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Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sharakat to support the Sharakah Training Programme, helping prepare Saudi graduates for careers in the privatisation sector as part of the Bank’s corporate social responsibility initiatives. The collaboration aims to develop graduates’ professional and technical skills, strengthen their understanding of privatisation and its requirements, and explore practical training and employment opportunities. Through the partnership, SAB will support a specialised programme designed to bridge academic knowledge with the practical requirements of public-private partnership projects. Commenting on the MoU, Faten Abalkhail, Chief Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer at SAB, said:…
From an obsession with ‘clean food’ – to a simple and clear breakfast. The ‘Logika Moloka’ and Prostokvashino story: how the brand responds to the needs of consumers in the UAE and why the “Made in Russia” certificate helps make informed product choices Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 1:06 PM How the concern for health turned into anxiety Today we know more about our health than ever before. Smart watches monitor sleep and pulse, apps remind us about water and stretching – devices have become a familiar part of everyday life. In the UAE, this trend is especially noticeable: residents…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has recalled 2,888 Lucid Air vehicles over an electrical defect that could cause overheating and lighting failures and increase the risk of fire or an accident. The recall from the Ministry of Commerce covers Lucid Air vehicles from model years 2023 to 2026 due to a defect in the electrical circuitry of the exterior lighting system. According to the ministry, the defect could cause overheating and failure of the brake lights or headlights, increasing the risk of a fire or accident. Owners of affected vehicles are advised to check whether their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is…
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD is available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities. A smaller design, up to 2,000MB/s read speeds and password protection give the SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD practical appeal for mobile professionals, although connection requirements deserve close attention. Large photo libraries, video projects and presentation files quickly expose the limitations of everyday storage. SANDISK’s Extreme Portable SSD addresses those demands with a compact design and a higher advertised read speed, targeting professionals and creators who regularly move substantial amounts of data. The proposition is straightforward: carry more, spend less time transferring files and add some protection against the…
Every menu in Abu Dhabi will carry calorie counts by the first quarter of 2027. Restaurants have six months to comply, but the direction is fixed. The calorie count is the most visible part. But it is one detail inside a strategy that reaches every environment where Abu Dhabi residents eat, move and seek care. Dr Ahmed AlKhazraji, Executive Director of Healthy Living, is not asking residents to make better choices. He is building environments where the better choice is also the easier one. “The environments shape behaviours which shape health,” he said. “Nothing is banned. Don’t aim for perfection,…
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque provides an integrated guidance system throughout the Prophet’s Mosque and its facilities, comprising 274 directional signs and 106 electronic screens to facilitate access to locations and services and ease the movement of visitors and worshippers. The system uses a unified visual identity and color coding to make instructions easier to read and destinations easier to identify. The screens display entry instructions, guidance on behaviors to avoid inside the Prophet’s Mosque, and real-time information on gate status and available entrances. This enhances visitors’ awareness and…
American Hospital Dubai named inaugural alpha partner for RevOptix, HEI Global Health’s next-generation revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 11:38 AM American Hospital Dubai (“AHD”), one of the Middle East’s premier private healthcare providers and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, and HEI Global Health (“HEI”), a global healthcare technology and consulting company, today announced a strategic partnership to jointly build and implement RevOptix, HEI’s AI-powered revenue cycle and patient accounting intelligence platform, while establishing American Hospital Dubai as the inaugural alpha partner for the solution. Under the agreement, HEI will deploy…
UAE-based ElevateVia today announced the official launch of its platform designed to connect verified founders seeking capital with investors across borders. Built to address long-standing inefficiencies and trust gaps in early-stage fundraising, ElevateVia offers a structured, transparent alternative to traditional networks that often remain limited by geography, personal introductions, and opaque processes. The platform combines rigorous document-based verification, a proprietary Confidence Score, intelligent matchmaking, and secure Virtual Data Rooms protected by mutual non-disclosure agreements. Every founder profile undergoes document checks before going live, ensuring that listed opportunities are grounded in verified supporting information and records. The Confidence Score further helps…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has supplied drinking water to displaced persons, affected communities, and host communities in Al-Mudhaffar district, Taiz Governorate, Yemen. The assistance benefited 4,000 individuals from 571 families as part of an emergency response project to provide drinking water to displaced persons in the governorate. These efforts are part of the humanitarian assistance Saudi Arabia provides through KSrelief to ensure access to safe drinking water, strengthen community resilience, and create conditions conducive to recovery in Yemen. Source: Riyadh Daily
New continuous medication therapy aims to provide more consistent symptom control for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease Published: Mon 26 Oct 2026, 9:15 AM NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah has introduced VYALEV®, an advanced treatment option for people living with Parkinson’s disease, marking an important step in expanding specialised neurological care in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. The treatment was recently provided to a 58-year-old patient under the care of Dr Ahmed Ebied, consultant neurologist at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, helping address symptoms that had become difficult to manage despite multiple medications. Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the brain…