The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has granted marketing authorization for an AI-powered digital medical application capable of measuring heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure via smartphone cameras.With this approval, the SFDA becomes the first regulatory authority globally to grant marketing authorization for this application. The decision came after a comprehensive evaluation that reviewed technical documentation and clinical evidence to verify the application’s safety and performance.Utilizing Advanced TechnologyThe application employs remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) technology, utilizing advanced algorithms to analyze vital signs from a short facial video. To ensure accuracy, the application requires an initial blood pressure calibration using…
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Amazon has recently announced that they are now water positive in India. This news means the company now returns more water to communities than it uses across its direct operations, including corporate offices, data centres and fulfilment centres. The milestone arrives ahead of the company’s original 2027 target and marks a step towards its broader global water stewardship strategy. The achievement is noteworthy in a country facing acute water stress. India holds 18% of the world’s population but only 4% of its freshwater resources. The company’s approach rests on three pillars: reducing water use, reusing water through treatment and harvesting…
JEDDAH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has issued weather alerts for Monday, warning of thunderstorms, strong winds, and extreme heat across multiple regions of the Kingdom.The regions affected by the extreme weather alerts are Tabuk, Al-Baha, Eastern Province, and Hail.In Tabuk, the governorates of Tayma, Umluj, Al-Wajh, Duba, Haql, Al-Bad’, and NEOM Sharma are expected to experience reduced visibility and winds reaching speeds of 40–49 km/h until 6:00 p.m. In Al-Baha, active winds, reduced horizontal visibility, and thunderstorms are affecting the region.The NCM alert covers Al-Baha city and the governorates of Baljurashi, Al-Mandaq, Bani Hassan, Al-Qura, Al-Makhwah, Qilwah,…
BRUSSELS, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Maqsoud Kruse, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Countering Extremism and Terrorism, participated in high-level engagements at the European Parliament in Brussels.The discussions – attended by a number of Members of the European Parliament, their political advisers, and representatives of parliamentary committees – focused on countering extremism and terrorism, and their implications on societal security and stability.Kruse outlined the UAE’s vision for countering extremism and terrorism. He clarified that extremism is fundamentally an ideology, while terrorism is a behaviour that stems from that ideology, making intellectual, cultural, and social interventions an essential…
VIENNA, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of a high-level delegation led by Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General, took part in the 21st Meeting of Heads of Institution of the Arab Coordination Group (ACG), hosted by the OPEC Fund for International Development in Vienna, Austria.The meeting brought together members of the Arab Coordination Group, including the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), Qatar Fund for Development, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and Arab Gulf…
One of the clearest demonstrations of the UAE’s crisis management approach came when daily life continued uninterrupted despite rising regional tensions. Even as the situation escalated in late March, major public events went ahead as planned. The Dubai World Cup, held on March 27, proceeded without disruption, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, attending in person.For Major General Abdul Nasser Al Humidi, official spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defence, the significance of that moment said everything. “This is a testament to the absolute trust our leadership has in the defence…
It’s quite incredible that Egypt, a country that made its World Cup debut in 1934, finally won their first match on the big stage on Sunday, ending an agonising 92-year wait.Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion hereMo Salah, the greatest Arab player in the history of football, grabbed the spotlight with his 67th goal in Egypt’s 3-1 come-from-behind victory over New Zealand. Later, videos of the 34-year-old dancing with joy in the dressing room to celebrate the historic moment went viral. But amid the euphoria over the football-obsessed country’s first win in a World Cup, there was…
The Establishment said the product was not brought into the UAE through approved import channels.It warned that using counterfeit medical products can be dangerous because they do not meet approved safety and quality standards. This could lead to harmful reactions, unexpected side effects or other health complications.Healthcare providers, pharmacies and medical facilities have been urged to carefully check the authenticity of medical products before using or dispensing them.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The authority also instructed them to immediately stop using, distributing or selling any units carrying the batch number C7048C4.Patients who have…
Priyanka Chopra celebrated Nick Jonas on Father’s Day with a heartfelt social media tribute, sharing a candid moment of the singer-actor spending time with their child.Priyanka took to Instagram to post a photograph featuring Jonas and their child on a golf course.The picture shows Jonas, dressed in golf attire, walking alongside their daughter Malti Marie, who is seen wearing a pink hoodie and red shorts, capturing a quiet family moment outdoors.Alongside the image, Priyanka expressed her appreciation for Jonas’s role as a father with a warm message.She wrote, “The best day with the best dad. Happy Father’s Day @nickjonas”.The post…
Apple is reportedly preparing for one of the biggest product cycles in its history. While the company is expected to unveil several new devices this year, fresh reports suggest 2027 could be even more significant, with a wave of new iPhones, AI-powered wearables, smart home products and Macs on the horizon.According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, 2027 is shaping up to be Apple’s “biggest product year” yet. While Apple has not confirmed any of these plans, multiple rumours point to a packed launch calendar that could reshape several of the company’s key product categories.Stay up to date with the latest news.…