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Saudi’s Yasmina Secures $2M to Scale Embedded Insurance Platform
Fintech News Middle East
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July 18, 2025
Yasmina, an embedded insurance platform based in Riyadh, has raised US$2 million in Seed funding. The round was led by Scene Holding, co-led by Access Bridge Ventures, with participation from Arzan VC and the Sanabil Investment Accelerator by 500...
Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Retrospective Review of the Microbiological Aspects and Factors Associated with Multi-Drug Resistance from a Saudi Tertiary Care Hospital
Dove Medical Press
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July 18, 2025
Introduction The term necrotizing fasciitis (NF) describes a subset of relatively rare and fulminant necrotizing skin and soft-tissue infections (NSSTIs) that are characterized by progressively spreading necrosis in the subcutaneous tissues,...
Anantara Hotels & Resorts partner with Technogym to launch exclusive wellness series
Australian Leisure
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Anantara Hotels & Resorts, the experiential luxury brand of Minor Hotels, has entered into an exclusive global partnership with leading fitness and wellness brand, Technogym, to deliver a new standard of in-room wellbeing for travellers worldwide....
First lady in Saudi Arabia on official visit
The Manila Times
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July 18, 2025
MALACAÑANG announced on Friday that the first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos is in Saudi Arabia, on a working visit. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Araneta-Marcos left on Thursday for...
What now for Saudi sides? Plus: Man Utd's new Mbeumo bid, England penalty drama and more
The New York Times
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July 18, 2025
The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox. Hello! As yet, foreign investors haven’t crossed the border into Saudi Arabian football, but that’s about to...
Dubai Healthcare City exit upgrade: Completion timeline revealed
Gulf Business
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July 18, 2025
Image credit: DubaiMedia Office/Website The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is finalising a major traffic enhancement project at the Dubai Healthcare City exit (Street 13), with completion targeted for July 20, 2025. The upgrade is part of...
The Importance of Choosing the Right Health Insurance
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- EmailWire) RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — (ARAB NEWSWIRE) — Choosing the right fit in a health insurance plan is one of the most crucial health and finance decisions that need to be taken by all individuals, families, and employers. It offers a...
Medication Adherence and Perceptions According to the Presence or Absence of a Migration Background in a Dialysis Unit (DIANA Qualitative Study)
Dove Medical Press
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July 18, 2025
Introduction According to the European Renal Association (ERA) report, in 2021, the incidence of kidney replacement therapy was 145 per million population; 56% of patients received haemodialysis, 5% received peritoneal dialysis, and 39% were...
New measures to boost the Saudi insurance market
Atlas Magazine
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The Saudi Arabian Consultative Council has submitted a set of proposals to the local insurance authority aimed at strengthening the sector in the Kingdom. The recommended measures include: Allowing insurers to directly handle the reporting of...
Indrawati, Saudi minister hold follow-up talks on Hajj services
Antara
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July 18, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati met with her Saudi Arabian counterpart, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, to follow up on an earlier discussion on Hajj and Umrah services between President Prabowo Subianto and Crown Prince Mohammed bin...
Saudi Arabia Shuts Illegal Cosmetics Facility, Suspends European Pharmaceutical Factory Over Safety Breaches
Gulf Insider
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July 17, 2025
In a sweeping enforcement campaign aimed at protecting consumer health, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has taken decisive action on two separate fronts — seizing 1.5 million non-compliant cosmetic products stored illegally in a...
Saudi Pavilion Launches Cultural Exchange Program at Expo 2025 Osaka
Asharq Al-Awsat
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The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has launched its cultural exchange program, designed to provide professional and personal development for staff from participating pavilions. This initiative aims to share Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage...
Stories, smiles, serbisyo: Liza Marcos excited to meet OFWs in Saudi Arabia
Politiko
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July 18, 2025
First Lady Liza Marcos is looking forward to spending quality time with the Filipino community in Saudi Arabia this weekend. The First Lady flew to Riyadh for a series of engagements, including bringing a caravan of Philippine government services...
Penny Pennington of investment advice firm Edward Jones: ‘We’re a wealth and wellbeing company’
Fortune
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Good morning. The U.S. economy has been surprisingly resilient while the tariff wars rage even though prices may go up as inventories dwindle, consumers are becoming more value conscious, and investors are by turns sanguine and skittish. (Witness...
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 17, 2025
ARY News
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July 17, 2025
KARACHI, July 17, 2025, 8:32 PM PKT – The Saudi Riyal (SAR) strengthened to Rs75.97 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, up from Rs75.90 on July 16 and notably higher than Rs75.82 on July 14 and last week’s closing rate of...
THE SHAME OF NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
This Day
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July 18, 2025
A nation that cannot care for its sick is a nation in decline, argues ABIODUN OLUWADARE “It fills me with pride that President Buhari chose London to come for his medical treatment,” the Mayor of London remarked on his arrival in Lagos on the day...
Caravan featuring 12 gov’t agencies to benefit OFWs in Riyadh
Inquirer
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July 18, 2025
MANILA, Philippines—Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will be able to avail the services of 12 different government agencies through a Serbisyo Caravan that will be held on July 18, Friday, the Department of Migrant Workers...
Gut health market to hit $270bn by 2034 as trend dominates F&B
Food Navigator
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July 17, 2025
Global digestive health products market valued at $116.92bn Searches for gut health, microbiome, and probiotics surge Drivers of growth include changing diets, rising healthcare costs, and increased disposable income Brands expanding beyond...
Piyush Goyal Holds Talks With Saudi Minister To Boost Trade And Investment Ties
ABP Live
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July 17, 2025
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that he held “a productive meeting” with Faisal bin Fadel Al-Ibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning. Discussed strengthening India-Saudi...
Former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri rushed to hospital after feeling unwell in high temperature pre-season training, Lazio release statement
Sportskeeda
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July 17, 2025
Ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was rushed to hospital for treatment after he fell ill during pre-season training with his Lazio side in Rome. The 66-year-old manager returned from a second sabbatical to take charge of the capital city club this...