Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI — Iranian gunboats fired on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Tehran maintained its grip on the vital energy channel, while two of its own oil supertankers tested a US blockade. The UK Maritime Trade Operations, a naval liaison with the shipping industry, said on X that a cargo ship and a container ship came under fire in the waterway. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that its naval forces intercepted two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday over alleged violations. In a statement, the IRGC Navy said the vessels — identified…
Every spring, says Denise Smith, a physical therapist in Chicago, she sees an increase in patients with pain in the bottoms of their feet. They’ve spent the winter in heavily cushioned shoes or boots that don’t engage their foot’s muscles, and suddenly they’re wearing sandals and flip-flops, which do. The sudden change can overload the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toes. That stress can cause plantar fasciitis, which generally presents as a sharp pain in the sole or heel, often most noticeable with those first steps out of bed in…
Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received here today Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Tom Berendsen. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed areas of bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries and exchanged views on regional developments. The Dutch side reiterated its condemnation of Iran’s attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several countries in the region. They also discussed joint efforts to maintain the security and safety of international waterways. Source: Riyadh Daily
Huawei recently launched its latest foldable smartphone, the Pura X Max with a fresh wide-screen form factor. This move expanded the vendor’s premium portfolio as competition intensifies in China’s high-end handset segment. The Pura X Max features a horizontal design that opens from a 5.4-inch external display into a 7.7-inch flexible tablet-style inner screen, measuring 11.2mm thick when folded and reducing to 5.2mm when unfolded. The form factor shifts away from typical narrow book-style foldables to offer a broader viewing screen. In imaging, the device’s triple camera setup comprises a 50MP main sensor with variable aperture, a 50MP telephoto lens…
HONOR, a global AI device ecosystem company, unveiled the HONOR 600 Series including HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro, at an exclusive launch event held at Crowne Plaza RDC Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center, Riyadh, bringing together media, partners, influencers, and technology enthusiasts for an immersive first look at its latest innovation. The event highlighted the brand’s continued focus on AI-driven experiences and advanced imaging, with attendees introduced to the series’ standout features through live demonstrations and experience zones. The event experience was designed as an interactive journey, featuring dedicated zones that allowed attendees to explore the HONOR 600 Series…
RIYADH — The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) continues to deploy all its capabilities in preparation for the 2026 Hajj season with provision of more than 3.1 million seats and operation of over 12,000 flight services. This is part of the authority’s integrated efforts to ensure a smooth and safe travel experience for pilgrims from the moment they arrive in the Kingdom until their departure, in line with the highest international standards. The GACA affirmed its full readiness to enhance operational efficiency during the season by providing more than 3.1 million seats for inbound and outbound flights and operating…
UAE residents who may qualify for newly approved oral obesity pills such as Foundayo (orforglipron) and Wegovy — which are expected to enter the market soon — may face a question: will my insurance pay for it? Industry experts said that the answer is not clear yet. While Foundayo has been approved by the Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE), insurance experts said regulatory approval does not mean a medicine is added to insurance coverage. Decisions on whether the treatment will be covered and under what conditions, are expected to be assessed. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT…
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has invited Muhannad Kadi, Chief Marketing Officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH), to its 2026 Health & Wellness jury, marking what is believed to be a first for healthcare representation in the festival’s history. This also marks the first participation of a Saudi professional from the healthcare sector at Cannes Lions, reflecting the growing global presence of Saudi talent across creative and marketing industries. The Health & Wellness category recognizes work that demonstrates measurable impact on behavior, patient outcomes, and the overall experience of care, areas increasingly seen as…
Enterprises can now deploy SUSE Linux and cloud-native solutions directly on OCI, simplifying procurement and accelerating AI and hybrid cloud deployments. Dubai — SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions and an Oracle partner, today announced that the entire SUSE portfolio is available on Oracle Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The SUSE portfolio, available on Oracle Marketplace, provides enterprises with a streamlined way to access enterprise Linux and cloud native stacks. Its availability on OCI helps customers simplify procurement, accelerate deployment, and scale modern workloads, including AI, containerised applications, and hybrid cloud environments. “As multicloud adoption grows,…
RIYADH — The Saudi Arabia to Space mission has revealed significant changes in gene activity within cells when exposed to the space environment, providing deeper scientific insight into biological processes linked to certain diseases. As part of the Mission, advanced scientific experiments were conducted on living cells aboard the International Space Station to study the effects of the space environment on gene activity within cells and how these changes can be leveraged to better understand diseases and develop treatments. Khaled Abu Khabar Al-Qurashi Specifically, the experiment — led by Saudi scientist Khaled Abu Khabar Al-Qurashi and with participation of molecular…