April 7, 2026

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Saudi Arabia sets metro fares from 2026

The Riyadh Public Transport Authority has announced new pricing for annual tickets on the Riyadh Metro, along with term tickets for students, effective from January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance transport services and ease daily travel across the Saudi capital. In a statement, the authority said annual tickets will be available to […]

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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi, the #1 ranked Eye Institute in the U.S., Commences Operations

ABU DHABI, UAE – December 23, 2025: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi, the first international location of the U.S top-ranked eye hospital, has officially commenced operations. Following the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s (DoH) announcement last month on the establishment of the centre. The facility is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone […]

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Reem Hospital Launches the GCC’s First AI-Powered MRI

Dr. Mohamed Haggag, Head of Radiology at Reem Hospital; Alaa Obeid, COO of Reem Hospital; Zaid Al Siksek, Chairman of Reem Hospital; Vivek Kanade, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers; and Hassan Al Awwa, Sales Country Manager at Siemens Healthineers, at the unveiling of the new AI-powered MRI technology Abu Dhabi, UAE – 25 December 2025 […]

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Kuwait bans energy drinks in public places

Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Ahmed Abdulwahab Al Awadhi, has issued a ministerial decision regulating the sale and circulation of energy drinks, introducing age limits, consumption caps and sweeping restrictions on where the products may be sold, according to Al Qabas newspaper. Under the decision, energy drinks may only be sold to individuals aged 18 and […]

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Do fasted workouts burn more fat?

There are modest benefits to exercising on an empty stomach, but it’s more important to burn more energy than you’re consuming There’s an element of truth to that,” says Javier Gonzalez, a professor of nutrition and metabolism at the University of Bath. “When we exercise, we’re always burning a mix of fuels – mainly carbohydrates […]

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Heavy rains transform Muhanna’s Garden into lake

 Heavy seasonal rainfall has transformed the Rawdat Muhanna depression in eastern Qassim into a vast inland lake, drawing thousands of visitors to the desert site over the recent period. The area, located near the town of Al Nabqiyah, has seen a significant influx of residents and photographers eager to witness the rare transformation of the […]

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