Author: Editorial Team
Every time an ambulance is dispatched in Abu Dhabi, a decision has to be made about where it should go. That decision is no longer made by the operator alone. Before the vehicle moves, systems running behind the dispatch interface can connect patient records, hospital capacity, available specialists, operating theatre availability, and medicine inventory to support where the patient should be taken. “I pick you up, I take your EID, I know exactly what your allergies are, and I can prescribe post-trauma care immediately,” said Thomas Pramotedham, CEO of Presight AI. “I don’t send you to a hospital with no…
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Kenya following a fire at a girls’ school dormitory in Nakuru County that left multiple students dead and injured. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Kenya, over the tragic incident. The ministry also wished a speedy recovery to those injured. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels According to media reports, at least 16 people were killed and 73 others hospitalised after the fire…
Henna artists in the UAE are seeing strong demand days after Eid Al Adha. While some attribute it to a longer than usual Eid break, others say word of mouth has a strong role to play in the sustained demand. Dubai-based henna artist Fathima Afsal said she was fully booked on Friday and had many clients for the weekend as well. “In my experience, this is quite unusual,” she said. “Normally, most bookings and inquiries slow down or stop by the day before Eid, as clients prefer to get their henna done in advance. This year was different.” She added…
NAIROBI — Kenyan police arrested eight female students on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others, authorities said on Friday. The fire in the early hours of Thursday morning at the Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, about 120km north-west of capital city Nairobi, tore through the upper floor of a dormitory which had 135 bunk beds. The girls were arrested for planning and carrying out the suspected arson attack, according to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, a department of the national police. The motive remained under…
NAIROBI —A Kenyan high court has suspended plans for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans in the country that has sparked public concern about cross-border infection risks. The 50-bed isolation center is to be staffed by US medics and was due to begin operations on Friday, according to an American official. High Court Judge Patricia Nyaundi said in her orders late on Thursday that Kenya was also not allowed to admit anyone exposed to or infected by Ebola under the planned agreement with the United States, until a case challenging the deal was heard…
Emirates has issued a travel advisory as several countries introduced entry restrictions and enhanced screening measures due to Ebola. Passengers are advised to check the latest entry requirements through official government sources before travelling. Travellers should also ensure their contact details are updated and monitor their flight status before heading to the airport. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels If travel plans are affected, Emirates will assist with rebooking on the next available flight, including connecting journeys beyond Dubai. Customers booking flights from 2 April will also be eligible for one complimentary date…
MAKKAH — Sheikh Bandar Balila, imam and khateeb of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, said that a primary sign of an accepted Hajj is a pilgrim returning with a more pious heart and purer conduct. Delivering the Friday sermon at the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Balila emphasized that worship is a lifelong journey, describing Hajj as a school of faith that instills patience and monotheism. The imam reminded pilgrims to complete their remaining Tashreeq rituals, including the stoning of the Jamarat, and stressed that the Farewell Tawaf is mandatory before departing Makkah. Source: Saudi Gazette
MAKKAH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal handed over on Friday the new Holy Kaaba cover (Kiswa) to Kaaba’s gatekeeper. Deputy Chief Gatekeeper Abdul Malik bin Taha Al-Shaibi received the new Kiswa. The handover is prior to the annual customary replacement of the Kiswa scheduled to be held on Muharram 1, the first day of the new Hijri year. Tailored with meticulous craftsmanship at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, the piece is manufactured out of premium black-dyed natural silk. Standing 14 meters…
MADINAH — Madinah welcomed on Friday evening the first groups of pilgrims arriving from Makkah after performing the Hajj rituals. They arrived via the Haramain High-Speed Train and buses and other vehicles along the Hijrah Road. The arrival of these pilgrims to Madinah was facilitated by a comprehensive system of field and organizational services provided by relevant authorities to ensure their smooth arrival and transportation to their accommodations mainly in the central Haram area. The relevant Hajj authorities and sectors in Madinah have raised their readiness to receive groups of pilgrims during the post-Hajj season. Field teams continue their work…
MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received Syrian Minister of Interior Anas Khattab at the ministry’s headquarters in Makkah on Friday. Several senior officials attended the meeting. During the meeting, the ministers reviewed areas of existing cooperation and security coordination between the two countries and discussed a number of topics of mutual interest. The Syrian interior minister praised this year’s Hajj operation, notably the integrated services and efficient crowd management. “The excellent Hajj operation reflects the level of care the Kingdom extends to pilgrims, as well as its…