Developed by UNS Farms, the facility aims to boost local tomato supply and food security. Al Ain — The UAE continues to lead by example in strengthening its focus on local food production, in line with its long-term vision for food security and self-sufficiency. Supporting this national priority, a new high-tech tomato farm has been launched by UNS Vertical Farms in Al Ain, further reinforcing the country’s push towards sustainable, homegrown agriculture. Developed by UNS Vertical Farms, part of the UAE-based Speedex Group, the newly opened 10,000-square-metre facility is designed to produce approximately 150,000 kilograms of fresh tomatoes annually, contributing…
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In the UAE, some residents as young as in their 40s are being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. However, doctors point out that it is not necessarily because more people are falling ill, but instead because awareness has improved and healthcare facilities have expanded. Patients are being identified earlier, and even younger individuals are getting answers faster. “Diagnoses of Parkinson’s disease are rising due to better awareness, access to specialists, availability of advanced healthcare facilities and longer life expectancy,” said Dr Jaffar Vali Sayyed, Specialist Neurology at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais. Globally, about 1-2 per cent of people over 65 are…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has mourned the death of an industrial security worker who was killed while on duty during recent attacks targeting energy facilities in the Kingdom. The Ministry of Energy confirmed the death of Jarrah Mohammed Al-Shalan Al-Khalidi, describing him as a “martyr of duty” who lost his life while protecting one of the Kingdom’s vital energy sites. “With deep sorrow and grief, the Ministry of Energy mourns the nation’s son and martyr of duty,” the ministry said in a statement, praying for mercy upon the deceased and strength for his family. The incident comes amid a wave…
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 80 shelter kits and 80 tents yesterday in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, benefiting 480 individuals, as part of the 2026 emergency shelter project in the Republic of Yemen. This initiative falls within the framework of the relief and humanitarian efforts carried out by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief, aimed at alleviating the suffering of affected and vulnerable countries and peoples worldwide. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall across the Riyadh region starting Saturday and continuing through Sunday. The expected rainfall will affect Riyadh city and several governorates, including Al-Dilam, Al-Muzahimiyah, Dhurma, Al-Qiddiya, Diriyah, Hotat Bani Tamim, Al-Hariq, Al-Kharj, and Marat. The Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution, follow safety instructions, and avoid risky areas during the weather conditions. Source: Saudi Gazette
Sandeep Singh, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Storage at NetApp. Designed to enable organisations to accelerate and de-risk their cloud platform modernisation. Dubai — Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, and NetApp, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced a collaboration to integrate NetApp Intelligent Data Infrastructure built on NetApp enterprise storage systems with the Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) solution with the Nutanix AHV hypervisor later this year. Together, Nutanix and NetApp plan to offer customers greater choice to optimise their virtualisation and data strategies across on-premises, cloud, and containerised environments. The new integration is…
ISLAMABAD — Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday in Islamabad to discuss issues of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral cooperation. The meeting was attended by Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, as well as Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. During the meeting, Sharif conveyed his greetings to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, expressing appreciation for the Kingdom’s continued support to Pakistan. He commended Saudi Arabia’s longstanding economic and financial assistance, which he said…
Samir Akel, Regional Vice President, Nintex. Riyadh — Organisations across Saudi Arabia are accelerating AI adoption, but Nintex research shows many initiatives fail to deliver measurable value without strong automation foundations first. The findings, based on a survey of C-suite and senior managers directly involved in AI implementation across 100 Saudi companies with more than 250 employees, reveal that a significant majority recognise the importance of automation in preparing their operations for AI. In fact, 62% said that combining AI with automation has delivered the strongest business outcomes, whilst 86% believe automation is a necessary first step before successfully implementing…
The Zayla’i Maritime Museum in Farasan stands as a prominent cultural landmark, showcasing the deep-rooted connection between the local community and the Red Sea. Through a collection developed over two decades, the museum offers a documentary-style experience that blends marine biology with cultural heritage, featuring thousands of artifacts, preserved specimens, and artworks crafted from shells and coral. Beyond its scientific displays, the museum highlights Farasan’s historical maritime legacy and complements the region’s famous heritage events, such as the annual Hareed Festival. By documenting traditional fishing practices and natural phenomena, the museum reinforces the cultural identity of the islands and serves…
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, welcomes Martin Sion as Chief Executive Officer, effective on Monday. Martin Sion succeeds Henri Poupart-Lafarge, who, after a decade at the helm, has decided not to seek a further term as CEO. A decade of transformational leadership Under Henri Poupart-Lafarge’s leadership since 2016, Alstom achieved a strong leadership position in the global rail industry, marked by significant growth, a broadened product portfolio, and a reputation for strong partnerships worldwide. Henri’s tenure saw the company’s revenues rise from around €6 billion to €18.5 billion with a profitability among the highest in the industry.…