Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The surgical separation of Saudi female conjoined twins that lasted six and a half hours was successful on Thursday. The operation was conducted in six stages at King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital under King Abdulaziz Medical City, affiliated with the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh. Advisor at the Royal Court, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, and Head of the medical and surgical Team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah led the medical and surgical team consisting of 23 consultants, specialists, and technical and nursing staff. Dr. Al-Rabeeah thanked…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have identified the structural properties of the marri nut that could inspire the development of stronger and safer materials for protective applications. The study, published in Advanced Science, found that the nut’s exceptional toughness is due to its layered internal structure, which combines a hard outer shell with a softer, flexible interior. This design enables it to absorb impact and distribute force without cracking. Wegood Awad, postdoctoral associate at NYUAD, said, “The marri nut demonstrates how strength and flexibility can be combined within a single…
The European Commission (EC) recently announced that its digital age verification app is technically ready and will soon be rolled out to citizens. This news marks a major step in the European regulator’s efforts to limit children’s access to social media platforms. EC president Ursula von der Leyen announced the initiative in Brussels, positioning it as a “harmonised” and “Europe-wide technical solution” for age verification as member states weigh stricter online safety laws, including minimum age limits for social media access. The open-source app, compatible with smartphones, tablets and computers, will allow users to verify their age using a passport…
Dubai’s Crown Prince on Thursday announced the city’s first air taxi station — located near Dubai International Airport — was now ready. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, reviewed the progress of the purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi station — the first of its kind in the world — which forms part of a wider network including Downtown, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina, all set to be completed by the end of this year. The leader revealed he has directed the service to be launched for public use this year,…
Lauren Estess, a third-year student at Tufts University School of Medicine, believes knowing how to make chickpea stew will make her a better doctor. She and 14 other students spent a recent evening making dinner as part of a two-month culinary medicine class to train doctors, dentists and dietitians that the university began offering last spring. Using case studies and cooking, the course aims to convince future medical professionals that good, affordable food targeting specific diseases can be as important as medication. “It’s unfortunately a big misconception that medicine doesn’t have anything to do with food,” she said, chopping dill…
MAKKAH — The Makkah Region Police arrested an Egyptian resident for committing fraud by posting on social media fake and misleading advertisements for entry permits for holy sites as well as for Hajj services. The suspect was referred to the Public Prosecution after completing the necessary legal procedures.The General Directorate of Public Security called on citizens and expatriates to adhere to Hajj regulations and guidelines. It urged them to report about violators by calling over the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, Madinah, and the Eastern Province, or 999 in other regions of the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of 18,708 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX600 vehicles of 2025-2026 model, due to a defect in the automatic transmission shift valves. This defect could lead to excessive engine revving, increasing the risk of an accident or fire. The ministry urged owners of the affected vehicles to contact their local dealer, Abdul Latif Jameel Company, for Toyota vehicles at the toll-free number (8004400055) and for Lexus vehicles at the toll-free number (8001220022), to have the necessary repairs performed free of charge. The ministry also advised vehicle owners to check if their…
ABU DHABI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — G42, and R/GA, the creative innovation company, today announced the launch of alpha.G42.ai, a world-first Generative Interface created for G42, a global leader in artificial intelligence based in Abu Dhabi. This entirely new adaptive experience fundamentally redefines the internet, transitioning a brand’s digital presence from a traditional, static website to a dynamic, conversational system, powered by integrated large language models (LLMs). Alpha.G42.ai is a working prototype for the future of the web, where the front door of a brand is an intelligent agent that generates and curates content, for each visitor, in real-time.…
DUBAI, 16th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that the completion of the first Air Taxi station in Dubai is a strategic leap in the emirate’s journey towards leading the future of urban mobility, embodying the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to reinforce Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation and future-ready solutions. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan said, “As we mark…
ORA Developers is expanding its UAE presence through the acquisition of an additional 4.8 million sqm of land from Modon Holding in Ghantoot, bringing its total development footprint in the UAE to 9.6 million sqm. The expanded masterplan is expected to drive a total project investment of AED 30 billion upon full development, marking another important milestone in ORA Developers Group’s continued growth across the markets in which it operates. Strategically located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with direct access to Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, the development offers seamless connectivity across both emirates. This expansion reflects ORA Developers Group’s…