Every summer, as temperatures climb and much of the world retreats indoors, something remarkable stirs across Saudi Arabia’s oases. From Al-Ahsa in the east to Al-Ula in the northwest, from the sprawling farms of Al-Qassim to the palm groves of Madinah, the date harvest begins. It is a season that does not merely produce fruit; it renews a covenant between this land and its people that stretches back thousands of years. I have always believed that the date season is the truest mirror of who we are. The palm tree appears on our national emblem for a reason. It is…
Author: Editorial Team
Fakeeh Care Group has completed the acquisition of Dr. Mohammad bin Rashid Al Fagih & Partners Company, the owner of Dr. Mohammad Al Fagih Hospital located on King Abdullah Road in eastern Riyadh. This strategic move enhances the Group’s presence in the capital and expands its healthcare network across the Kingdom.This acquisition comes as an extension of the Group’s growth and expansion strategy, which in recent years has seen the opening of Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Riyadh and Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Madinah, alongside the continuous development of medical services and key achievements at Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital…
Fresh men’s and women’s colourways bring adidas’ everyday super trainer to runners looking for lightweight comfort and a shoe that transitions effortlessly beyond the run Published: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 8:56 AM As running becomes part of everyday routines rather than just race-day goals, more runners are looking for footwear that feels light, supportive and comfortable over every kilometre. From early morning runs before work to evening sessions and longer weekend distances, comfort is becoming just as important as performance when choosing the right shoe. Designed as adidas’ everyday super trainer, the new Hyperboost Edge has been created for exactly…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has highlighted tree planting as one of the most effective natural solutions for mitigating high summer temperatures, citing its role in cooling urban areas, improving air quality and supporting environmental sustainability. The ministry said trees help lower temperatures by providing shade, reducing heat absorption by roads and buildings, and releasing water vapor through transpiration, which cools the surrounding air. It added that a tree can absorb an average of 150 kilograms of carbon dioxide annually. Expanding green spaces also contributes to better public health by reducing stress, improving mental well-being,…
Vice Minist Source: Riyadh Daily
ASIR — Traffic Police in the Asir Region arrested two Sudanese residents for attempting to smuggle 106 kilograms of hashish concealed inside the vehicle they were driving. The two suspects were taken into custody, the necessary legal procedures were completed, and they were referred to the competent authority. Authorities urged the public to report drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, 999 in all other regions of the Kingdom, or 995 for the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. Reports can also be submitted via email at [email protected]. Officials said all reports are handled…
DAMMAM — Saudi Civil Defense on Wednesday announced that the danger prompting an emergency alert in Dammam had passed, minutes after urging residents to take shelter and follow precautionary measures. In an update issued through the National Platform for Early Warning in Emergencies, Civil Defense confirmed that the situation had ended and called on residents to continue following official instructions, avoid gathering or filming incidents, and contact emergency services by dialing 911 if needed. Earlier, authorities issued an emergency alert advising residents to remain calm, move to the nearest safe location inside buildings, stay away from windows and exposed areas,…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned against abruptly stopping certain medications, saying doing so may trigger withdrawal symptoms in patients whose bodies have become accustomed to long-term treatment. The authority urged patients to consult a physician before discontinuing any prescribed medication, noting that some drugs require gradual dose reduction under medical supervision. The SFDA said medications commonly associated with withdrawal symptoms when stopped suddenly include antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, sedatives and sleeping pills, certain painkillers, beta blockers, corticosteroid-containing medicines and antipsychotic drugs. According to the authority, withdrawal symptoms may include headaches, dizziness or loss of balance,…
Talal Alsaif, Regional Director, Central Gulf, Nutanix. Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, recently announced the Saudi Arabia findings of its eighth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, highlighting how organisations in the Kingdom are rapidly embracing AI while navigating challenges related to governance, infrastructure readiness, and data sovereignty. The findings show that AI adoption is reshaping enterprise IT strategies across Saudi Arabia, driving increased demand for modern application architectures. Containers are emerging as a critical enabler of this transformation. At the same time, organisations face growing complexity as they scale AI initiatives, particularly around visibility,…
ROSHN Source: Riyadh Daily