Author: Editorial Team
Alisha Moopen, MD and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Ali Abi Raad, MD InterSystems ME, India and South Africa. Dubai — Medcare Hospitals and Medical Centres, a part of Aster DM Healthcare Group, has emerged as the first healthcare provider in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region to adopt artificial intelligence (AI)-driven electronic health record (EHR) platform by US-based data technology provider, InterSystems. Alisha Moopen, MD and Group CEO, Aster DM Healthcare has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Ali Abi Raad, MD InterSystems ME, India and South Africa, to implement the first-of-its-kind IntelliCare by InterSystems across 31 facilities of Medcare network of six hospitals and 25 medical centres. Medcare’s adopted the AI-driven EHR system, while many healthcare organisations across the…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) seized 1,401,925 amphetamine pills concealed inside a machine used for crushing rocks in the Northern Borders Region. The security authorities arrested the transporter and the intended recipients of the shipment in the Northern Borders Region. Those arrested included three Saudi citizens and a Jordanian resident. The seizure was part of the Ministry of Interior’s efforts to combat narcotics and monitor smuggling and trafficking activities targeting the Kingdom’s security and youth. Security authorities urged the public to report any activities related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling the phone number 911…
Dubai’s theatre lovers can look forward to an intense courtroom drama as Baarah, a Hindi adaptation of Reginald Rose’s award-winning classic 12 Angry Men, takes the stage at The Junction, Alserkal Avenue, from June 26 to 28. Presented by H72 Productions and adapted and directed by Gautam Goenka, the production marks the first time the classic is being staged in Hindi at the venue. Performed in Hindi with English subtitles, the play aims to make the timeless story accessible to both Hindi-speaking audiences and theatre-goers from diverse backgrounds. The story follows 12 jurors tasked with deciding the fate of a…
KANSAS CITY — Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday while enjoying one of the most memorable World Cups of his remarkable career, with Argentina already through to the knockout stage and the captain standing alone as the tournament’s all-time leading scorer. Messi marked the occasion alongside his Argentina teammates at the team’s training base in Kansas City, Missouri, during his sixth World Cup appearance and his fifth birthday celebration at the tournament. The Argentina captain has been the driving force behind his team’s strong start, scoring all five of Argentina’s goals so far — including a hat trick…
MANAMA — Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states welcomed all efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions across the region. They underscored the importance of safeguarding security and stability while ensuring freedom of navigation along vital maritime routes. The US-Iran de-escalation agreement must guarantee Gulf security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the ministers emphasized. They made the remarks during a joint ministerial meeting between GCC foreign ministers and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Bahraini capital Manama on Thursday. Their discussions centered on the latest developments concerning the Iranian issue and the strategic…
MANAMA — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reviewed regional and international developments, most notably the US-Iran agreement and the progress made in negotiations between them. Their meeting was held on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States in Manama on Thursday. Topics such as importance of freedom of international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions, and the developments in Gaza and Lebanon were also figured in their talks. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Minister…
Shaffra, a Saudi-based enterprise AI company building autonomous AI workforce infrastructure for governments and large organisations, has launched Subconscious AI at The Shaffra Convergence in Riyadh. Introduced before senior government representatives, enterprise leaders, investors, and technology stakeholders, Subconscious AI marks a major step in Shaffra’s vision to move enterprise AI beyond chatbots and copilots toward intelligent AI workforces that can operate with memory, context, and governance inside real organisations. Subconscious AI has been developed as the cognitive intelligence layer within Shaffra’s Enterprise AI Workforce Platform. It enables autonomous AI teams to remember what matters, prioritise relevant knowledge, and reason with…
MANAMA — Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized their commitment to solidifying regional security and further bolstering strategic partnership between the two sides. Their discussions at the GCC-US Joint Ministerial Meeting, held in Manama on Thursday, focused on the latest developments regarding the Iranian issue and the strategic partnership between the two sides. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is among the GCC foreign ministers attending the meeting. Addressing the meeting, Rubio said the United States wanted to ensure the interests of its partners and allies in…
MIAMI GARDENS — Neymar made his long-awaited return to international football on Wednesday as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer came off the bench in a 3-0 victory over Scotland at the World Cup. The 34-year-old forward entered in the 76th minute at Hard Rock Stadium, marking his first appearance for Brazil since 2023 after recovering from a right calf injury that had sidelined him for the team’s opening two matches. Neymar’s return came as Brazil secured top spot in Group C and advanced to the knockout stage. “I’m very happy to be wearing the national team jersey again after three years,”…
RIYADH — More than 1.3 million productive pomegranate trees in Saudi Arabia produce over 39,700 tons annually, meeting growing consumer demand during the summer season. The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture said that pomegranates are among the Kingdom’s promising economic crops. As part of its “Sweet in Season” campaign, cultivation is concentrated in Asir, Makkah, Tabuk, Qassim, and Al-Baha, with varying production levels in other regions. The campaign aims to introduce consumers to the Kingdom’s diverse local fruits and their peak seasons throughout the year, promote national products, raise quality and safety standards, and improve the marketing of locally…