Saudi Arabia sets metro fares from 2026

The Riyadh Public Transport Authority has announced new pricing for annual tickets on the Riyadh Metro, along with term tickets for students, effective from January 1, 2026, as part of efforts to enhance transport services and ease daily travel across the Saudi capital. In a statement, the authority said annual tickets will be available to […]

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi, the #1 ranked Eye Institute in the U.S., Commences Operations

ABU DHABI, UAE – December 23, 2025: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Abu Dhabi, the first international location of the U.S top-ranked eye hospital, has officially commenced operations. Following the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi’s (DoH) announcement last month on the establishment of the centre. The facility is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone […]

Reem Hospital Launches the GCC’s First AI-Powered MRI

Reem Hospital Launches the GCC’s First AI-Powered MRI Abu Dhabi, UAE – 25 December 2025 – Reem Hospital, a leading healthcare institution known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare, proudly announces a monumental step forward in clinical excellence with the installation of GCC’s first Siemens Healthineers  MAGNETOM Flow MRI, a next-generation system […]

Kuwait bans energy drinks in public places

Kuwait’s Minister of Health, Dr Ahmed Abdulwahab Al Awadhi, has issued a ministerial decision regulating the sale and circulation of energy drinks, introducing age limits, consumption caps and sweeping restrictions on where the products may be sold, according to Al Qabas newspaper. Under the decision, energy drinks may only be sold to individuals aged 18 and […]

Algeria, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire win AFCON 2025 openers

Algeria began their CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 campaign in emphatic fashion with a 3-0 victory over Sudan at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, as the tournament’s group-stage action got under way. The Algerians delivered a composed and dominant performance, claiming maximum points to sit early at the top of Group E. In the same group, […]

Dr. Firas Husban: Leading Spine Care Innovation beyond the Middle East

MENA’s First OLIF Surgeon Transforms Lives and Medical Practices Amman, Jordan – When Dr. Firas Husban first introduced OLIF surgery in the MENA region, back in 2022, he didn’t just make medical history – He fundamentally transformed the practice in the Middle East, setting the benchmark for minimally invasive spinal care procedures and surgeries across […]

Heavy rains turn Muhanna’s Garden into scenic lake

 Heavy seasonal rainfall has transformed the Rawdat Muhanna depression in eastern Qassim into a vast inland lake, drawing thousands of visitors to the desert site over the recent period. The area, located near the town of Al Nabqiyah, has seen a significant influx of residents and photographers eager to witness the rare transformation of the […]

Saudi Cabinet approves high-speed rail link with Qatar

Riyadh: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia chaired the Cabinet session held today in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Cabinet lauded the high-speed electric train project linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar, which will support transportation, boost tourism and […]

DSF announces citywide sales ahead of festive weekend

Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) announces the line-up of major retail promotions launching across the city from 26th December, including the start of the DSF Sale Season, new Scan & Win campaigns, mall-exclusive rewards, and the return of the highly anticipated DSF 12-Hour Sale. With more than 1,000 participating brands and 3,500 outlets across Dubai, residents […]