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RIYADH — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed six concessional development loan agreements worth more than $403 million with Syria on Thursday to support key sectors, including energy, water, health, housing, infrastructure and digital transformation. The agreements were signed in the presence of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, in implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince. SFD Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad and Syrian Minister of Finance Mohammed Yisr Barnieh signed the agreements, which aim to restore essential services, rehabilitate damaged…
In another significant international achievement reflecting the growing global recognition of Dallah Health hospitals, Newsweek magazine named Dallah Al Nakheel Hospital among the World’s Best Hospitals for Medical Tourism 2027. This prestigious recognition further underscores the hospital’s advanced clinical capabilities, highly qualified healthcare professionals, and unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, patient safety, and patient-centered care. The significance of this global ranking lies in its comprehensive, multidimensional evaluation methodology, which incorporates surveys of healthcare professionals, hospital reputation, the availability of specialized medical services, international accreditations, and considerations related to clinical outcomes and patient experience, among other criteria. Together,…
RIYADH — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest regional developments. They emphasized the urgent need to intensify and sustain diplomatic efforts to secure peaceful resolutions to the region’s crises, as well as to defuse escalating tensions, and enhance regional security and stability. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received Representative of the King of Bahrain for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Advisor Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Riyadh on Wednesday. Sheikh Nasser conveyed the greetings of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince. In turn, the Crown Prince asked Sheikh Nasser to convey the greetings of King Salman and his own greetings to the Bahraini king. During the meeting, they reviewed the historical relations between the two countries and…
The Red Sea, the regenerative luxury destination on Saudi Arabia’s west coast, has launched its winter offers, giving visitors savings of up to 40% on the Best Available Rate at a selection of its resorts, resort credit at others, and reduced rates on transfers and experiences, until 30 November 2026. The offers form part of Saudi Winter, the seasonal program launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority. The offers span the destination’s resorts on Shura Island, Ummahat Island and Sheybarah Island, as well as its desert and mountain resorts. Shebara, Desert Rock, Turtle Bay Hotel, InterContinental The Red Sea Resort, Six…
Sush Kajaria, EMEA Alliance Sales Director, Nutanix. Supermicro servers powered by Nutanix Agentic AI are designed for enterprises to fast-track deployments of AI infrastructure, secure critical on-premises GPU resources, reduce AI costs, and scale AI workloads with flexibility and control Nutanix, a hybrid cloud leader and AI platform company, and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), announced plans for a jointly engineered AI infrastructure solution powered by Nutanix Agentic AI designed to help enterprises take on runaway AI costs with a system for private inference. Built on the validated Supermicro systems powered by Nutanix Agentic AI, the solution will combine…
SOFIA — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met with President of Bulgaria Iliana Iotova in the capital Sofia on Wednesday. This is in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership. During the meeting, the interior minister conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, along with their wishes for continued progress and prosperity for Bulgaria and its people. He also congratulated Iotova on her victory in the presidential election. Prince Abdulaziz also met with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev. At the…
Acer’s Predator XB253Q U1 gaming monitor offers a 1,000 Hz refresh rate at Full HD resolution. Eight new Predator, Nitro and ProDesigner models combine ultrafast refresh rates, 5K resolution and advanced display technologies, with EMEA launches planned from late 2026 Acer has unveiled eight monitors across its Predator, Nitro and ProDesigner portfolios, led by the Predator XB253Q U1, a 24.5-inch Full HD gaming display with a refresh rate of up to 1,000 Hz. The new range targets competitive esports players, gaming enthusiasts and creative professionals, with models offering QD-OLED, Mini LED, 5K resolution and flexible refresh-rate modes. The Predator XB253Q…
JEDDAH — The Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah meeting reviewed the latest developments in early preparations for the Hajj 2027 and ongoing development projects designed to facilitate the pilgrims’ journey. Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired the meeting, which discussed the ongoing Umrah season and preparations for the Hajj 2027. The meeting was held in line with the directives of Advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Emir of Makkah and Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. During the meeting, the committee reviewed the efforts of relevant entities serving…
Healthcare specialists speaking at a recent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) awareness meeting in Jeddah have shared practical advice for parents of young infants on recognizing its symptoms and reducing exposure as the season gets underway. The meeting brought together Dr Ashraf Amir, Consultant in Family Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at the International Medical Center (IMC), and Dr Muawiyah Qasem, Consultant Pediatrician and Chairperson of the Children’s Health Centre at IMC, who discussed the symptoms parents should look out for, practical prevention measures and the role of immunization. RSV is a common respiratory virus, which often causes cold-like symptoms, but…