Author: Editorial Team
The Cultural Front at Umm Al-Qura University is utilizing digital technologies to enrich the pilgrim experience with diverse educational and historical content. Available in multiple languages, the university launched a project that introduces visitors to the Kingdom’s Islamic, historical, and cultural sites through reliable information and interactive media. Part of the university’s efforts to harness technology for Hajj and Umrah services, the project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to enhance service quality. By providing accessible historical data, the platform fosters cross-cultural communication and showcases the Kingdom’s rich heritage. The project highlights the vital role of academic institutions in combining…
RIYADH — Saudi security forces arrested a total of 7,760 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in joint inspections, carried out in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between May 28 and June 3, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 4,060 violators of the Residency Law, 2,574 violators of the Border Security Law, and 1,126 violators of the Labor Law. The total number of people who were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom accounted for 1,184, of whom 28 percent were Yemeni nationals, 70…
RIYADH — Land, sea, and air Customs ports across Saudi Arabia recorded 686 seizures of contraband last week. The seizures included 82 narcotic substances, such as hashish, cocaine, heroin, crystal methamphetamine, Captagon pills, and other illicit drugs, in addition to 323 other prohibited items. Customs authorities also foiled attempts to smuggle 1,484 units of tobacco and tobacco-related products, as well as 22 cash-related violations and two cases involving weapons and associated equipment. The seizures were part of the ongoing efforts of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to strengthen security and safeguard society from all forms of prohibited substances.…
Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed Saturday, amid mounting concern over the swelling scale of the epidemic. In its daily update on the situation, the World Health Organization tallied 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak was declared three weeks ago. In neighbouring Uganda, meanwhile, it counted 19 confirmed cases, including two deaths. The total of 471 cases and 84 deaths, based on numbers reported by the DRC and Ugandan governments, marked a hike of 100 cases and…
Novo Nordisk today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) under the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion, recom-mending marketing authorisation of Wegovy® pill (once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg) to re-duce excess body weight and maintain long-term weight reduction. The positive opinion also includes SELECT data in the label, demonstrating that Wegovy® reduces the risk of major ad-verse cardiovascular events (MACE)*. Wegovy® pill is the first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist therapy recom-mended for approval by CHMP for weight management in the EU. The recommendation is based on the OASIS trial programme…
ROME — Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Saudi permanent representative to the United Nations, called for an immediate halt to the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Addressing the United Nations, he expressed deep concern over the continued suffering of civilians in the Gaza Strip. Alwasil reaffirmed his country’s unequivocal rejection of any displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, regardless of the justification. He stated that the Arab Group at the UN rejects what it described as hostile Israeli practices. Alwasil also condemned Tel Aviv’s targeting of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).…
ROME — The Saudi Embassy in Italy warned against tourism scams through social media platforms. The embassy urged Saudi citizens to deal only with official and accredited tourist companies. The embassy warned against dealing with unlicensed individuals or companies that promote their services to tourists and visitors through social media platforms. It called on citizens, who wish to visit Italy, to make all bookings for accommodation, transportation, and tours through official and accredited companies. The embassy also warned Saudi tourists and visitors against dealing with unlicensed individuals or companies that promote their services through social media platforms, in order to…
Novo Nordisk today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) under the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has adopted a positive opinion, recom-mending marketing authorisation of Wegovy® pill (once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg) to re-duce excess body weight and maintain long-term weight reduction. The positive opinion also includes SELECT data in the label, demonstrating that Wegovy® reduces the risk of major ad-verse cardiovascular events (MACE)*. Wegovy® pill is the first oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist therapy recom-mended for approval by CHMP for weight management in the EU. The recommendation is based on the OASIS trial programme…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attack on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) position in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of one soldier and injuries to others. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Saudi Arabia’s complete rejection of attacks on UNIFIL forces and called for all perpetrators of attacks against peacekeeping, relief, and humanitarian personnel to be held accountable. The Kingdom offered its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased soldier and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. A mortar fire early Thursday on the UNIFIL position near Marjayoun…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation and denunciation of the malicious Iranian attacks and blatant violations of the sovereignty of Bahrain and Kuwait, saying that this constitutes a threat to regional and international security. Saudi Arabia warned that the continued Iranian attacks mean further escalation, pushing the region toward heightened tensions and undermining security and stability. In a statement, the ministry reaffirmed that these violations undermine international efforts aimed at restoring security and stability in the region. Saudi Arabia also renewed its solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait, and its full support for all measures…