As families across the UAE begin planning getaways outside the country, for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday, health experts are sounding a timely warning: protect infants and young children from mosquito bites, especially when travelling to malaria-prone regions. The advisory comes alongside a major global development — the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) approval of the first malaria medicine specifically designed for infants, marking a significant shift in how the disease can be treated in the most vulnerable age group. On World Malaria Day that was observed on April 25, WHO announced the approval of a new combination drug tailored…
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Muslim World League (MWL) Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa participated as a keynote speaker at the opening of the conference “Future of Human Civilization in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” hosted by the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes in Morocco. The conference, attended by more than 2,000 participants, brought together prominent global figures, including the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, as well as academics and thinkers from 75 countries and the university’s partners. In his remarks, Al-Issa noted the importance of the conference theme, which addresses a key issue…
SLOVAKIA — Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 24th annual conference of the Energy Regulators Regional Association in Riyadh, under the theme: “From Oversight to Proactivity: The Proactive Regulator in Electricity Transformation,” taking place from February 1 to 3, 2027. The Saudi Electricity Regulatory Authority (SERA) made the announcement during the 23rd annual conference of the Energy Regulators Regional Association, currently being held in Slovakia. The Authority also said that hosting the conference helps position the Kingdom as a leading destination for international forums and conferences. It also highlights Saudi Arabia’s leadership role in anticipating innovative models for…
According to a representative for Anthropic, Google recently committed $10 billion to the AI company at a $350 billion valuation with up to $30 billion more contingent on performance targets. The representative told Mobile World Live the investment builds upon its existing partnership, which includes a recent expansion of Anthropic’s use of Google’s TPU chips and cloud services. The arrangement with Google and Broadcom includes 5-gigawatts of capacity coming online starting in 2027 along with the opportunity for multiple additional gigawatts going forward to support the continued growth of Anthropic’s Claude models. The latest Google investment came a few days…
On a sunny April morning in Dubai, Himani Samtani, 20, checks her phone for the day’s orders for Chazen Matcha, her home pickup cafe in Al Mankhool. Within minutes, she’s whisking matcha in her designated prep space, the rhythmic motion of the chasen against the bowl becoming her version of meditation. “Whisking matcha is something I really love doing. It feels like my Zen,” she says. “That’s also why I named it ‘Chazen.’” Like Samtani, a growing number of young founders are turning their passion into full-fledged business models, with Dubai’s residential neighbourhoods, such as Al Khawaneej, Al Barsha South…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has been elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council, represented by Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Partnerships at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Mansour Al-Qurashi. The appointment was confirmed following the ITU Council’s 2026 session held in Geneva. Saudi Arabia has been a member of the ITU Council since 1965. The council is the organization’s highest governing body between plenipotentiary conferences and is responsible for overseeing operations, setting policies, and approving strategic and financial plans. The ITU Council consists of 48 member states out of 190, and plays a…
Indonesia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mochamad Irfan Yusuf visited today the terminal dedicated to the Makkah Route Initiative at Juanda International Airport in Surabaya. The minister reviewed operations at the terminal and received a briefing on the procedures implemented to facilitate pilgrims’ journeys and expedite their processing in record time. The initiative aims to provide high-quality services to pilgrims from participating countries by completing their procedures with ease and convenience in their home countries. This includes collecting biometric data, issuing Hajj visas electronically, completing passport procedures at the departure airport, and verifying health requirements. Pilgrims are then directed…
OpenAI is reportedly partnering with Qualcomm and MediaTek to develop smartphone processors. A project which has the potential to redefine the high-end handset market. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo outlined the collaboration, which includes Luxshare as the exclusive system co-design and manufacturing partner, in a post on X. Kuo suggests future smartphones could rely on AI agents to complete various tasks instead of apps. He said specifications and supplier selections are expected to be finalised by late 2026 or the first quarter of 2027, with mass production scheduled for 2028. “Only by fully controlling both the operating system and…
JEDDAH — Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) underscored the importance of enhancing military integration, including the rapid deployment of a unified early warning system against ballistic missile threats during their consultative summit held in Jeddah on Tuesday. They strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting member states and rejected any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz. The summit, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, was convened following an invitation by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, according to GCC Secretary General Jassim Mohammed Albudaiwi. Albudaiwi said GCC leaders discussed escalating regional developments,…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior emphasized that expatriates, who overstay their visas, will face a maximum jail term of six months, a fine of SR50,000, in addition to their deportation.The ministry urged all individuals to comply with the regulations governing the 2026 Hajj season and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. Violators will be subject to legal penalties.The ministry also called for reporting violations by dialing 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette