Government | Sunday 2 July, 2023 11:41 am

Dubai Customs empowers Japanese authorities in intercepting $310 million methamphetamine shipment

In its ongoing commitment to combat transnational organized crime, Dubai Customs assisted Japanese customs authorities in intercepting a significant quantity of illicit drugs. Up to 700 kilograms of "methamphetamine" powder, valued at approximately $310 million, were concealed within a cargo ship...

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Business & Money | Sunday 2 July, 2023 9:10 am

Techstars, Saudi National Bank and MCIT Announce Two Founder Catalyst Programs in Saudi Arabia

Techstars, the world’s most active pre-seed investor, the Saudi National Bank (SNB) and the Saudi Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), announced today the launch of two Techstars Founder Catalyst programs in Jeddah and Al Ahsa. The first edition of the programs...

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Government | Sunday 2 July, 2023 5:25 am

PIF ranks 7th globally, 1st in Middle East by GSR rating

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) ranked seventh globally and first in the Middle East among 100 sovereign wealth funds according to Global SWFs Governance, Sustainability and Resilience (GSR) rating.   The rating is a testament to the fund’s commitment to strong governance and...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:49 am

Kaspersky reveals details behind the spyware used in Operation Triangulation

 Kaspersky recently reported on a new mobile Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign that specifically targets iOS devices via iMessage. Following the six-month investigation, the company’s researchers have published an in-depth analysis of the exploitation chain and uncovered details of...

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Healthcare | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:28 am

Health Minister Announces Success of Hajj Health Plans and Absence of Any Outbreaks or Threats to Public Health

The Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, announced the success of the health plans for this year's Hajj season 1444 AH and the absence of any outbreaks or threats to public health.In a statement delivered from the Command and Control Center in Mina on Friday, June 30th, Al-Jalajel said: "With the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:15 am

Gold prices slide to 3-month low

Gold prices declined for the third straight session today, June 29, extending their lowest levels in more than three months as major central banks reiterated statements about monetary tightening to combat inflation.Gold spot prices fell 0.1% to $1,905.59 per ounce at 0749 GMT, while futures inched...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 1 July, 2023 1:03 am

QS World University Rankings 2024: AUS among top 25 percent of institutions globally and first in employer reputation in the UAE

American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) reputation of excellence continues to grow globally with AUS named among the top 25 percent of global institutions, moving up five spots in its global ranking, according to QS World University Rankings 2024. This year’s ranking system reviewed the...

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Healthcare | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:59 am

Bangladeshi pilgrim's life saved by a smartwatch and a phone app

A Saudi cardiology team at SEHA virtual hospital SVH successfully enabled a 55-year-old pilgrim from Bangladesh to perform the Hajj rituals, despite suffering a severe heart stroke. The pilgrim was suffering from severe pain in the chest area on June 20th and was transferred to King Abdullah...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:54 am

DGDA Organizes Eid Al-Adha Festivities to Engage and Delight Diriyah Residents

As part of its commitment to strengthening bonds with the local community, the Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) is organizing a series of festive events in mosques, parks, and gardens across the city of Diriyah to celebrate Eid Al-Adha. DGDA’s participation in the Eid Al-Adha...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 1 July, 2023 12:51 am

Global superstars Alan Walker, Metro Boomin, and Arab icon Mohamed Hamaki to headline concerts season at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes in July

Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s biggest gaming and esports festival, today unveiled another exciting batch of global superstars headlining incredible concerts at Boulevard Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia in July.  Global superstars Alan Walker, Metro Boomin and Egyptian singer and...

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