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Khalifa Al Qama, Dr. Mohammed Salem AlMazrooei, Dr. Yousef Al-Assaf, Dr Tod Laursen, and Ebrahim Al Hajri. University students across the UAE are invited to develop intelligent robotics solutions for large-scale libraries.  Dubai — Dubai Future Labs, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, has opened registration for the fourth edition of the Emirates Robotics Competition, inviting university students across the UAE to design and develop intelligent robotic systems for large-scale libraries.  The competition is organised in partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, and American University of Sharjah. Applications will remain…

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RIYADH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation issued a new circular to all airlines operating at the Kingdom’s airports updating regulations governing the carriage of portable chargers (power banks) and electronic devices aboard aircraft. The authority said the updated measures align with international civil aviation safety standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization and are aimed at strengthening aviation safety and security. Under the new rules, passengers and cabin crew are prohibited from recharging portable power banks while onboard aircraft. The regulations also restrict the carriage of power banks to hand luggage inside the aircraft cabin and prohibit…

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ISLAMABAD — Iran and the United States are continuing mediated talks aimed at ending the conflict, with Iranian media reporting that both sides are exchanging messages and draft proposals to reach a deal. The diplomatic push comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were “some good signs” for a possible breakthrough. However, US President Donald Trump also warned Washington could take “very drastic” action if Iran refuses to give up its uranium stockpiles. Two days after presenting the Iranians ‌with the latest US message in the negotiations, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi held another round of…

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A disorder that affects 170 million women worldwide and is the leading cause of infertility known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is being renamed to improve diagnosis and care, researchers announced on Tuesday at a medical meeting. The new name, polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, was chosen by a global coalition of patients, clinicians, and medical organisations to better reflect the condition’s wide-ranging hormonal and metabolic impacts, according to a report in The Lancet published to coincide with a presentation at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague. The name polycystic ovary syndrome often lead women and their…

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Quba Mosque in Madinah witnesses a massive influx of pilgrims and visitors of various nationalities, who gather to pray at the historic site before proceeding to Makkah to perform their Hajj rituals. As the first mosque established in Islam following the Prophet’s Hijrah (migration), the site holds profound religious and historical significance, and is currently imbued with faith and spirituality, supported by intensive guidance and organizational efforts designed to enable visitors to perform their prayers with absolute ease and safety.  Relevant authorities are working around the clock to provide comprehensive services inside and around the mosque to facilitate pilgrim movement…

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Ramy Said Abdulghani, Head of Automotive at Teyseer Motors W.L.L., and Ravi Pincha, CEO of IntelliSoft, formalise the agreement during the signing ceremony in Doha, marking the start of Teyseer Motors’ digital transformation journey. Qatar’s leading automotive dealer partners with IntelliSoft and Indus Novateur to unify operations on a future-ready digital core built on SAP S/4HANA.Doha, Qatar – Teyseer Motors WLL, a growing automotive distributor and service provider in Qatar, has announced the adoption of autoX on SAP Cloud ERP Private to support its next phase of expansion and digital transformation. The implementation will be delivered by IntelliSoft in collaboration with Indus Novateur.  Teyseer Motors represents leading global…

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MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the implementation of a geographic coding project for columns inside the Grand Mosque aimed at improving navigation and helping worshippers and visitors move more easily within the mosque. The authority said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the spatial guidance system inside the Grand Mosque and improve the overall experience for pilgrims and Umrah performers. The project included the installation of geographic coding signs on columns across the ground floor of the mosque to support more accurate and efficient space…

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JEDDAH — Former Okaz Organization for press and publications General Manager Dr. Walid Jameel Qattan passed away on Friday at the age of 71 after a long illness, leaving behind a distinguished legacy in Saudi Arabia’s media and administrative sectors. Dr. Qattan was regarded as one of the key figures who played a major role in shaping and modernizing institutional work within Okaz Organization, particularly in the areas of administration, marketing, revenue development and financial sustainability during a transformative period for Saudi media institutions. Born in Jeddah in 1955, Qattan completed his early education in the city before earning a…

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Following the news around hantavirus and discussions on social media, doctors in the UAE are reassuring residents that the virus is not easily spread between people and behaves very differently from Covid-19. UAE authorities, including the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), have also said the country is fully prepared to deal with potential health threats while continuing to monitor the situation closely. Healthcare experts told Khaleej Times that while hantavirus infections can be serious, the virus remains rare and is mainly linked to contact with infected rodents and contaminated environments…

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Acting Director-General of Prisons Major General Dr. Fahd Al-Osaimi presented a working paper at the guidance during Hajj symposium organized by the General Administration of Guidance and Counseling at the Ministry of Interior, in the presence of Deputy Minister of Interior for Operations Affairs Mohammed bin Muhanna Al-Muhanna, at the Ministry of Interior Club in Makkah Region.  The paper addressed integrated efforts among security and service entities during Hajj and their contribution to enhancing the quality of services provided to pilgrims. Source: Riyadh Daily

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