HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, unveiled the HONOR 600 Series including HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro, at an exclusive launch event held at Crowne Plaza RDC Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, bringing together media, partners, influencers, and technology enthusiasts for an immersive first look at its latest innovation. The event highlighted the brand’s continued focus on AI-driven experiences and advanced imaging, with attendees introduced to the series’ standout features through live demonstrations and experience zones. The event experience was designed as an interactive journey, featuring dedicated zones that allowed attendees to explore the HONOR 600 Series…
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UAE residents who may qualify for newly approved oral obesity pills such as Foundayo (orforglipron) and Wegovy — which are expected to enter the market soon — may face a question: will my insurance pay for it? Industry experts said that the answer is not clear yet. While Foundayo has been approved by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), insurance experts said regulatory approval does not mean a medicine is added to insurance coverage. Decisions on whether the treatment will be covered and under what conditions, are expected to be assessed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
RIYADH — The Saudi Arabia to Space mission has revealed significant changes in gene activity within cells when exposed to the space environment, providing deeper scientific insight into biological processes linked to certain diseases. As part of the Mission, advanced scientific experiments were conducted on living cells aboard the International Space Station to study the effects of the space environment on gene activity within cells and how these changes can be leveraged to better understand diseases and develop treatments. Khaled Abu Khabar Al-Qurashi Specifically, the experiment — led by Saudi scientist Khaled Abu Khabar Al-Qurashi and with participation of molecular…
Enterprises can now deploy SUSE Linux and cloud-native solutions directly on OCI, simplifying procurement and accelerating AI and hybrid cloud deployments. Dubai — SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions and an Oracle partner, today announced that the entire SUSE portfolio is available on Oracle Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The SUSE portfolio, available on Oracle Marketplace, provides enterprises with a streamlined way to access enterprise Linux and cloud native stacks. Its availability on OCI helps customers simplify procurement, accelerate deployment, and scale modern workloads, including AI, containerised applications, and hybrid cloud environments. “As multicloud adoption grows,…
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has invited Muhannad Kadi, Chief Marketing Officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH), to its 2026 Health & Wellness jury, marking what is believed to be a first for healthcare representation in the festival’s history. This also marks the first participation of a Saudi professional from the healthcare sector at Cannes Lions, reflecting the growing global presence of Saudi talent across creative and marketing industries. The Health & Wellness category recognizes work that demonstrates measurable impact on behavior, patient outcomes, and the overall experience of care, areas increasingly seen as…
A quiet shift is taking place inside UAE classrooms, where the words used to describe women at home are being reconsidered, and in some cases, redefined. Educators are beginning to move away from the term “housewife” in Arabic language lessons, replacing it with phrases that better reflect women’s influence within the family. At the centre of this shift is the phrase Sit Al Bait, meaning “woman of the house”, which carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and authority within the home. The distinction may seem subtle, but educators say it changes the meaning entirely — from a limited label to one…
MAKKAH — Hajj Security Forces arrested a Saudi citizen and an Egyptian resident for transporting foreigners without a Hajj permit. A citizen was arrested for transporting three residents, who did not have a Hajj permit, to Makkah. An Egyptian resident was also arrested for transporting a visa holder in violation of Hajj regulations and attempting to facilitate his entry into Makkah. All the arrested six people were referred to the competent authority for the imposition of prescribed penalties. The Ministry of Interior earlier warned that maximum fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone transporting holders of any…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 4,260 food baskets to needy families in several districts of Shabwa Governorate, Yemen, benefiting 29,820 individuals, as part of the second phase of the emergency food response project in Yemen. This is part of the Kingdom’s humanitarian and relief efforts, through KSrelief, to support the Yemeni people amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily
JEDDAH — Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani inspected the courts in the Jeddah governorate in the Makkah region, including the Enforcement Court, the Criminal Court, and the Commercial Court. The visit formed part of his ongoing monitoring of court operations and evaluation of judicial services. The minister met with several users, listened to their comments and inquiries, and instructed that they be addressed promptly to streamline procedures and improve the user experience. During his meeting with court presidents and staff, Al-Samaani expressed appreciation for the generous support the judicial system receives from the wise leadership. He stressed the importance of…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the ministers discussed joint efforts to maintain the security and safety of international waterways. They reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and exchanged views on regional developments. Berendsen reiterated the Dutch condemnation of Iran’s attacks on Saudi Arabia and several countries in the region. Source: Saudi Gazette