For months after undergoing knee replacement surgery, Abu Dhabi resident Michelle Posney kept returning to doctors with unexplained pain spreading across her body. Scans were normal. Blood tests showed nothing alarming. Yet the 57-year-old former teacher says she was battling crushing fatigue, migraines, stiffness and what felt like her “body being on fire”. “When I finally got diagnosed, I cried,” she said. “Not because of the diagnosis — because I finally had answers.” Specialists at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City say such experiences are common among fibromyalgia patients, many of whom spend months — and sometimes years — moving between different…
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LONDON — Two passenger trains collided in Britain on Friday evening, killing the train driver and injuring dozens of others, according to the authorities. The collision took place about 5:15 p.m. local time near the town of Bedford, in south-central England, officials said, prompting a major emergency response from the police and health workers, according to the transport police. East Midlands Railway (EMR) said its 16:40 service from Corby to London St Pancras crashed into the 15:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras service at Bedford South. “Tragically, this incident resulted in the fatality of an EMR driver and a number…
BEIRUT — Lebanese official media said fresh Israeli strikes on the country’s south on Saturday killed several people, less than 24 hours after a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was announced. At least 16 people were killed and 12 more wounded after Israeli warplanes, drones, and artillery targeted more than a dozen areas, many around the city of Nabatieh, on Saturday, the Lebanese civil defense has said. In a post on Facebook, the agency said its personnel had transported those wounded to hospital and evacuated 47 others to safe areas. Israel carried out a wave of fresh strikes on…
Al-Busr summer festival will begin Thursday at Prince Faisal bin Mishaal Park in Buraidah as part of Qassim Summer Season, offering entertainment, cultural, and social programs for all segments of society. The 60-day festival will feature more than 100 events and programs, including restaurant and cafe areas, booths for productive families, entrepreneurs, live entertainment, interactive programs, daily competitions, family seating areas, and children’s and youth zones. The festival will also provide more than 500 seasonal job opportunities for young people of both genders in organizational, operational, and service fields, while supporting productive families, small enterprises, and entrepreneurs, helping promote community…
The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, conducted a series of site visits to specialized medical and research centers in the United States. The visits aimed to leverage global expertise in the latest technologies and developments within advanced therapies and biotechnology. They took place on the sidelines of Dr. Aljadhey’s participation in the Drug Information Association (DIA) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The itinerary featured visits to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the cellular and gene therapy research facilities at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine. Dr. Aljadhey was briefed…
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His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to King Felipe VI of the Kingdom of Spain on the anniversary of his accession to the throne. HRH the Crown Prince wished King Felipe VI continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Spain steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
Across Northern Borders Region, historic stone houses stand as enduring reminders of desert communities’ ability to adapt to a harsh environment. Built using traditional methods and local materials, these structures preserve an important chapter of the region’s history and reflect the lifestyles and pastoral traditions associated with Bedouin society. The buildings serve as architectural landmarks that highlight the relationship between people and their natural surroundings. Constructed from materials readily available in the area, they reflect generations of accumulated knowledge in utilizing environmental resources to meet daily living needs and provide stability under varying climatic conditions. The stone houses are distinguished…
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev awarded the Dostlug (Friendship) Order to Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group President Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser in recognition of his contributions to strengthening cooperation between the IsDB Group and Azerbaijan. The Dostlug (Friendship) Order is one of Azerbaijan’s highest state honors. The award was announced during the IsDB Group Annual Meetings currently taking place in Baku. The recognition reflects the strong partnership between the IsDB Group and its member countries in supporting sustainable economic development. Source: Riyadh Daily
The CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), Dr. Hisham S. Aljadhey, conducted a series of site visits to specialized medical and research centers in the United States. The visits aimed to leverage global expertise in the latest technologies and developments within advanced therapies and biotechnology. They took place on the sidelines of Dr. Aljadhey’s participation in the Drug Information Association (DIA) Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The itinerary featured visits to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the cellular and gene therapy research facilities at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine. Dr. Aljadhey was briefed…