Author: Editorial Team

A rare strain of Ebola has prompted the World Health Organization to declare a public health emergency of international concern. Most of the cases have occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with more than 100 suspected deaths and nearly 400 suspected infections as of Monday. Here is what we know about this strain of the Ebola virus, known as Bundibugyo. What is Bundibugyo Ebola? The current Ebola outbreak – so far limited to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda – is due to a rare strain of the virus known as Bundibugyo, named after Uganda’s Bundibugyo province…

The Historic Hajj Route is enriching the cultural and tourism experience in Historic Jeddah, offering visitors insights into key historical stations once passed upon arrival in the region and providing an integrated cultural experience designed to connect them with the human and civilizational values of the area.  The initiative is implemented under the Ministry of Culture, alongside the unified welcoming identity “Hayyakum Allah” launched by the Ministry of Media’s Hajj Media Operations Center.  The journey begins at Bab Al-Bunt, one of the gates of Jeddah’s historic wall, and continues to the Red Sea Museum, which showcases Jeddah’s heritage as a…

Honor plans to officially launch its Robot Phone in Q3 2026, as the company followed up the mobile device’s unveiling at MWC26 Barcelona with a showcase at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. After first teasing the device in Barcelona in March, Honor announced it is gearing up to rollout the smartphone later this year, although pricing and launch markets were not revealed. Honor said it showcased “the future of mobile imaging” at the Film Festival, serving as the official partner for a dedicated China Night at the event. It claims the innovative device garnered praise from world renowned filmmakers, actors…

MAKKAH — Rapid intervention of medical teams from the Makkah Health Cluster has been instrumental in saving the lives of four Hajj pilgrims after suffering from acute heart attacks. The pilgrims in their sixties and seventies were from Algeria, Malaysia, and Syria, and the fourth pilgrim was a doctor from Iraq. The swift response of the medical teams within the Saudi Model of Care’s Urgent Care track stabilized the three patients, who required immediate medical intervention, in record time, meeting international recommendations for emergency cardiac care.The integrated services across the Makkah Health Cluster facilitated the rapid transfer of the patients…

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Wednesday phone calls from Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal Shisir Khanal. During the call, Prince Faisal and Winston Peters reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. They discussed the latest regional developments and the related topics. During the phone conversation, Prince Faisal and Shisir Khanal discussed bilateral relations and ways to further develop them to serve mutual interests of the two countries. Source: Saudi Gazette

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said suspected Ebola deaths linked to the ongoing outbreak in Congo had risen to 139, with numbers expected to increase further as investigations continue. Amid growing concern, the UAE said authorities are prepared to handle any emerging Ebola-related health situations. Doctors reassured residents that the public risk remains ‘extremely low.’ Medical experts urged travellers to stay informed about symptoms and follow basic precautions. They stressed that Ebola does not spread through casual public contact such as travelling through airports, malls, or public transport. ‘Ebola does not spread through casual contact’ Doctors said one…

International Real Estate Partners (IREP), a global real estate and facilities management operating partner with offices in Saudi Arabia, today announced a planned leadership succession that will see Kamran Abbas appointed Chief Executive Officer. Kenneth McCrae, who has led the firm as Chief Executive Officer, will move into the role of Executive Chairman. The appointment follows a deliberate succession process and reflects IREP’s continued focus on leadership continuity, operational strength and long-term growth across its international platform. Mr. Abbas, who has served as Chief Financial Officer, brings a deep understanding of IREP’s business, clients, markets and growth strategy. In his…

Commander of the Special Forces for Environmental Security (SFES) Major General Saher bin Mohammed Al-Harbi inspected the Environmental Security Force participating in this year’s Hajj season (1447 AH) to serve pilgrims in the Holy Sites.  During the inspection tour, he reviewed field operations and the implementation of assigned duties carried out by the force in coordination with the Hajj security forces.  Al-Harbi stressed to personnel the importance of coordination with all agencies involved in managing pedestrian and vehicular movement within the Holy Sites to ensure the highest levels of safety and security for pilgrims.  He also emphasized the need to…

Verizon recently joined Anthropic’s Project Glasswing, a landmark initiative dedicated to securing critical infrastructure for the AI era. Anthropic went on to claim that this development marked the first telecommunications company to join the coalition. While Verizon claims to be first telecommunications company to use Mythos Preview, a representative for AT&T told Mobile World Live it is also participating in Project Glasswing. The AI startup introduced its Claude Mythos model on 7 April, under the auspices of its Project Glasswing, to a limited number of technology companies including Amazon Web Services, Apple, Nvidia and Google instead of making it publicly…

Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed a SR6.4 billion bilateral financing agreement with AlBawani, one of the companies in which the Public Investment Fund (PIF) ultimately holds a stake. AlBawani stands among the major integrated national entities whose operations span across the sectors of construction, technology, utilities management, and infrastructure. The agreement reflects SAB’s continued role in enabling strategic infrastructure and development initiatives across the Kingdom, while further strengthening the bank’s diversified corporate portfolio. The partnership underscores the shared commitment of SAB and AlBawani to advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision…