Researchers at United Arab Emirates University have developed a photocatalyst that purifies wastewater of antibiotics while simultaneously producing hydrogen fuel. Under visible LED light, the material degraded over 98 percent of ciprofloxacin within 90 minutes and yielded five times the hydrogen production rate of its individual components.
The Emirates Drug Establishment has announced a prohibition on ciprofloxacin in the veterinary sector starting November 1, 2026, to combat antimicrobial resistance. The ban affects nine veterinary medicinal products and active raw materials, requiring suppliers to halt imports, sales, and manufacturing. Businesses must withdraw market stocks before the deadline to re-export or dispose of remaining inventory.
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