The National Center for Meteorology has issued a weather warning for Madinah Region where moderate rainfall, strong winds, zero visibility, hail, floods, and thunderstorms are expected until 11 pm today. Residents are advised to exercise caution in open areas and on highways. Source: Saudi Press Agency
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
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…
Sanaa:The Oman International Mental Health Conference 2026 has commenced, featuring a diverse group of specialists and experts in psychiatry, mental health, and related fields. The event is organized under the patronage of Dr. Said Harib Al Lamki, Und…
Manama:The Sultanate of Oman participated in the 12th meeting of the Committee of GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Social Development, which was held in Manama, Bahrain. The Omani delegation was led by Dr. Laila bint Ahmed Al Najjar, the Minister o…
