FDA Approves Awiqli®: Once-Weekly Basal Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes

Dubai, 30 March 2026 – Novo Nordisk today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Awiqli® (insulin icodec-abae) injection 700 units/mL, the first and only once-weekly, long-acting basal insulin, indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycaemic control (blood sugar) in adults living with type 2 diabetes. The approval offers the only once‑weekly basal insulin option, providing a new treatment solution that fits different patient routines and preferences for adults living with type 2 diabetes. The approval is based on results from the ONWARDS phase 3a programme in type-2-diabetes for once-weekly Awiqli® injection, which comprises four randomised, active-controlled, treat-to- target trials in approximately 2,680 adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, used in combination with a mealtime insulin or in combination with common oral anti-diabetic agents and/or GLP-1 receptor agonists. The clinical programme evaluated once-weekly Awiqli® vs daily basal insulin and demonstrated efficacy in the primary endpoint of HbA1c reduction across the ONWARDS pivotal clinical trial programme in adults with type 2 diabetes. Across ONWARDS trials, the safety profile of Awiqli® was overall consistent with the daily basal insulin class. “The Awiqli® approval reflects Novo Nordisk’s ongoing efforts to advance healthcare innovation and strengthen support for people living with diabetes. As the first FDA-approved, once-weekly basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes, it offers an important new treatment option. At a time when parts of the industry are stepping back from insulin, we are reaffirming our commitment - continuing to invest in innovation, access, and supply for the millions of patients who rely on insulin every day,” said Mike Doustdar, president and CEO of Novo Nordisk. Novo Nordisk expects to launch Awiqli® in the FlexTouch® device in the US in the second half of 2026. Awiqli® is now approved in the US, EU, and 13 additional countries, with market-specific indications for diabetes.

How Startups Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence to Drive Growth and Boost Productivity

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Burjeel Holdings’ Tajmeel Partners with Türkiye’s Suzermed Clinic to Launch Specialized Hair Transplant Clinic in UAE

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RAKBANK and Network International Complete Merchant Acquiring Transaction in the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 26th, 2026: Further to the announcement made on 28 November 2025 regarding the strategic partnership between RAKBANK and Network International (Network), the transaction has now successfully closed following all required approvals from the Central Bank of the UAE. As part of the partnership, Network will provide its state-of-the-art payment solutions to … Continue reading RAKBANK and Network International Complete Merchant Acquiring Transaction in the UAE

CASIO Launches G-SHOCK GMA-P2126W in the UAE, Celebrating ‘Women of Our Time’

Empowering All Women to Move Forward with Confidence GMA-P2126W Dubai, UAE – March 2026: CASIO Middle East and Africa has introduced the G-SHOCK GMA-P2126W in the UAE, expanding its analog-digital lineup with a timepiece that blends refined design with everyday durability, inspired by and celebrating women who navigate everyday life with confidence and strength. Building on … Continue reading CASIO Launches G-SHOCK GMA-P2126W in the UAE, Celebrating ‘Women of Our Time’