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A surgical team at King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center at King Saud University Medical City performed the world’s first cochlear implant procedure using autonomous navigation technology, marking a significant advancement in hearing restoration surgery. Consultant Otolaryngologist at King Saud University Medical City Dr. Farid Alzahrani explained that autonomous navigation is among the latest technologies supporting cochlear implant procedures. It enables surgeons to achieve a precise and consistent electrode insertion pathway, helping improve hearing outcomes. He noted that the procedure begins with the development of a detailed surgical plan based on medical imaging and the physiological responses expected during electrode insertion…
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received on Sunday a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron. During the call, they affirmed the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and supporting diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region. They also discussed areas of joint cooperation and a number of regional and international issues of common interest. The leaders reviewed regional and international developments. They discussed the latest developments regarding the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States of America and Iran, as well as the efforts to reach comprehensive solutions that achieve security…
A surgical team at King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center at King Saud University Medical City performed the world’s first cochlear implant procedure using autonomous navigation technology, marking a significant advancement in hearing restoration surgery. Consultant Otolaryngologist at King Saud University Medical City Dr. Farid Alzahrani explained that autonomous navigation is among the latest technologies supporting cochlear implant procedures. It enables surgeons to achieve a precise and consistent electrode insertion pathway, helping improve hearing outcomes. He noted that the procedure begins with the development of a detailed surgical plan based on medical imaging and the physiological responses expected during electrode insertion…
RIYADH — Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi General Authority of Foreign Trade Majid Al-Qasabi emphasized the importance of strengthening GCC integration through the strategic projects discussed by the meeting of the GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee. He said the projects are intended to address challenges affecting the smooth flow of supply chains. Al-Qasabi made the remarks while attending the 71st extraordinary meeting of the GCC Commercial Cooperation Committee, held virtually on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi and the ministers of commerce and industry from other GCC member…
JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia’s trade balance recorded a surplus of SR90.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026. This marks an increase of 60 percent on a quarterly basis, rising by more than SR33.9 billion compared to the fourth quarter of 2025, when the surplus amounted to SR56.5 billion. The trade surplus recorded an annual growth rate of 43.7 percent and an increase of more than SR 27 billion compared to the same period in 2025, when the surplus stood at approximately SR 63 billion. This was revealed in the data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) in…
Novo Nordisk today announced Wegovy® (semaglutide) tablets 25 mg have surpassed three million prescriptions in just over five months, establishing Wegovy® pill as one of the strongest US pharmaceutical launches by volume on record.¹ The three million milestone corresponds to one prescription filled roughly every five seconds, reflecting continued uptake since We-govy® pill became available in January 2026. Further underscoring its rapid adoption, We-govy® pill reached its initial one million prescription milestone just 12 weeks after reaching US pharmacies and online providers (week of 1/5/26 to week of 3/23/26), with an additional two million prescriptions accumulated in an even shorter…
Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences is proud to announce that its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program has been awarded the most prestigious 2026 ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in curriculum development, presented by the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE). The award is recognized as one of the highest international distinctions in the field of medical education. This achievement marks a historic first for an MBBS program in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It also positions Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences as only the seventh academic higher education institution worldwide to receive…
BERLIN — Record-breaking temperatures spread across central and eastern Europe on Saturday, shattering national June records, disrupting transport networks, straining hospitals, and prompting fresh warnings over the growing impact of climate change. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Denmark all recorded their hottest June temperatures on record as the heatwave that gripped western Europe earlier this week moved eastward. Denmark’s Meteorological Institute recorded a national record of 37°C in Ødum, north of Aarhus, marking the country’s hottest day since records began in 1874. Switzerland registered 38.8°C in the city of Basel, while the Czech Republic recorded a provisional high of 40.8°C…
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) launched the enhanced Regulatory Sandbox Service through its e-services portal, as part of its ongoing efforts to support the financial sector and innovators in developing advanced financial solutions. The enhanced service aims to improve applicant experience by offering fully integrated, automated processes, along with an advanced system for submitting and tracking applications. This enables a more streamlined and flexible onboarding process. SAMA emphasized that the launch reflects its continued commitment to strengthening a regulatory environment that fosters innovation in the financial sector, enabling companies and financial institutions to access the Regulatory Sandbox more efficiently, while…
CAIRO — The Saudi Shoura Council Speaker and President of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh chaired the coordination meeting of Arab Legislative Council and parliament speakers in Cairo on Sunday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Eighth Conference of the Arab Parliament and Speakers of Arab Councils and Parliaments, organized by the Arab Parliament, in cooperation with the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union. During the meeting, participants reviewed the items on the conference agenda and discussed ways to coordinate positions and visions on issues of common interest, aiming to strengthen joint Arab parliamentary action, unify efforts, and…