Abu Dhabi-based healthcare group PureHealth reported a 20 per cent increase in net profits to Dh1.2 billion in the first half of 2026, driven primarily by its Dh3.3 billion (€800 million) acquisition of Greek-based Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG). Group revenue increased 9 per cent to Dh14.9 billion, while EBITDA increased 24 per cent to Dh2.9 billion due to its growing contributions from higher-margin international operations, which accounted for 33 per cent of the group’s revenues. In its international care portfolio, revenue increased 56 per cent to Dh5.0 billion in this period, primarily due to the Dh3.3 billion (€800 million) consolidation…
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded a wide range of international achievements in July 2026, from topping global digital rankings and aviation performance tables to earning recognition in higher education, healthcare, sports, and sustainability. Together, the milestones illustrate the Kingdom’s expanding international presence across sectors that have become central to its long-term development strategy. Digital Transformation July saw Saudi Arabia strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading digital economies. The Kingdom ranked first globally in the ICT Development Index, placed among the G20’s top five countries for mobile internet speeds, retained its regional leadership in digital government services, secured…
SHARJAH, 2nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Cultural Chess Club concluded its “A Holiday Reimagined 2026” summer programme, organised by the Sharjah Sports Council in cooperation with several government and private entities. The four-week programme attracted 140 boys aged 7 to 12, offering a wide range of educational, cultural, sporting, and recreational activities. The programme was organised around four main themes: Family Week, Artificial Intelligence Week, Sharjah Week, and Sports Week, offering participants a comprehensive experience that combined learning, culture, sport, and entertainment. It also featured specialised workshops on future skills and artificial intelligence, aimed at developing participants’ abilities…
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss developments in the region and their regional and international implications. During the call, the Crown Prince stressed the importance of prioritizing dialogue to reduce tensions. He also emphasized the need to make every possible effort to achieve de-escalation, paving the way for diplomatic solutions that would deliver positive outcomes, preserve the region’s security and stability, and prevent the situation from escalating into a broader conflict with repercussions for regional and international security and stability. The two leaders also reviewed…
Hundreds of residents gathered at Dubai Frame on Saturday evening, August 1, as Spider-Man descended one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks in a live stunt celebrating International Spider-Man Day. Organised by VOX Cinemas, the event saw a professional stunt performer dressed as the Marvel superhero abseil from the top of the 150-metre-tall Dubai Frame, drawing cheers from families, moviegoers and fans who had gathered below. As Spider-Man made his way down the landmark, spectators watched from the Dubai Frame parking area, many filming the stunt on their phones before the performer greeted the crowd. Stay up to date with the…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia regained the top spot in the Esports World Cup 2026 Club Championship standings after 15-year-old Chilean player Jaime Bustos made history by winning the Street Fighter 6 title, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament’s history. Busots’ “Craime” victory gave Team Falcons its first tournament title of this year’s Esports World Cup and lifted the club to 1,000 points, putting it atop the Club Championship standings at the close of Saturday’s competitions. Craime defeated 30-year-old Japanese veteran Hibiki, the oldest competitor among the top eight, by a score of 5-2 in the grand final, and subsequently…
Matt Cooke, EMEA Cybersecurity Strategist at Proofpoint. Proofpoint, a leader in cybersecurity and compliance, recently unveiled the results of a study showing that more than one-third (36%) of the official sponsors, suppliers, partners and supporters associated with the FIFA World Cup 2026, which takes place from the 11 June to 19 July 2026, do not have the necessary email security measures in place to help protect themselves from domain impersonation. This may expose fans, customers, and partners to an increased risk of email fraud that impersonates trusted brands. Cybercriminals routinely seek to capitalise on major global sporting events by targeting…
KUMAMOTO —The number of people who died in Tuesday’s earthquake in southwestern Japan rose to 34, authorities said on Thursday, as tens of thousands survivors were left without power in searing heat. Rescuers are still working to find survivors after the powerful earthquake hit Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu island, causing widespread damage to houses and power lines. Several people died after part of a shopping center collapsed and an explosion ripped through the mall about an hour later. Emergency workers searched tirelessly for survivors at the wrecked shopping mall on Thursday. The Kumamoto disaster management office issued the new tally…
BUENOS AIRES, 2nd August, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea and Argentina have agreed to strengthen strategic bilateral cooperation in critical minerals by pursuing joint projects across the entire lithium value chain. A Memorandum of Understanding toward that end was signed on the sidelines of a bilateral summit between Korean President Lee Jae Myung and his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei in Buenos Aires. Under the MoU, the two countries will share information on their respective policies regarding critical minerals and related investment systems, while promoting bilateral corporate investment and pursuing joint projects across the entire lithium value chain, including…
RIYADH — The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) has forecast varying rainfall and above-normal temperatures across the Kingdom during August, September and October 2026, with rainfall expected to increase gradually and exceed seasonal averages in most regions by October. The NCM said August rainfall is expected to remain below average in Jazan and Al-Baha, as well as parts of Najran, Asir, Makkah, Madinah, Tabuk, Riyadh and the Eastern Province, while other regions are likely to receive near-average rainfall. In September, above-average rainfall is forecast for Tabuk, Madinah and Al-Baha, along with parts of Asir, Makkah, Qassim, Hail, Al-Jouf and the…