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September 24, 2026

16
Jan

Single visa to reshape Gulf travel and security

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The forthcoming Unified GCC Tourist Visa represents one of the most concrete steps yet toward functional regional integration in the Gulf. While often compared to Europe’s Schengen system, the initiative is best understood as a targeted response to a long-standing structural problem: bureaucratic fragmentation that discourages multi-country travel in a region that increasingly markets itself […]

16
Jan

Ancient cheetah mummies discovered in Saudi Arabia

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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 […]

16
Jan

Cancer rates in young women 82% higher than men

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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 […]

15
Jan

Keto diet linked to higher liver cancer risk

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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 […]

15
Jan

Rain across Saudi Arabia through January 20

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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 […]

15
Jan

Sadio Mane powers Senegal into final

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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 […]

14
Jan

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

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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 […]

14
Jan

Tunisian filmmaker wins $1 million

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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 […]

14
Jan

Saudi Arabia fines 10 pharmacies SR1.7 million

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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 […]

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