Bouzidi, Eric M. Takam Takougang, Aala A. Mohamed, Akmal Sultan
Summary: The study integrated various data sources to characterize fractured carbonate reservoirs offshore Abu Dhabi, UAE, and found a correlation between curvature anomalies and fracture orientations, which can be used to infer the water movement in fracture zones.
SPE RESERVOIR EVALUATION & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Alsuwaidi, Howri Mansurbeg, Ayesha Alsuwaidi, Sadoon Morad, Aala A. I. Mohamed, Abduljamiu O. Amao, Khalid Al -Ramadan
Summary: This study investigates the impact of in-situ and migrated oil on diagenesis and reservoir quality of microporous intra-shelf basinal lime mudstones in Abu Dhabi. The results show that the presence of oil delays calcite cementation, resulting in higher porosity and permeability in the oil zone. Other factors, such as grain-size variations and calcite cementation, also play a role in the reservoir quality. A conceptual model is developed to understand the diagenetic pathways and improve exploration of tight hydrocarbon reservoirs.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Oriol Teixido, Aurelio Tobias, Jordi Massague, Ruqaya Mohamed, Rashed Ekaabi, Hussein I. Hamed, Richard Perry, Xavier Querol, Shaikha Al Hosani
Summary: This study analyzed air quality data in Abu Dhabi during the first 10 months of 2020, showing a significant decrease in gas pollutant concentrations during lockdown, while particulate matter concentrations were influenced by natural events and other sources. Ozone levels showed a complex trend during lockdown. Post-lockdown, there was an increase in mobility and air pollution, although pollutant concentrations remained lower than the same period in 2019.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
S. Morad, U. Farooq, H. Mansurbeg, M. Alsuwaidi, D. Morad, I. S. Al-Aasm, S. Shahrokhi, M. Hozayen, H. Koyi
Summary: Petrography, petrophysics, and geochemistry are used to study the dolomitization and reservoir quality of an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The dolomitization in highstand systems tracts is attributed to tidal and evaporative pumping as well as seepage reflux during relative sea-level fall. Dolomitization in bioturbation sites is attributed to localized geochemical conditions. The porosity and permeability of the dolostones are strongly controlled by depositional textures and subsequent diagenesis, including dolomite cementation and dissolution. The study highlights the importance of dolomitization in controlling reservoir lithology and heterogeneity in carbonate successions.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Mariam Al Harbi, Nawal Al Kaabi, Asma Al Nuaimi, Jehad Abdalla, Tehmina Khan, Huda Gasmelseed, Asad Khan, Osama Hamdoun, Stefan Weber
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the clinical and laboratory features and outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Abu Dhabi. The study found that the COVID-19 morbidity and mortality rates in Abu Dhabi were lower compared to China, Italy, and the US. The affected population was relatively young, and Abu Dhabi had a high testing rate.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rania Al Dweik, Yousef Sheble, Hiba Ramadan, Haneen Issa, Abdullah Sheble
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between sleeping behavior (specifically sleep duration), body mass index (BMI), eating habits, and psychological mood depression among adolescents in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi- UAE. The study found a clear association between short sleep duration and obesity, as well as an association between unhealthy eating habits and sleep duration.
