Algeria secured qualification for the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in a match held at Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, as part of the second round of Group Five fixtures. With the result, Algeria raised their tally to six points at the […]
Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as the world’s largest international airline after carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, covering distances equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times, and placing orders for 73 new aircraft. In a statement issued today, the airliner said that 2025, during which it celebrated 40 years […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Dakar Rally has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s presence in one of the world’s toughest motorsport events. This progress has evolved from limited individual entries to a confident national presence, culminating in a Saudi competitor winning the previous edition of the rally.With the seventh […]
Saudi Arabia will introduce a new four-tier excise tax system on sweetened beverages from Jan. 1, replacing the current flat-rate levy with a model that links taxation directly to sugar content, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) said. Under the revised methodology, excise tax will be calculated based on the total amount of sugar […]
Scattered rainfall is expected to continue affecting several parts of the UAE as the country heads into New Year’s Eve, bringing cooler temperatures, strong winds and hazardous sea conditions, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Further cooling is expected today, New Year’s Eve, with fair to partly cloudy skies and periods of low […]
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has formally approved the general budget for the emirate, which encompasses total expenditures of approximately AED44.5 billion. This budget is designed to foster financial sustainability, enhance cultural, scientific, and economic prosperity, and promote social welfare for all residents of […]
PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the launch of the pilot phase of “Nada”, an AI-powered service that functions as a secure digital assistant, supporting physicians by capturing and organising clinical notes from medical conversations in real time. The pilot has been rolled out across selected PureHealth healthcare facilities as […]
The UAE is set to ring in 2026 in spectacular fashion, with a lineup of record-breaking fireworks, drone shows, and never-before-seen pyrotechnic feats. From some of the world’s longest fireworks displays to massive drone formations, the nation is preparing to light up the skies on New Year’s Eve. Here’s what to look forward to on December […]
Dubai, 29/12/2025 Fakeeh University Hospital is emerging as a global destination for advanced gene therapy, delivering highly specialized treatments for rare genetic and neuromuscular disorders and reinforcing Dubai’s growing reputation as a center for world-class tertiary care. Among its landmark achievements, the hospital became the first facility in the region to administer Duvyzat (givinostat), an advanced therapy […]
The Saudi-Tunisian Business Forum concluded in the capital, Riyadh. The forum was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and the Federation of Saudi Chambers, and was attended by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir […]
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