Author: Editorial Team
Despite the harmful effects of smoking being well-known, many smokers are unable to quit. However, a new research is showing that data on personal wearables that indicate exactly how smoking is affecting the body could be a key factor in helping smokers quit. A landmark study by wearable brand Whoop published in JMIR mHealth and uHealth, analysed more than 12,000 new members over 72 weeks. It found that continuous health monitoring co-occurs with substantial, sustained reductions in tobacco use, and those reductions track with measurable improvements in cardiovascular and sleep health. The study found that the probability of daily tobacco use…
BOLOGNA — Police have clashed with demonstrators during a protest in Bologna after a Moroccan-born man died pleading for help while being forcibly restrained by two police officers in the northern city. Human rights campaigners and Italy’s opposition parties have demanded urgent answers over the death on Sunday of Abderrahim Fakir, 42, who had lived in Italy since he was five years old and ran a small removals and cleaning business. A video shared widely on Italian media shows Fakir, who reportedly had heart issues and asthma, repeatedly calling out “aiuto, aiuto, basta” (Help, help, that’s enough) as two officers…
Al-Jadah Health Center in Midi District, Hajjah Governorate, Yemen, provided medical services to 8,263 beneficiaries in June 2026 with support from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief). The emergency clinic received 3,310 cases, the internal medicine clinic served 2,152 beneficiaries, the pediatric clinic treated 1,308 children, the epidemic diseases clinic received 377 patients, the obstetrics and gynecology clinic served 1,046 beneficiaries, the maternity department handled 23 cases, the dialysis unit provided 30 sessions, and the neonatal unit served 17 beneficiaries. Supporting services included 1,983 laboratory tests, radiology services for 810 beneficiaries, pharmaceutical services for 7,089 patients, 35 medical referrals,…
RIYADH — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the Muslim World League (MWL) have strongly condemned recent allegations made by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, reaffirming their support for the Kingdom and stressing the need to safeguard international maritime navigation. GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi denounced the statements issued by the Houthi militia’s so-called military spokesman, describing them as baseless allegations aimed at distorting facts and evading responsibility for actions that have deepened the suffering of the Yemeni people and threatened regional security and stability. Al-Budaiwi said the accusations could not obscure Saudi Arabia’s longstanding efforts to…
BEIRUT — Lebanon has said its troops have begun deploying to a “pilot zone” in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month. A statement from the Lebanese army command said units had entered Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh in Nabatieh district on Tuesday morning. Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh is one of the three towns it is expected to take control of in the first phase of a “pilot zone” project that’s part of a larger framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel signed in Washington. Dozens of displaced residents had on Monday begun to return…
PARIS — Saudi Ambassador Faisal Al-Mujfel arrived in the French capital, Paris, on Tuesday to assume his duties as the Kingdom’s ambassador to France and non-resident ambassador to Monaco. He was received at Charles de Gaulle Airport by Didier Le Bret, chief of protocol at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, along with Chargé d’Affaires Majdi Mahram and members of the Saudi Embassy. Al-Mujfel expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the trust placed in him. He pledged to serve the Kingdom’s interests…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 384 food baskets to returnees from neighboring countries, displaced people, those in need, and orphans in Kabul Province, Afghanistan, benefiting 2,688 individuals. The aid is part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts through KSrelief to support the Afghan people and alleviate their suffering. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has released the first edition of its AI Bias Reference Guide, identifying more than 100 types of bias that could affect the accuracy and fairness of artificial intelligence systems. The guide defines different forms of AI bias, explains how they arise, examines their potential impact on society, and provides real-world examples and practical strategies to mitigate their effects. SDAIA said the rapid adoption of AI across critical sectors, including justice, healthcare and education, has heightened the need to address biases that may influence decision-making due to the complexity of AI…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior electronic platform, Absher, processed 48,854,788 digital transactions during June through its Absher Individuals and Absher Business platforms. The Absher Individuals platform accounted for 46,113,483 transactions, including 38,026,828 digital document viewing services through the platform’s Digital Documents Wallet, which is available to citizens, residents and visitors via the Absher app. The Absher Business platform processed 2,741,305 transactions during the month. The General Directorate of Public Security recorded 3,322,837 transactions, including 3,228,059 through the General Department of Traffic. The General Directorate of Passports completed 3,924,073 transactions, while the Ministry of Interior’s Civil Affairs Agency processed 684,964…
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent a congratulatory cable to Andy Burnham on his appointment as prime minister of the United Kingdom. The Crown Prince wished Burnham success in his new role and expressed his best wishes for continued progress and prosperity for the people of the United Kingdom. He also praised the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, affirming the Kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening and expanding cooperation across all fields. Source: Saudi Gazette