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Saudi Health Minister Attends GCC Meetings in Kuwait
Pro-Government
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel participated in the 11th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Health Ministers' Committee and the 88th Gulf Health Council meetings in Kuwait, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. AlJalajel stressed that...
Owner: Saudi Government
Details of Dubai Hospital Where Raila Odinga Was Spotted
As speculation about ODM party leader Raila Odinga continues, hawk-eyed Kenyans appear to have pinpointed the former Prime Minister's exact location in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On Sunday, the party secretariat clarified that although Raila...
Owner: Robert Ndungu
Deloitte, KAUST join forces to accelerate AI innovation in Saudi
Deloitte Middle East and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the role of artificial intelligence in the Kingdom and across the region. The agreement aims to create a...
Owner: Eswaramangalam Family
Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Germany on Unity Day
Pro-Government
Asharq Al-Awsat
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The Saudi leadership extended congratulations to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the occasion of Germany's Unity Day, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a...
Owner: Saudi Government
Saudi-Pakistan defense pact reshapes Gulf balance rattles India
India faces a diplomatic test after Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a defense pact, reshaping Gulf alliances and underscoring China’s expanding regional influence. India’s diplomatic balancing act in the Gulf faces renewed strain following the...
Owner: Non-transparent
Fitness leaders reveal the future of Saudi Arabia’s fitness and wellness economy at FIBO Arabia
Discussions during the panel focused on price promotions and discount-driven marketing, learnings from developed markets and attracting new target audiences, including women and seniors FIBO Arabia takes place until Friday, 3 October at the Riyadh...
Owner: MTZ Advertising Services (Non-transparent)
“It’s Disrespectful”: Brian Norman Sr. Rips Turki Alalshikh for Announcing Haney–Benavidez Card Months Before Devin Faces His Son in Riyadh
Trainer Brian Norman Sr. says he feels it’s “disrespectful” that Turki Alalshikh has already revealed that Devin Haney and David Benavidez will be sharing a card in February 2026. Turki’s February Plans Jump the Gun Turki isn’t even waiting to see...
Owner: Non-transparent
The real goal of ‘Make America Healthy Again’? Woo-woo treatments for the rich, shrinking healthcare for the poor
In Donald Trump’s second administration, the US’s health agenda has taken a new shape in the form of a populist movement known as Make America Healthy Again, or Maha. So far, its central figurehead, US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr (RFK Jr)...
Owner: The Scott Trust
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Nuclear Medicine Department in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Introduction Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The virus rapidly spread across the globe and was declared a...
Owner: Informa PLC
Brenntag experts providing solutions for key challenges of the Agricultural Industry in combination with supply chain innovation at Saudi Agriculture Exhibition in Riyadh
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, will take part in the Saudi Agriculture Exhibition from 20–23 October 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh International Convention Exhibition Center). The company’s...
Owner: Mathews Mathew
Network Pharmacology of Natural Polyphenols for Stroke: A Bioinformatic Approach to Drug Design
Sudakshina Dutta,1 Arunkumar Subramanian,1 Vinoth Kumarasamy,2 Tamilanban T,1,3 M Yasmin Begum,4 Mahendran Sekar,5 Vetriselvan Subramaniyan,6 Siew Hua Gan,5 Ling Shing Wong,7 Adel Al Fatease,4 Yuan Seng Wu,8 Amrita Muralikrishnan5 1Department of...
Owner: Informa PLC
How Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt made therapy cool
Gov't Propaganda
Gulf News
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A film that aged beautifully Revisiting it today, especially around World Mental Health Day, Dear Zindagi feels like that rare Hindi film with true repeat value. It’s gentle, wise, and quietly radical. Shah Rukh Khan plays Jehangir, a therapist...
Owner: Obaid Al Tayer
Saudi German Health strengthens relationship with Mayo Clinic, becoming largest group of Mayo Clinic Care Network members in the region
Newswise — RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and ROCHESTER, Minn.— Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare provider and pioneer in advancing medical excellence across the region, today announced a major expansion of its relationship with Mayo Clinic....
Owner: Roger Johnson (daughter Jessica is CEO)
NATIONAL Center names new head, pregnancy-related crimes, Girl Scouts, FBI
NOTE: This week’s column mentions abuse of children. The San Francisco LGBT Center has tapped well-known community figure Jen Valles as its new executive director, The San Francisco Chronicle noted. Valles will officially replace Rebecca Rolfe, an...
Roundup: Hundreds of trucks ready with massive aid for Gaza -- UN
Gov't Propaganda
Xinhua News Agency
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UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Israeli authorities have authorized hundreds of trucks to roll assistance into the Gaza Strip, a UN spokesman said Thursday. The United Nations has secured clearance from the Israeli authorities for 170,000...
Owner: Chinese Government
Saudi German Health Deepens Partnership with Mayo Clinic, Emerging as Largest Mayo Clinic Care Network Member in the Region
In a landmark advancement for healthcare connectivity and clinical excellence in the Middle East, Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading regional healthcare consortium, has significantly broadened its alliance with the esteemed Mayo Clinic. This...
Owner: Non-transparent
Saudi Arabia’s New Expropriation Law: Key Features and Implications
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new framework for expropriation. The new Law on Expropriation for Public Interest and Temporary Possession of Real Estate, issued by Royal Decree No. (M/56) dated 12/3/1447H (Sept. 4, 2025), and approved by Council of...
Owner: Jennifer & Lane Schaller
Saudi Arabia’s Spending Spree Meets Oil Price Reality
Saudi Arabia’s grand Vision 2030 ambitions may be colliding with a colder fiscal reality. Fitch Ratings warned Friday that Riyadh faces rising financial risks as oil prices soften and government spending balloons, threatening the kingdom’s plans...
Owner: James Stafford
Saudi Arabia Arrests 134 Government Employees In Major Anti-Corruption Sweep
Saudi authorities have arrested 134 government employees in September as part of a sweeping crackdown on corruption, officials said Wednesday. Some of those detained have been released on bail, according to the Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption...
Owner: Nicholas and Rebecca Cooksey
Omani publications shine at Riyadh Intl Book Fair
RIYADH: Omani books and manuscripts are captivating audiences at the Riyadh International Book Fair, which runs until October 11. The Sultanate of Oman’s participation reflects its deep-rooted cultural and intellectual heritage and underscores its...
Owner: Omani Government