Indonesian actor Revaldo undergoes medical exam in latest drug case
Actor Revaldo Fifaldi underwent a medical examination at the West Jakarta Metro Police on Wednesday after becoming ...
Source: ANTARA News English
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31 resultsGAAC expands reach, advances inclusion-focused initiatives
A global alliance founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), Autism Speaks, Unicef, and the Ministry of Social Development and Family, with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), to unite the world ...
Source: Gulf Times: Business
Talks on medical co-operation with Egypt’s ambassador to Uganda
As part of Egypt’s efforts to strengthen African health partnerships, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar met Egypt’s ambassador to Uganda, Sherif Mohamed Abdel Latif, at the ministry…
Source: Egyptian Gazette
PHCC Concludes Summer Program with Participation of 123 Students
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will conclude Wednesday the activities of the "Summer Care Activity," which PHCC organized for the first time with the participation of 123…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Tabuk Emir to meet half of establishment cost of private clinics for medical award winners
TABUK — Tabuk Emir Prince Fahd bin Sultan announced that his Scientific Excellence and Distinction Award will cover 50 percent of the establishment costs of private medical clinics for award winners in the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Wellness as new creative economy opportunity: Ministry
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar, said the growing public interest in health and well-being has created ...
Source: ANTARA News English
WCM-Q Welcomes 55 Medical Students, Including 22 Qataris, for New Academic Year
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) cohort of first-year medical students received their first white coats and stethoscopes at a ceremony celebrating the start of the medical…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Egypt’s Mobile Theater Brings Culture to Underserved Villages
In the village of Baghdad, on the outskirts of Alexandria, a flatbed truck pulled up beside a primary school on 3 August and unfolded into a stage. A puppet show followed, then workshops in beadwork and…
Source: Egyptian Streets
Hanan Balkhy says Saudi nomination for WHO chief builds on lifetime in global health
RIYADH — Dr. Hanan Balkhy has expressed her gratitude to Saudi Arabia following her nomination for Director-General of the World Health Organization for the 2027–2032 term, outlining a career spanning…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Agreements inked to enable investment in health sector
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health on Tuesday signed two memoranda of cooperation with the Development Bank and Sohar International, as part of the strategic direction to strengthen pa...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Kızılay expands health care support for Gaza patients in Egypt
Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) President Fatma Meriç Yılmaz visited Palestinian patients evacuated from the Gaza Strip and receiving treatment in Cairo, Egypt, and announced a new...
Source: Daily Sabah: Türkiye
Saudi Arabia, France sign MoU to enhance health cooperation
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim, on behalf of Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Ministry of Health, Families,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Safer school bags start with smarter packing
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged families to choose and pack school bags carefully, warning that excessive weight and poor carrying habits can contribute to pain and posture problems am...
Source: Gulf Times: Qatar
Saudi Arabia, France extend AlUla partnership to 2035
PARIS — Saudi Arabia and France have extended their strategic partnership for the development of AlUla until 2035.The extension was formalized through an agreement amending and extending the existing…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia, France push diplomacy on Iran and reject threats to Hormuz
PARIS — Saudi Arabia and France called for a negotiated solution on Iran to prevent further escalation and safeguard regional security, while condemning attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Qatari Diar Signs Cooperation Agreement with QOC to Advance Sports and Community Initiatives
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - Qatari Diar signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), aimed at strengthening joint collaboration on sports and community initiatives, in support of greater…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
Madinah drives SR200 billion development push, creating 125,000 jobs
MADINAH — The commercial sector accounts for approximately 80 percent of the total development projects currently being implemented in the Madinah region since 2025, with 206 of the 280 projects distributed…
Source: Saudi Gazette
2026 ARIIC Touch 250 scooter now in Malaysia, RM13,688
The ARIIC Touch 250 scooter has arrived in the Malaysian market, priced at RM13,688 excluding road tax, registration and insurance. The scooter is offered in three colour options – Matt Black, Urban Green…
Source: Paul Tan’s Automotive News
Border Guard thwarts smuggling of 301 kg of drugs, 40,100 tablets in Asir and Jazan
JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested five Ethiopian nationals in Asir and Jazan and thwarted the smuggling of a total of 301 kilograms of drugs and 40,100 tablets in separate operations. In Asir,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
HSE remains KNPC’s top priority, says CEO
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) CEO Wadha Al-Khatib affirmed that health, safety, and environment (HSE) are top priorities for the Company’s managemen...
Source: Arab Times Business
Investment Ministry: 1,730 investment opportunities across 15 sectors in 1H 2026
RIYADH — The total number of investment opportunities reported during the first half of this year reached approximately 1,730, spanning 15 sectors, according to a recent report published by the Ministry of…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Cash Violations, Counterfeit Goods: Two Salmiya Health Institutes Shut Down
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: Kuwait authorities have shut down two health institutes in Salmiya for violating regulations governing cash transactions and other licensing requirements.The e...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
FSA issues regulation on insurance loss assessment
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, AUGUST 23The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued the Regulation Governing Insurance Loss Assessment and Estimation Activities pursuant to Decisio...
Source: Oman Observer: Economy
Universities in Bahrain 2026: Fees, Programmes and How They Compare
Bahrain has more than a dozen licensed universities packed into one of the smallest countries in the Gulf, so school leavers have genuine choice without leaving home. The options run from a heavily…
Source: Gulf Insider: Bahrain
Royal Order transforms charity platform 'Ehsan' into independent non-profit foundation
RIYADH — A Royal Order has been issued to transform the National Platform for Charitable Work, “Ehsan,” into an independent, non-profit organization under the name Ehsan Foundation for Charitable Work. The…
Source: Saudi Gazette
AUC-led study explores turning e-waste into materials for next-generation sensors
An international study led by The American University in Cairo (AUC) has found that electronic, industrial and plastic waste could serve as a valuable source of high-performance materials for…
Source: Daily News Egypt
SFDA stresses need to provide students with a balanced breakfast
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has emphasized the importance of providing children with a balanced breakfast as schools across Saudi Arabia set to reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23, marking the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi humanitarian giving exceeds $145 billion, reaches 175 countries through 8,997 projects
RIYADH — On World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19, Saudi Arabia recalls a humanitarian journey that has continued since its establishment, transcending borders through contributions…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Border Guard seizes hashish, khat and 112,350 regulated tablets in Jazan, Asir
JAZAN/ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested four border security violators and seized 60 kilograms of khat, approximately 24 kilograms of hashish and 112,350 tablets in separate operations across Jazan and…
Source: Saudi Gazette
How a decade of reforms turned Saudi Arabia into a global competitiveness knowledge hub
RIYADH — Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia has developed a competitiveness model through wide-ranging economic and development reforms, leading to its selection by the World Bank Group as a global…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Dubai’s Next Healthcare Shortage May Not Be Doctors
Dubai has no shortage of healthcare ambition. The emirate wants to become one of the world’s leading centres for longevity, preventive medicine, biotechnology, and advanced healthcare. Government…
Source: Dubai Chronicle