LONDON — Twenty women had their breasts removed unnecessarily while being treated for cancer at an NHS trust in north-east England. They were among hundreds of patients who came to harm during treatment at the breast unit of the County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT). The admission comes in the wake of revelations about serious failures in the unit last year. The BBC reported last year that more than 200 patients were found to have suffered harm at the CDDFT. The broadcaster reported that the National Crime Agency was working with Durham police to investigate allegations by former patients…
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The next generation of robotic surgery has finally arrived, marking a new milestone in surgical innovation and excellence across the region Published: Fri 18 Sept 2026, 11:48 AM American Hospital Dubai, a leader in robotic surgery excellence in the UAE and the region, signed an agreement with Al Naghi Medical, a leading provider of medical devices in the UAE, to acquire the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system from Intuitive, the global leader in robotic surgical systems. This milestone acquisition reinforces American Hospital Dubai’s position at the forefront of surgical innovation and robotic-assisted care in the region. American Hospital Dubai…
Sujoy Banerjee, Regional Business Director, ManageEngine. ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management and security solutions, recently announced its participation at GISEC Global 2026, taking place from 16–18 September 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City. ManageEngine will showcase its comprehensive IT management portfolio, at booth H7, B155, with a focus on unified security platforms, endpoint security, and identity and access management (IAM), alongside the AI-driven security capabilities woven across its solutions. ManageEngine has recorded 20% year-on-year growth in both revenue and customer numbers across the MENA region. This highlights the…
Prince Turki bin Hathloul Park in Najran is a major recreational destination spanning 250,000 square meters. It features extensive green spaces, pedestrian walkways, and various recreational and service facilities designed to meet the needs of residents and visitors. The park includes 108,000 square meters of grass-covered areas and 2,400 trees and shrubs, providing a green environment for outdoor activities. Sidewalks and pedestrian paths cover 58,929 square meters and are illuminated by 357 decorative lighting poles. The park also features 11 family seating shelters, a children’s entertainment area with nine play structures, service facilities, and outdoor parking spaces. Najran Municipality Spokesperson…
STRASBOURG —Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has brushed aside a threat of US retaliation as he called for a “new alliance” with Europe, presenting closer ties with the bloc as a way to withstand mounting external pressures. Addressing the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Thursday, Carney took a veiled swipe at US President Donald Trump, insisting that his proposal to deepen ties with the European Union wasn’t aimed at creating a new geopolitical bloc “with better manners”. Carney’s comments come a day after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed that Canada become the bloc’s first “associate member”.…
LinkShadow has announced its participation at GISEC Global 2026, which will take place from 16 to 18 September 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. At the event, LinkShadow will showcase its innovative, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions designed to help organisations tackle modern-day cyberattacks. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore how LinkShadow enables security teams to gain deeper visibility, connect intelligence across their environments and respond to evolving threats with greater speed and accuracy. LinkShadow’s journey began with a clear focus on redefining visibility at the network level through its AI-driven Network Detection and Response (NDR), helping organisations…
The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) forecast rainfall exceeding seasonal averages across most regions of the Kingdom during October, with climate indicators suggesting precipitation could extend into November. NCM spokesperson Hussein Al-Qahtani stated that the outlook covers all 13 regions, with rainfall amounts varying by area. Al-Qahtani noted that detailed weather bulletins specifying timing and affected zones will be issued as dates approach, urging the public to follow official meteorological reports for updates. Source: Riyadh Daily
Hüseyin Fatih Akar, Security Product Manager at VMRay. VMRay, a developer of advanced malware analysis and threat detection solutions, together with its regional distribution partner Shifra, recently announced its participation at GISEC Global 2026. Taking place from September 16–18, 2026, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, the event serves as an open forum for VMRay to analyse the structural changes in modern cyber risk. The company encourages organisations to look beyond static compliance and instead build defences that adapt directly to the urgent, shifting realities of the threat landscape. “Defenders face an environment where evasive, novel and highly…
Musafir Holdings, the diversified regional travel group, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire FLYCT MEA Holdings, which operates the Cleartrip.ae and Flyin.com online travel platforms in the Middle East. Musafir Holdings currently holds a 25% stake in FLYCT and intends to acquire 75% from the founding management team, taking full ownership of the business, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The acquisition underscores Musafir’s long-term confidence in the regional travel market and its commitment to continuing to invest in the sector through all market conditions. The two businesses are a natural strategic fit. FLYCT brings leading consumer…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Defense announced the dates and locations of air shows to mark the National Day celebrations. The shows will begin in Jeddah and conclude in Al-Khobar. The Ministry of Defense will organize air shows in the skies of Jeddah, Riyadh, and Al-Khobar to celebrate Saudi National Day, which the Kingdom observes on September 23 every year. The shows in Jeddah will begin at 5:00 pm on Friday, Sept. 18 at the Roshan Waterfront in front of the Jeddah Hilton Hotel and will continue until Sunday. The air shows in Riyadh will begin at 4:00 pm on…