KUALA LUMPUR — Investigations are underway after three contractors were killed in an accident onboard a floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel operated by Malaysian state energy firm Petronas.Petronas or Petroliam Nasional Berhad, said in a statement on Monday that the fatal incident occurred at approximately 12.50 pm (04.50 GMT) on Sunday, during lifeboat maintenance work on the Sepat FSO, located offshore Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia.A fourth person was injured in the accident that took place when the the four contract personnel were carrying out lifeboat maintenance work.The three workers were pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, while the injured…
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The complex testicular surgery, known as varicocelectomy, was performed with the aid of rare technology at the American Hospital Dubai Science Park recently Published: Mon 25 May 2026, 3:19 PM American Hospital Dubai, the region’s leader in complex robotic surgical excellence, reached a new milestone at its affiliate hospital, the American Hospital Dubai Science Park, by performing a RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocelectomy, a complex testicular procedure. This procedure was performed by Dr Rozh Jalil, consultant urological surgeon and andrologist. Dr Jalil is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in performing RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocelectomy. The successful RoboticScope Microsurgical Varicocele procedure at American…
The Saudi Journalists Association organized a lecture and dialogue session with His Excellency Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, the Secretary General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars, under the title: “Saudi Moderation: From Jurisprudential Methodology to Global Leadership”. The event was attended by a number of muftis, scholars, heads of Hajj missions, Islamic news agencies, and prominent media, intellectual, and security leaders. During the session, His Excellency addressed the concept of moderation in Islam, clarifying its defining characteristics in a context where many claim to follow its path. He also highlighted the role…
Fadi Mantash, Account Manager, KSA, Cloudera, explores the steps Saudi Arabia’s digital leaders should take to ensure the country advances towards its next stage of digital maturity. Over the last few years, the full weight of enterprise innovation has been focused on boosting AI initiatives, ranging from generative tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to autonomous agents taking over critical workflows. Leaders in the Kingdom are highly optimistic about their technological trajectories. Almost all (95%) of IT executives in the region report feeling extremely or very confident in their enterprise data, according to our recent data readiness survey. This optimism…
For many parents in the UAE, Eid Al Adha was once defined by packed living rooms, endless family visits, trays of Arabic coffee, and long afternoons spent moving from one relative’s house to another. For Gen Z, the celebrations often still begin that way, but they rarely end there. Across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, many young residents now balance traditional Eid obligations with a more modern rhythm of celebrations, one that includes staycations, café meet-ups, coordinated outfits, beach drives, late-night outings, social media “Eid dumps,” and gatherings with close friends who have become chosen family. “We still do the family…
LOS ANGELES — California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergencyon Saturday in response to the looming disaster as fire crews raced to contain a toxic chemical leak at a manufacturing facility in Orange County.The proclamation directs the governor’s office of emergency services and other state agencies to provide additional support to responders. The governor’s office is also making state-owned properties available to shelter the 40,000 people ordered to evacuate from the area.“The safety of Orange County residents is the top priority,” Newsom said in a statement. “We are mobilizing every state resource available to support local responders and…
Global personal training company Ultimate Performance launched priority onboarding at its Dubai facilities to help residents rebuild momentum before summer. As Dubai residents look to regain routine ahead of the summer travel season, Ultimate Performance (U.P.) has launched an exclusive priority onboarding offer at its DIFC and Dubai Marina facilities. Following a period of regional disruption and uncertainty, U.P. says many professionals across Dubai are focused on rebuilding consistency and feeling mentally sharp before summer. With June expected to bring reduced outdoor activity due to extreme heat, and July and August marking travel months, many residents are looking for an…
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, represented by its branch in the Makkah Region and the Department of Mosques, Dawah and Guidance in Taif Governorate, distributed 194,680 copies of religious books and publications related to Hajj regulations in several languages, as part of an integrated system of Dawah and guidance services provided to pilgrims through Taif International Airport and the Miqat Qarn Al-Manazil in Al-Sayl Al-Kabeer and Miqat Wadi Muharram in Al-Hada, during the period from the 9th of Dhu Al-Qadah until the 6th of Dhu Al-Hijjah. The Ministry distributed 45,405 copies through Taif International Airport, while 149,275…
Dubai — Qashio, the UAE’s leading spend management platform, has partnered with NEXA AI Lab, the AI division of NEXA, one of MENA’s leading digital growth agencies, to help accelerate AI adoption across finance teams in the UAE through automation and AI-powered financial workflows. As part of the partnership, Qashio and NEXA AI Lab will work together to support businesses in adopting AI tools that improve spend visibility, streamline manual processes, and make finance operations more efficient. The partnership will also include a free AI audit to help finance teams identify where AI can deliver immediate operational value and support…
DUBAI — Iran on Sunday accused US Secretary of State Marco Rubio of “attempting” to “distort realities,” rejecting his remarks on global energy markets and Tehran’s nuclear program.In talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday, Rubio discussed the Middle East, maritime security and energy supplies.The US official’s visit to India comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and concerns over shipping lanes and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil shipments passes.Rubio said progress had been made in the past 48 hours on an outline that could help resolve…