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The Lebanese judiciary on Wednesday approved the released of Fadl Shaker months after he surrendered himself to authorities, a judicial official told AFP. The entertainer, born to a Lebanese father and a Palestinian mother, turned…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Public Health Authority (Weqaya) has urged travelers heading abroad to follow health and preventive guidelines during the summer travel season, warning against complacency as global travel increases the risk of exposure to infectious diseases.The authority said it continues to monitor the global epidemiological situation in coordination with international health organizations, including…

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital in Jeddah has achieved a new medical milestone by successfully performing the first autologous stem cell transplant in Saudi Arabia’s private healthcare sector for a 55-year-old patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma.This achievement reflects the hospital’s continued advancement in specialized hematology and oncology care and reinforces its position as a leading provider…

RIYADH: The red fox, one of the most common carnivorous mammals in the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve, plays an important ecological role in Saudi Arabia. Regarded in Arab folklore as a symbol of intelligence and quick wit, the canine helps to regulate populations of rodents and other small species, supporting ecological balance and…

The King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority announced that a specialized research team has documented the first confirmed sighting of a red phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) within the reserve, marking one of the rarest bird records…

JEDDAH — A Saudi labor court has ordered an Arab barber to pay SR40,866 in compensation to his employer after ruling that he breached his employment contract by leaving his job without following the legal procedures for terminating the agreement, Okaz newspaper reported.According to the ruling, the compensation was calculated based on the remaining 621…

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…

The collaboration follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and forms part of Saudi Arabia’s broader efforts to enhance preventive healthcare and improve outcomes for people living with chronic diseases.

A partial collapse in a decommissioned gold mine in northern Sudan has killed 15 miners, a state company said on Monday. The miners had snuck into the shut-down Mohamed Tawfiq mine, in Wadi Halfa near…

ASIR — Authorities are investigating the cause of an amusement ride accident at a festival in Abha after emergency teams responded immediately to the incident and provided medical care to those injured.In a statement posted on X, the Asir governorate said the competent authorities began their response as soon as the incident was reported, handling…

Community Jameel Saudi Foundation announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Centre for Mental Health Promotion through the Jameel Arts & Health Lab to harness the power of the arts to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Formalising the partnership between the three…

Ministry says practitioner promoted injections contrary to approved product guidance Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has launched legal proceedings against a healthcare practitioner who promoted injectable exosome products on social media in violation of approved regulatory guidelines, suspending the practitioner’s licence as part of disciplinary measures. The ministry said the practitioner appeared in widely circulated…

On a beachfront in the coastal city of Tyre, war has finally abated just enough for children to play in the waves and families to gather under parasols as life slowly returns to southern Lebanon.…

JEDDAH — Saudi Border Guard coastal patrols arrested six Bangladeshi residents in Al-Laith governorate in the Makkah region for violating maritime safety regulations by fishing without permits and using prohibited equipment.The Border Guard said legal action was taken against the violators in coordination with the relevant authorities.It urged the public to comply with regulations aimed…

Serious violations posed risks to public health detected Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce has shut down 12 water bottling plants in Jeddah after inspectors uncovered serious violations that authorities said posed risks to public health. The ministry said the facilities were closed immediately following joint inspection campaigns carried out in coordination with eight government agencies.…

The Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh successfully diagnosed and treated a premature infant with a large occipital encephalocele measuring more than 10 centimeters in diameter, a rare and complex congenital malformation of the nervous system,…

WASHINGTON —The Saudi Embassy in the US warned citizens of an increase in fraud attempts by individuals impersonating embassy employees and requesting financial payments or personal financial information. In a statement issued on Thursday, the embassy alerted citizens and residents to the growing number of scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent the embassy. The…

Riyadh: A Sudanese woman and her four children were killed after a fire swept through their apartment in Riyadh, according to local media reports and community sources. The woman, who was in the ninth month of pregnancy, died alongside her two sons and two daughters after suffering from smoke inhalation in the blaze at their…

The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor who was seized by Israeli forces 18 months ago said his client has been abused in captivity and is in critical condition, according to the human rights group…

JEDDAH — Some of the brightest stars and astronomical phenomena are expected to illuminate the night sky throughout July, with highlights including Vega and Altair, according to the Jeddah Astronomical Society. Led by the orange-red star Arcturus and the Summer Triangle, July will feature some of the season's most prominent stars, offering spectacular views of…

ALULA — From carrying Arabs across blistering deserts to providing sustenance through milk and warmth through wool, and even contributing to the economic growth of an entire nation, camels have been an integral part of life on the Arabian Peninsula for centuries. It is therefore only fitting that Saudi Arabia honors one of the most…

A Saudi-backed initiative to strengthen Yemeni teachers’ digital skills has been launched as part of broader efforts to modernize education and equip educators to integrate technology into the classroom. The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program…

MAKKAH — On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal has led the annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba on Tuesday, Muharram 15. Upon his arrival at Islam’s holiest site, Prince Saud washed the interior of the Kaaba with Zamzam water mixed with…

