Ancient cheetah mummies discovered in Saudi Arabia

Scientists have uncovered the mummified remains of cheetahs from caves in northern Saudi Arabia. The remains range from 130 years old to over 1,800 years old. Researchers excavated seven mummies along with the bones of 54 other cheetahs from a site near the city of Arar. Mummification prevents decay by preserving dead bodies. Egypt’s mummies […]

Cancer rates in young women 82% higher than men

Cancer rates for young women are sharply rising, with women under 50 more likely to develop cancer than their male counterparts — by 82%. The rate of cancer for young women “has increased from 51% higher than men in 2002 to 82% higher in 2021,” according to a report issued by the American Cancer Society. Driving these […]

Keto diet linked to higher liver cancer risk

Eating a high-fat, low-carb diet could raise the risk of developing liver cancer within just twenty years, concerning new research has suggested.  Referred to as a ‘keto diet’, devotees claim that it can aid rapid weight loss without feelings of hunger—but experts now say fatty diets can fundamentally alter liver cells, increasing the risk of cancer.  US scientists found […]

Rain across Saudi Arabia through January 20

Saudi Arabia is expected to see rainfall across several regions over the coming week, with conditions continuing through Tuesday, January 20, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). The forecast, based on outputs from the Saudi numerical weather model, was accompanied by an animated map illustrating the projected movement and intensity of rainfall across […]

Sadio Mane powers Senegal into final

Seven-time champions Egypt saw their Africa Cup of Nations campaign come to an end as Sadio Mane powered Senegal to a hard-fought win in their semi-final on Wednesday. Al Nassr star Mane scored in the 78th minute of a tense clash in Tangiers. Mohamed Salah has been in fine form this campaign netting four goals but […]

Fakeeh University Hospital and Verita Neuro Launch the Middle East’s First Epidural Stimulation Program for Spinal Cord Injury Patients

Dubai, UAE – Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH) in collaboration with Verita Neuro announces the launch of the first epidural stimulation program in the Middle East, marking a transformative moment in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. This pioneering initiative positions Dubai as a leading destination for advanced neurological recovery, delivering innovative solutions that were previously […]

 Tunisian filmmaker wins $1 million

Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi on Saturday won the inaugural $1 million AI film award, launched in collaboration with Google’s Gemini, for his short movie, “Lily.” He was declared the winner in a ceremony held during the second day of the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai where Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, chairperson […]

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Has a New Home

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have transferred their Parents Network project to the nonprofit ParentsTogether, continuing their mission to protect children from online harms. After previously announcing a partnership between Parents Network and ParentsTogether in October 2025, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Foundation granted ParentsTogether the full operational capacity and structure of the network, systems and processes, brand […]

Saudi Arabia fines 10 pharmacies SR1.7 million

the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed fines totalling more than SR1.7 million on 10 pharmacies for violating the Kingdom’s electronic drug tracking system, in a move aimed at strengthening oversight of the pharmaceutical supply chain. The SFDA said the penalties were linked to breaches of the Drug Track and Trace System, known […]

SIRI Getting Smarter

Google and Apple have confirmed a multi‑year partnership under which Apple will rely on Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence models and cloud infrastructure to power the next generation of its AI features — notably a revamped Siri voice assistant and Apple Intelligence system slated to roll out later in 2026. The announcement marks a significant collaboration […]