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 […]
At 36 weeks pregnant, this expectant mother experienced a sudden braking incident while traveling in a car. There was no visible injury, no abdominal trauma — just a jolt. She went home, reassured. But her instincts lingered. A week later, now at 37 weeks, she presented to our hospital with light-headedness and hypotension — subtle […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Algeria began their CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion with a 3-0 victory over Sudan at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, as the tournament’s group-stage action got under way. The Algerians delivered a composed and dominant performance, claiming maximum points to sit early at the top of Group E. In the same group, […]
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 […]
MENA’s First OLIF Surgeon Transforms Lives and Medical Practices Amman, Jordan – When Dr. Firas Husban first introduced OLIF surgery in the MENA region, back in 2022, he didn’t just make medical history – He fundamentally transformed the practice in the Middle East, setting the benchmark for minimally invasive spinal care procedures and surgeries across […]
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 […]
Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Cabinet lauded the high-speed electric train project linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, which will support transportation, boost tourism and […]
