The conjunction of the last-quarter moon with the Pleiades star cluster will occur in the sky over the Arab world at dawn tomorrow, according to the Jeddah Astronomy Society (JAS). Pleiades is also known as the Seven Sisters due to the brightness of seven stars in this cluster. JAS Director
The Central Pacific Hurricane Center had upgraded Hone to the status of a Category 1 Hurricane as it continued its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday. AP, according to an 11 pm advisory by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu, said Hone had top winds of 75 mph (120
In Al-Baha region, heavy rains have led to a significant increase in the vegetation cover, making it a lush green expanse. The rain is crucial as it serves as the primary source of irrigation, nurturing the growth of vegetation in the region. Al-Baha stands out as one of the Kingdom’s
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh said in a press release issued today that it has successfully performed a heart transplant on a two-and-a-half-year-old girl, following an eight-month wait for a donor. During this period, the hospital became her temporary home as doctors decided to implant
The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and the United Nations Development Programme Saudi Arabia, will hold a workshop on monitoring the dynamics of land productivity and trends
The National Company for Agricultural Services (AgriServ) has unveiled four investment opportunities for agricultural and livestock projects in Al-Baha region, in line with the Vision 2030 goal to bolster food and livestock security in the Kingdom. They entail managing the Qilwah Governorate livestock market, which spans 11,575,000 square meters, the
The Cardiac Center at King Fahd Hospital, part of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, issued a press statement yesterday informing that it had successfully performed 12 open-heart surgeries utilizing a surgical robot. Dr. Fahd Makhdom, a cardiac surgeon at the university hospital, stressed that this is a significant advancement in
The search and rescue teams of the Border Guards in the Yanbu sector of Madinah Region rescued two Bangladeshi nationals whose boat had sunk. They received first aid and were then transported to the hospital by concerned authorities. The General Directorate of Border Guards urges compliance with maritime safety guidelines,
Sohar:North Al Batinah The Department of Endowments and Religious Affairs in North Al Batinah Governorate organized a symposium titled “National identity in an era of challenges A sustainable developmental vision.”
According to Oman News Agency, the…
Masirah:An agreement has been signed to construct 46 residences for low-income families in the Wilayat of Masirah, as part of a project valued at approximately RO 2 million.
According to Oman News Agency, the South A’Sharqiyah Governorate and the Mi…
Hanoi:The Healthcare Management and Organization Committee held its second meeting of 2026, chaired by Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health. The meeting focused on advancing the health system and enhancing integration among its various component…
Tunis:The Sultanate of Oman, through its Royal Oman Police (ROP), actively took part in the 22nd Arab Conference of Heads of Traffic Agencies held in Tunisia.
According to Oman News Agency, the conference, organized by the General Secretariat of the…
Al Buraimi:The University of Al Buraimi hosted the 2026 National Conference on Ophthalmology and Ophthalmosurgery, organized by the Directorate General of Health Services in Al Buraimi Governorate and Al Buraimi Hospital in collaboration with the Mini…
