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PARIS — Iranian authorities have released Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on bail following growing alarm over her health and she has already been transferred to Tehran for medical treatment, her supporters said. After 10 days of hospitalisation in Zanjan in northern Iran where she had been serving her sentence, Mohammadi “has been granted a sentence suspension on heavy bail”, her foundation said in a statement. It added she had been transferred by ambulance to a hospital in Tehran “to be treated by her own medical team”. Her supporters had last week warned that Mohammadi, who won the 2023…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Health explained the process for booking Hajj vaccines through the Sehhaty application. The ministry noted that the booking process is completed through specific steps within the application, starting with reviewing the beneficiary’s health status, then booking a new appointment or selecting an available one. This will be followed by confirming the appointment, selecting an adult vaccination clinic, and completing the remaining steps until final booking confirmation, ensuring the process is completed in an organized and efficient manner. The ministry affirmed Sehhaty’s role as a unified digital platform that enables pilgrims to complete their health…
ABU DHABI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — Solutions+, a Mubadala company and a leading UAE business consultancy offering digital solutions and shared services, has entered a strategic partnership with Inception, a G42 company, to accelerate the implementation of enterprise AI solutions across the Mubadala Investment Company “Mubadala” Group and the wider GCC market. Announced at Make it in the Emirates 2026, the partnership focuses on helping organisations move beyond pilot use cases to fully integrated, operational AI systems that deliver measurable business impact. The partnership agreement was signed by Nasir Al Nabhani, Managing Director of Solutions+, and Ashish Koshy, CEO…
At seven, she should have been playing with dolls. Instead, she sat in a dermatology clinic, staring at her swollen, infected fingertips. The cause? A glossy adult nail polish. She had seen it on a short video, copied the routine, and applied it to her own small hands. What followed was nine months of treatment for a bacterial and fungal infection no child her age should have ever known. “Not a month goes by without a similar case crossing my clinic,” says Dr. Salem Antabi, a specialist dermatologist at SkinMed Medical Center, with over 30 years of clinical experience. Stay…
Watch the highlights from the strategic MOU signing between VAD Technologies and Data Dynamics. Source: Tahawul Tech
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will begin implementing the new system for payment of fees for domestic Hajj bookings in the second phase on Friday, May 15. This applies to citizens and expatriates who have completed the registration process and booked their seats through the Nusk electronic application. The ministry clarified that the deadline for paying the reservation invoice has been extended to 72 hours, until Dhul Qada 27, Thursday, while the deadline will be six hours only on Dhul Qada 28, Friday. This is to provide the opportunity to the largest possible number of beneficiaries. The…
MADINAH — The Transport General Authority (TGA), in cooperation with the Madinah Region Development Authority, launched a pilot program for the self-driving “RoboBus” shuttle bus service within the inner courtyard of Quba Mosque in Madinah. This initiative is part of a project aimed at developing innovative and safe transportation solutions for visitors and worshipers, supporting the Kingdom’s drive towards sustainable transport and digital transformation. The self-driving bus, with a capacity up to 20 passengers, utilizes an advanced artificial intelligence system, supported by modern sensors and high-resolution cameras, ensuring high levels of safety for passengers and pedestrians during operation within the…
The Bus-On-Demand network has been expanded to four additional communities — Al Qusais, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Warqa’a and Dubai Investments Park (DIP) — by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This follows a sharp 136 per cent surge in ridership in 2025. The expansion comes as usage jumped to 984,929 riders in 2025, up from 417,315 the previous year, an increase of more than 567,000 trips. The figures highlight growing public reliance on flexible, app-based transport options across the city. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels Connecting more first-and-last mile link With…
DUBAI, 11th May, 2026 (WAM) — Salik Company PJSC (Salik), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026). Total revenue for Q1 2026 was reported at AED 728.9 million, a 3.0% decline year-on-year (YoY), reflecting lower toll usage fees due to softer traffic trends during the quarter as resulted from the exceptional event which impacted March performance, partially offset by growth in tag activation fees and other revenue streams. EBITDA for the quarter reached AED 507.2 million, with a solid margin of 69.6%, up 143 bps QoQ and…
Looking to stay active without spending money? This week, Dubai residents have several free fitness classes and wellness events to choose from, with a focus on movement, mindfulness and community. From a waterfront Pilates session to yoga, bootcamps and guided meditation, here are seven free activities worth adding to your calendar. 1. Sunset Pilates at Dubai Marina To celebrate World Pilates Day, VEO Fitness is joining forces with LC for a one-time sunset mat Pilates session at Vida Dubai Marina & Yacht Club. Set against the waterfront backdrop of Dubai Marina, the class is designed for all fitness levels and…