A surgical team at King Abdullah Ear Specialist Center at King Saud University Medical City performed the world’s first cochlear implant procedure using autonomous navigation technology, marking a significant advancement in hearing restoration surgery. Consultant Otolaryngologist at King Saud University Medical City Dr. Farid Alzahrani explained that autonomous navigation is among the latest technologies supporting cochlear implant procedures. It enables surgeons to achieve a precise and consistent electrode insertion pathway, helping improve hearing outcomes. He noted that the procedure begins with the development of a detailed surgical plan based on medical imaging and the physiological responses expected during electrode insertion into the…
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ABU DHABI, 28th June May, 2026 (WAM) — The fifth round of the third edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship (Gi division) concluded today at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, with competitions for the Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 divisions.The event brought together athletes from top clubs and academies across the UAE, leading to Baniyas Jiu-Jitsu Club finishing first in the overall standings, followed by Palms Sports – TEAM 777 in second place and Al Ain Jiu-Jitsu Club in third.The final day featured the youngest age groups in the championship, with athletes demonstrating the…
Equipped with thermal sensors, smart cameras and automated water dispensers, Dubai Customs’ new K9 vehicles are designed to help sniffer dogs as authorities ramp up efforts to combat drug smuggling.The new fleet of smart vehicles aims to improve anti-drug inspections, speed up field deployments and enhance the welfare of customs dogs.Dubai Customs launched a new fleet for its K9 Unit to coincide with the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and support the UAE’s national anti-drug campaign, launched this year by the National Anti-Narcotics Council under the slogan “Uniting to Eradicate the Scourge”.Stay up to date with the…
SHARJAH, 28th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) announced the completion of the development and update of its digital platform dedicated to providing services to government entities in the emirate.The step aims to enhance e-services and expedite transaction processing, in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for comprehensive digital transformation.Engineer Abdulrahim Al Zarouni, Director of Shared Services at SEWA, explained that this step is part of the authority’s strategic plan, which focuses on adopting the latest digital…
Africa has rewritten FIFA World Cup history after an unprecedented nine of its 10 teams from the continent secured places in the Round of 32 in the 2026 tournament, smashing the previous record of just two African teams reaching the knockout stage in a single edition.Historically, only six African countries have qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup, with several teams making multiple appearances. The record for the most African teams qualifying in the same tournament occurred in 2014, when both Algeria and Nigeria advanced to the knockout stage during the World Cup held in Brazil.After 17…
US jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the US economy’s strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding potential volatility to a stock market already on edge from swings in technology shares. Major US equity indexes next week are set to close out a solid first half of the year, with the benchmark S&P 500 up more than 7 per cent so far in 2026. But equities have had a rougher time in June. High-flying shares of semiconductor companies have seen huge moves this week as investors calibrate their optimism over AI-driven profits.A…
الرباط في 28 يونيو/وام/ أنهى منتخب الإمارات للشراع الحديث مشاركته في بطولة العالم للأوبتمست، التي استضافتها مدينة طنجة المغربية خلال الفترة من 20 إلى 27 يونيو الجاري بحصوله على المركز الـ33 عالمياً وهي النتيجة الأفضل في تاريخه.وسجل المنتخب إنجازاً غير مسبوق بتأهله إلى المجموعة الذهبية، التي ضمت أفضل 60 لاعباً من بين 293 لاعباً ولاعبة يمثلون 73 دولة، ليصبح المنتخب العربي الوحيد الذي يبلغ هذه المرحلة من البطولة.وأكد الشيخ أحمد بن حمدان بن محمد آل نهيان، رئيس اتحاد الإمارات للشراع والتجديف الحديث، أن ما تحقق يعكس ثمار العمل المتواصل والجهود المشتركة بين الاتحاد والأجهزة الفنية والإدارية واللاعبين وأولياء الأمور، مشيراً…
ROME, 28th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has been awarded the Marisa Bellisario Award, one of Italy’s highest distinctions recognising outstanding women leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement across diplomacy, government, business, science, innovation, culture, and humanitarian action.At the 38th edition of the Marisa Bellisario Award ceremony in Rome, Italy, the award was presented to Reem Al Hashimy by Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic. The award places Al Hashimy among an exceptional group of internationally influential leaders…
PORT LOUIS, 28th June May, 2026 (WAM) — Dharambeer Gokhool, President of the Republic of Mauritius, received Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam, Chief Advisor to the Muslim Council of Elders and Co-President of Religions for Peace, on the sidelines of the 2026 International Meeting of Religions for Peace, hosted by the Republic of Mauritius with wide participation from religious and intellectual leaders from around the world.During the meeting, Judge Mohamed Abdelsalam expressed the Council’s appreciation for Mauritius as a global model of coexistence among followers of different religions and cultures.The meeting highlighted the efforts of the Muslim Council of Elders in promoting…
ستوكهولم في 28 يونيو /وام/أحرزت ماجدالينا أردا لاعبة نادي أبوظبي لألعاب القوى ذهبية سباق 80 متراً لفئة الأشبال (بنات) بزمن قدره 9.93 ثانية ضمن منافسات البطولة الدولية المقامة حاليا في السويد.ونجحت لاعبة نادي أبوظبي في تحطيم الرقم القياسي للدولة في هذه الفئة “10.48” ثانية، والمسجل منذ عام 2020، بعد أداء مميز مساء أمس في السباق، بمشاركة نخبة اللاعبات.وأكد سعادة خالد راشد الزعابي، رئيس مجلس إدارة نادي أبوظبي لألعاب القوى، أن الإنجاز يجسد نجاح برامج إعداد المواهب بالنادي، ويرسخ العمل المتواصل للأجهزة الفنية والإدارية، لتطوير اللاعبين واللاعبات وتمكينهم من المنافسة على المستوى الدولي.وتوجه الزعابي بالشكر إلى دائرة التعليم والمعرفة – أبوظبي…