ALULA — Coinciding with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Saudi Arabia is highlighting its efforts to enhance biodiversity, restore natural ecosystems, and combat land degradation. Among the Kingdom’s notable initiatives are AlUla’s environmental programs, which focus on rehabilitating natural rangelands and planting native vegetation to restore ecosystems and curb desertification. The efforts have successfully rehabilitated more than 5,100 hectares of natural rangelands under habitat protection programs, as well as planted more than 530,000 seedlings representing 60 native plant species. AlUla has also recorded notable progress in environmental recovery indicators, with vegetation cover increasing from 6 percent in…
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) in Jeddah has performed a complex robotic procedure on a 74 year old patient, combining a pancreaticoduodenectomy, known as the Whipple procedure, with a partial hepatectomy and reconstruction of the digestive and biliary pathways in a single operation to treat synchronous pancreatic and liver malignancies. The patient presented with symptoms of cholangitis. Further investigations revealed a pancreatic head lesion causing biliary obstruction, along with a separate lesion in segment VI of the liver, prompting a multidisciplinary team to review the case and develop a precise surgical plan that accounted for its complexity…
The agreement reflects growing collaboration between regulated digital asset firms and established financial institutions in the UAE. Dubai — CoinMENA FZE, a VARA-licensed broker-dealer providing virtual asset services in the MENA region, today announced a strategic relationship with Standard Chartered, marking a significant step in strengthening the fiat payment infrastructure that supports its growing customer base. The partnership supports customer money account services and fiat payment infrastructure, reflecting the growing integration of regulated digital asset firms with established financial institutions as the UAE’s digital asset ecosystem continues to evolve. Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan,…
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital – Riyadh has achieved the Saudi Patient Safety Center Certificate, becoming one of only two hospitals in Saudi Arabia to attain the Silver Level during the program’s first cycle and the highest-ranked hospital among those recognized in Riyadh. This achievement builds on the hospital’s ongoing journey of excellence and follows its recent attainment of the Planetree Gold Certification for Person-Centered Care, reflecting its continued commitment to enhancing the patient experience and achieving the best possible health outcomes. The Saudi Patient Safety Center Certificate Program is one of the Kingdom’s leading national initiatives aimed at strengthening the…
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the expansion project of the University Hospital Sharjah, which will consist of a new building adjacent to the existing one at a total cost of Dh300 million, to be executed immediately. The expansion project is part of the ongoing development of the hospital’s healthcare services. The new building will double the capacity and add 300 parking spaces. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) is a major tertiary care teaching hospital located in University…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, with a long history of sea turtle conservation, is highlighting one of its sites — Ras Baridi Beach —on June 16, World Sea Turtle Day, showcasing its efforts to protect these endangered animals. Located about 70 kilometers north of Yanbu, Rad Baridi is considered Saudi Arabia’s most important and well-known sea turtle nesting site. Currently, of the seven sea turtle species found worldwide, six are internationally classified as vulnerable or endangered. The green turtle is classified as endangered, while the hawksbill turtle is critically endangered. In the Kingdom, five of the seven species have been recorded…
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Lionel Messi delivered a reminder of his enduring brilliance, scoring a hat trick as defending champion Argentina opened its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria on Tuesday. Playing in what is expected to be his final World Cup, the Argentine captain moved level with Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the men’s tournament’s all-time leading scorer with 16 goals. The performance also strengthened Argentina’s bid to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cup titles. Messi opened the scoring early after being set up by Inter Miami…
MORRISTOWN, New Jersey — Neymar took another step in his recovery from injury on Tuesday, returning to the training field for the first time since joining Brazil’s squad at FIFA World Cup 2026. The Brazil star participated in individual conditioning work but has yet to rejoin full team training as he continues his recovery from a right calf injury suffered while playing for Santos on May 17. Neymar underwent further medical tests on Monday before resuming outdoor training at Brazil’s base camp in New Jersey. The 34-year-old forward, appearing at his fourth World Cup, remains unlikely to feature when Brazil…
ALULA — The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for AlUla has approved the design of AlUla Manara, an integrated project that includes an advanced astronomical observatory. In addition, the manara (“lighthouse”) will house a primary telescope with a diameter of four meters, along with two additional telescopes, each measuring two meters in diameter, placing it among the largest observatories in the world. It will also include a visitor and world-class research center, telescopes, observation platforms, exhibitions, and interactive experiences. The project — aimed at strengthening the Kingdom’s position within the global scientific community and establishing it as a…
Kamel Al Tawil. Equinix’s Kamel Al Tawil discusses the cooling, power, and sustainability challenges shaping the future of AI-ready digital infrastructure in the UAE and wider region. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the data centre landscape, driving unprecedented demand for high-performance computing infrastructure capable of supporting GPU-intensive workloads. Across the UAE and the wider Middle East, organisations are investing heavily in AI-ready digital infrastructure to power everything from generative AI applications to advanced analytics and autonomous systems. However, this surge in compute capacity is creating new challenges around power consumption, heat management, sustainability, and operational resilience. Traditional data centre…