Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) helped save the lives of 12 patients, including four children, after coordinating five organ retrieval procedures from brain-dead donors, four of which were completed within just 48 hours. The life-saving operations were carried out in cooperation with medical institutions inside and outside Saudi Arabia, providing transplants for patients suffering from end-stage organ failure. The procedures included two heart transplants, one of them for a child, two liver transplants, including one for a child with liver failure, two lung transplants, and six kidney transplants that ended the suffering of two children and…
RIYADH — Traffic authorities across Saudi Arabia have recorded 2,135 vehicles illegally parked in spaces designated for people with disabilities. Traffic departments urged motorists to respect designated parking spaces and comply with traffic regulations, stressing that these spaces are specifically provided to meet the daily needs of people with disabilities. Authorities emphasized that the unauthorized use of designated spaces prevents eligible individuals from accessing facilities and services and constitutes a traffic violation subject to penalties. If the driver of an offending vehicle cannot be located, the vehicle may be impounded. The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has previously established requirements…
MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a digital service allowing visitors to monitor crowd levels in the Mataf and Masa’a areas in real time. The service provides live crowd density indicators and instant updates, helping worshippers and pilgrims identify less crowded routes and perform Tawaf and Sa’i more smoothly. It also provides smart indicators designed to improve crowd management efficiency and enhance the quality of services offered to visitors at the Grand Mosque. The authority said the service can be accessed through a QR code,…
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) at the Jadidat Arar border crossing thwarted an attempt to smuggle 42.6 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed inside the fuel tank of an incoming vehicle. ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi stated that following the seizure, coordination with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control led to the arrest of the intended recipient within the Kingdom. He emphasized ZATCA’s commitment to tightening customs control and working with security partners to protect society from smuggling attempts. Al-Harbi urged the public to report smuggling activities via the secure number 1910, email 1910@zatca.gov.sa, or international number 009661910, noting that all…
Chris Drumgoole, President, Global Infrastructure Services, DXC. DXC Technology, a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, has announced that its DXC Private Cloud+ is now generally available. The solution delivers public cloud–like flexibility and pricing while maintaining full control over sensitive data and workloads. Powered by Dell Technologies infrastructure like servers, storage, and cyber resilience solutions and operated by DXC OASIS, DXC’s intelligent orchestration platform, Private Cloud+ helps organisations innovate more easily while still meeting strict requirements for data security, compliance, and sovereignty, at a time when enterprise cloud strategies are rapidly evolving. As governance, security, data sovereignty, and industry-specific requirements become…
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman sent a cable of condolences to Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin over the deaths caused by floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains across parts of the country. King Salman expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to the Bangladeshi president, the families of the victims and the people of Bangladesh, praying for mercy for those who died and patience and solace for their families. Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman also sent a cable of condolences to President Shahabuddin, expressing his profound sympathy to the families of the…
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia’s homeownership rate rose from 47% in 2016 to 66.24% by the end of 2025, moving closer to the Vision 2030 target of 70%, Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail said. Speaking during Saudi Arabia’s address at the UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on the Urban Agenda in New York, Al-Hogail said the Kingdom has established an advanced model for sustainable urban development, moving from planning and policymaking to implementation and measurable impact. He said Saudi Arabia had submitted its updated 2026 national report to UN-Habitat, documenting the urban transformation achieved in recent years and…
The Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF) concluded its participation in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2026) by delivering an oral statement before the high-level segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The statement was delivered by Secretary-General of the forum’s Eng. Faisal AlFadl, during a session held at the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The statement called on the international community to move from commitments to implementation based on measurement and verification, and to adopt resource demand management indicators that contribute to accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable…
Visa becomes Sav’s exclusive card network partner across the UAE, bringing flexibility, unique rewards and global acceptance to Sav’s card portfolio Dubai — Sav, the region’s rapidly growing consumer fintech platform, and Visa, a world leader in digital payments, have signed an exclusive five-year, multimillion-dollar strategic partnership that will see Visa become Sav’s exclusive card network across the UAE. The collaboration will accelerate product innovation, customer acquisition, and the expansion of Sav’s card ecosystem across both markets. As part of the agreement, Sav’s portfolio of cards will now be fully Visa-powered, ensuring seamless global acceptance and access for Sav users…
JERUSALEM — At least five Palestinians have been killed in attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip as Israel continues to violate an October “ceasefire” on a near-daily basis. Palestinian health officials reported several aerial and artillery attacks across the enclave on Thursday, including an Israeli air strike near the northern neighbourhood of Tuffah in Gaza City that killed two people. One person was killed and several were injured when a tent encampment housing displaced Palestinians was bombed in western Gaza City. Elsewhere, a fourth person was killed by Israeli tank fire in eastern Gaza City while a fifth was killed…