Saudi Arabia has documented 1,293 underwater cultural heritage sites and assets along its Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coastlines and recovered more than 1,000 artefacts through a series of marine archaeological expeditions. The findings were unveiled by the Heritage Commission during Saudi Arabia’s participation in the 17th meeting of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Body…

A well-preserved Byzantine-era residential city in the western desert is one of two major archaeological finds announced by Egypt on Saturday. The recent discoveries at the Dakhla Oasis and at the Marina el-Alamein archaeological site,…

MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque continues to enhance its operational systems and services for the Holy Kaaba by providing specialized tools for the Kaaba washing ceremony. **media[2730354]** These tools were designed according to the highest standards of quality and precision, reflecting…

The hospital met all required standards set by the Saudi Patient Safety Center, reflecting strong compliance with structured safety protocols and system-wide quality controls across its clinical and operational departments.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of 10 suspects in seven separate cases involving possession of narcotics and psychotropic substances intended for trafficking and personal use. Among the confiscated items were 20,000…

RIYADH — Funeral prayer was offered for the martyrs of the Saudi Aramco helicopter crash at Al-Furqan Mosque in Dammam after Asr prayer on Monday. Those who attended the funeral prayer included Emir of the Eastern Province Prince Saud bin Naif, Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, and Deputy Emir of the Eastern Province…

BURAIDAH: The Blood Banks Friends Charity, otherwise known as Damy, launched World Blood Donor Day activities on Sunday at its centers in the Kingdom. The initiative aims to raise community awareness of blood donation and encourage regular donations to meet blood bank needs. Activities included blood donation campaigns, free medical checkups, and awareness booths. A…

Lugging suitcases across the border after packing up in Pakistan, Afghans are returning home with their worldly possessions but often lack one key item to restart their lives: an identity card. On the Afghan side…

MAKKAH — The annual ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba will be held on Tuesday, Muharram 15, corresponding to June 30. The interior wall of the Kaaba will be washed with holy Zamzam water mixed with rose water, prepared earlier by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.…

(MENAFN - IANS) Riyadh, June 13 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Saturday organised a blood donation camp in association with the Central Blood Bank, Riyadh. –Counsellor Shri Sharique ...

A cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed 120 people, with another 1,102 suspected cases since May in isolated war zones, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. More than three years of war between Sudan's army…

DAMMAM — Just 50 days before his wedding, Moath Al-Zahrani, one of the 14 Saudi Aramco employees who lost their lives in Sunday's helicopter crash near Ras Tanura, was preparing to begin a new chapter of his life.Wedding invitations had been sent to family and friends the night before the tragedy. The apartment where he…

Under the agreement, students and university staff will gain access to confidential digital psychological support sessions delivered through the Arab Therapy platform.

As much as a third of the world’s population could be infected with a parasite from cats that might lead to retina-damaging eye infection and permanent vision loss, a groundbreaking new study warns. Although the…

RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Commerce has cautioned the public against fraudulent websites and individuals falsely claiming to represent the ministry by exploiting search engine results and offering to receive consumer complaints. It emphasized that these websites and individuals are unauthorized and have no affiliation with the ministry. The ministry urged consumers to remain…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s environmental wealth extends across its coastlines, mountain ranges, and valleys, creating diverse ecosystems that support biodiversity, tourism, and sustainable development. Coinciding with World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) highlighted several regions across the Kingdom to showcase their preservation of natural resources while advancing national…

A motorized tricycle plunged into a canal in southern Egypt on Tuesday, killing nine children and injuring two others, local officials said. The tricycle fell into the water in the area of Abu Tig in…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Health has initiated legal and regulatory action against a healthcare practitioner who appeared in widely circulated social media content promoting the injection of an exosome product in violation of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority's approved usage guidelines.The ministry said the practitioner also made claims about the product's safety based…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Qatar's Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced the recall of Godiva Kunafah and Pistachio Milk Chocolate Bar, manufactured in Saudi Arabia, for not declaring eggs ...

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) signed on Monday a joint executive program to implement the rural women's economic empowerment project in Syria under the "Bathraa" initiative. In cooperation with 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…

(MENAFN - Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Civil Aviation and Tourism State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat on June 4 said allegations of baggage theft involving Hajj pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia ...

The first stage of the holy Kaaba washing ceremony began with the raising of the Kaaba's gate curtain, in preparation for the main stage: the washing of the Holy Kaaba itself, carried out according to…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), represented by the National Nutrition Committee, has officially released the "Saudi Food Composition Tables" book. The publication is a key output of the Saudi Food Composition Database initiative, a core component of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Saudi Vision 2030. The launch aligns with the…

LONDON — A British court has postponed final verdict in the murder case of Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qassim until Thursday. Earlier on Wednesday, the Crown Court in Cambridge decided to defer the sentencing hearing in the murder case until Thursday, June 4, following the conclusion of arguments and the presentation of submissions by both the…