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…
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Prominent technology companies in China including ByteDance, Tencent and Alibaba are reportedly racing to secure AI chips from Huawei due to demand driven by the release of DeepSeek’s latest V4 AI model. Sources told Reuters cloud computing companies and GPU rental services also approached Huawei to place new orders for its Ascend 950 chip series. The spike follows the release of DeepSeek V4, a model optimised specifically for Huawei’s chips that opens a window for the Chinese vendor to push its in-house semiconductors. Following the launch of DeepSeek V4, domestic cloud giants Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud immediately integrated the…
Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Abdulaziz Al-Saqr welcomed a Saudi athletics delegation on the sidelines of the Kingdom’s participation in the 21st Arab U20 Athletics Championships in Tunis. The delegation included President of the Saudi Arabian Athletics Federation Ali Al-Shaikhi, Managing Director of the federation Majed Basonbul, and members of the national team. During the meeting at the embassy headquarters, Ambassador Al-Saqr praised the team’s participation in the championship and commended the athletes’ notable efforts in regional and international competitions. Source: Riyadh Daily
From Thursday, April 23 to 30, one of the café’s soundproof work pods at Julith Coffee & Roastery is being transformed into a one-person library in collaboration with Bookends. The space measures just 128cm by 198cm, but packs in over 500 books across multiple genres and five languages. The idea is simple: step in, unplug, and read. Sessions are free, but must be booked in advance through the cafe website, with each slot capped at one hour to keep things calm and uninterrupted. Unlike a typical pop-up, this leans into what both brands already do: Julith offers quiet, focused spaces,…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Thursday phone calls from his Canadian and Kuwaiti counterparts. During the call, Prince Faisal and Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand reviewed bilateral relations between the two friendly countries. They discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts being made in this regard. During the phone conversation, the Saudi foreign minister and Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah discussed the latest developments in the region. The continuing bilateral coordination and consultations were also figured in their talks. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has finalized its comprehensive, integrated operational plan for the 2026 Hajj season. This readiness aligns with the directives of Saudi Arabia’s leadership to prioritize the health and well-being of pilgrims, leveraging all available resources to ensure a safe and seamless Hajj journey. These efforts underscore the Kingdom’s longstanding commitment to the service and care of the Two Holy Mosques and their visitors. The SFDA’s operational plan focuses on integrated monitoring and proactive pathways. Key pillars include strengthening supply chain oversight, enhancing the readiness of field teams, intensifying inspection visits of regulated…
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has been named Saudi Arabia and the Middle East’s Most Valuable Healthcare Brand for the fourth consecutive year, with its brand value surpassing USD 1.7 billion (SAR 6.3 billion), according to Brand Finance’s 2026 ranking of the Middle East’s top 150 most valuable brands. KFSH also ranked among Saudi Arabia’s top 10 most valuable brands in Brand Finance’s 2026 report of the Kingdom’s top 100 brands, maintaining its position for the third consecutive year, in an achievement that reflects the rising institutional value of specialized healthcare and its growing ability to secure…
JEDDAH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail bid farewell on Thursday to Eng. Saleh Al-Turki following the completion of his second term as Mayor of Jeddah, commending his eight-year tenure at the helm of the mayoralty. In a statement posted on his X account, accompanied by a photograph of himself with Al-Turki, Al-Hogail said: “Today we bid farewell to my brother Saleh Al-Turki, after a journey replete with achievements and contributions. For eight years, he led a developmental transformation at the Jeddah Mayoralty, delivering impactful initiatives and services that touched people’s lives, enhanced community well-being, and elevated the…
RIYADH —The Federation of Saudi Chambers has launched its new strategy for the period 2026–2030, marking a transformative step aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the private sector and improving the efficiency of the business ecosystem. This initiative reinforces the Federation’s role as a key partner in achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The strategy constitutes a comprehensive framework for advancing the Federation’s role as a national entity that empowers the private sector, unifies its voice, and maximizes its contribution to the national economy through an institutional model grounded in efficiency, sustainability, and integration. It is built upon three…
The European Commission (EC) recently ruled that Meta Platforms was in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA), the preliminary ruling claims the company failed to prevent children aged under 13-years from accessing Instagram and Facebook. The EC stated an investigation commenced in 2024 found Meta Platforms failed to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of children using its services. Meta Platforms now has the opportunity to respond to the EC’s ruling and take measures to remedy the breaches. If the concerns are not addressed, the EC could hit the company with a fine of as much as 6…