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February 8, 2026

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Jan

Using space science to protect Saudi Arabia’s environment

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Learning space science has delivered significant environmental benefits worldwide, helping many countries better understand and manage climate challenges. Saudi Arabia is now taking steps not only to explore the galaxy but also to invest in future generations who can apply space science to pressing environmental issues at home. Last November, the Space Academy, part of […]

07
Jan

The best restaurants in Riyadh

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Riyadh’s restaurant scene is evolving at rapid speed, but our tried-and-tested picks are a good place to start Riyadh’s restaurant scene has never been hungrier for attention. What was once a city of simple shawarma joints and kabsa spots has reinvented itself into one of the most exciting culinary capitals in the Middle East — a […]

06
Jan

Saudi Aramco to launch 98-octane fuel for performance cars

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Saudi Aramco will introduce a new 98-octane gasoline grade to the Saudi market from early 2026, giving owners of sports and high-performance vehicles a fuel tailored to advanced engines while leaving existing grades unchanged. The launch is part of a broader effort, guided by the Ministry of Energy, to match fuel supply with shifting demand patterns and […]

06
Jan

Saudi PIF named world’s most active SWF in 2025

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) was the world’s most active sovereign wealth fund in 2025 by investment spending, deploying $36.2bn over the year, according to advisory and research firm Global SWF. The figure marks an 81% increase from 2024, a year in which the fund focused more heavily on domestic investments to support the […]

06
Jan

Ammar bin Humaid attends group wedding in Ajman

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Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, attended the seventh mass wedding organised by the Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Charity Foundation for 55 grooms from the emirate, held on Monday evening at […]

06
Jan

Reem Hospital Successfully Completes Its Inaugural Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trial

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Abu Dhabi, Jan 05, 2026 – Reem Hospital today announced the successful completion and database lock for its clinical trial, the TauRx TRx-237-805 study, a major investigation into the novel therapy Hydromethylthionine Mesylate (HMTM) for the management of Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia worldwide. The trial was conducted in collaboration with Insights Research Organization & Solutions (IROS), a leading UAE-based contract research […]

06
Jan

Egypt, Nigeria in quarter-finals of CAF

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Egypt and Nigeria booked their places in the quarter-finals of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Benin 3-1 and Mozambique 4-0 respectively tonight. Well organised and fearless, the Cheetahs caused Egypt serious problems in the first half. Solid defensively and dangerous on the counter-attack, Benin relied on the energy of Aloko, Olaitan and […]

06
Jan

Sharjah Ruler opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival

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H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially opened the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry on Monday evening. The festival, which runs for seven days, brings together more than 80 poets, critics, and media professionals. H.H. the Ruler of Sharjah and the attendees viewed a recorded […]

05
Jan

US approves Wegovy, UAE patients may still wait

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A pill version of the world’s most closely watched weight-loss drug is edging closer to global rollout, but patients in the UAE may still have to wait. Novo Nordisk has secured US approval for a once-daily oral form of Wegovy, marking an expansion of its obesity treatment franchise and intensifying competition with Eli Lilly. While the […]

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Jan

Where will Ronaldo live after retirement?

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As Cristiano Ronaldo edges closer to the twilight of his extraordinary playing career, fans around the world are beginning to wonder what life will look like for the Portuguese icon once he finally hangs up his boots. The 40-year-old forward, who is expected to feature in what is likely to be his final Fifa World Cup […]

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Using space science to protect Saudi Arabia’s environment

The best restaurants in Riyadh

Saudi Aramco to launch 98-octane fuel for performance cars

Saudi PIF named world’s most active SWF in 2025

Ammar bin Humaid attends group wedding in Ajman

Reem Hospital Successfully Completes Its Inaugural Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Trial

Egypt, Nigeria in quarter-finals of CAF

Sharjah Ruler opens 22nd Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival

US approves Wegovy, UAE patients may still wait

Where will Ronaldo live after retirement?

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