UAE residents may soon have access to a new weight-loss treatment that does not require injections; however, doctors have said that the recently approved oral obesity pill is not for everyone and will be prescribed under strict medical supervision. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) approved Foundayo (orforglipron), a once-daily oral medication for chronic weight management, making the UAE one of the first countries to register the treatment. The approval comes amid a global shift towards pill-based therapies, after the US Food and Drug Administration also approved an oral version of semaglutide, sold as Wegovy by Novo Nordisk. Stay up to…
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Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists against stopping on road shoulder, putting their and other lives at risk. They shared a video compiling footage of road violations, which also included cars using the road shoulder to overtake other vehicles. One clip in the video showed a car which had stopped on the road shoulder getting hit by a sedan from behind. Another clip showed a vehicle trying to overtake others using the road shoulder on the left side of the road. Sharing the video, Abu Dhabi Police wrote on X, “Stopping on the road shoulder puts your life and the…
RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has foiled an attempt to smuggle 154,108 amphetamine pills, commonly known as Captagon, through the Al Haditha Border Crossing. ZATCA official spokesperson Hammoud Al-Harbi said the pills were discovered hidden inside a shipment of tents arriving in the Kingdom through the border crossing. He said the seizure was made after the shipment underwent customs procedures and inspection using security technologies and K9 detection methods. Al-Harbi added that after completing the seizure process, coordination took place with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control to arrest the intended recipients of the shipment inside…
RIYADH — The Public Prosecution Council, chaired by Public Prosecutor and Chairman of the Council Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef, held its meeting on Thursday to discuss a number of regulatory and administrative matters aimed at improving the work environment and enhancing operational efficiency. The council approved the introduction of remote work as an officially recognized working model within the Public Prosecution, in a move designed to improve performance efficiency and provide a flexible workplace environment that supports productivity. It also approved new rules governing transfers, secondments, and deputation for Public Prosecution members as part of efforts to streamline administrative procedures, serve…
BT Group recently entered into a partnership with AI start-up Nscale to build up to 14 megawatts of sovereign AI data centre capacity in the UK using Nvidia’s full stack infrastructure, marking a strong indicator in the demand for domestic compute. Under the agreement, Nscale plans to build AI data centre capabilities across three existing BT sites, with the operator supplying connectivity and core infrastructure to ensure “secure, UK-controlled” AI services. Powered by Nvidia’s full-stack AI platform, BT explained the facilities will tackle requirements around data residency, security and compliance by enabling organisations to run AI workloads and scale capacity…
Burj Al Arab is finally taking a day off — well, 18 months off — for a large scale restoration. The city’s best‑known icon, which has doubled as a status symbol, afternoon‑tea backdrop and Instagram trophy since 1999, will be wrapped up and worked on while designers refresh its interiors and public spaces. For travellers who built an itinerary (and a budget) around that ‘seven‑star’ stay, the obvious question is: now what? The good news is that in a city like Dubai, there’s always plenty of choice. The Emirate has spent the last few years building a new generation of…
AL AIN, 24th April, 2026 (WAM) — Zayed for Good Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Silal Group to support the development of a sustainable agricultural ecosystem driven by innovation and strategic partnerships. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the UAE Agricultural Conference and Exhibition 2026 at ADNEC Al Ain, supporting efforts to enhance food security and strengthen community resilience. The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation in developing national talent in agricultural technology, engaging students in practical learning, and advancing innovative solutions through Silal’s Innovation Oasis to improve productivity and resource efficiency. The partnership…
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait Armed Forces said Friday that a drone attack launched from Iraq targeted northern border positions, causing material damage but no casualties. In a statement, the army said two explosive-laden drones struck land border posts early in the day in what it described as a hostile attack. The military said the drones were guided through fiber-optic cables and were launched from Iraqi territory. No injuries were reported, although the attack caused damage to facilities at the targeted sites. Iran-aligned factions are active in Iraq, with some groups previously announcing military operations in the region during the joint…
DAMASCUS — Syrian authorities said Friday they had arrested Amjad Youssef, the main suspect in the notorious Tadamon massacre, during a security operation in the countryside of Hama. In a statement, Ministry of Interior of Syria said internal security forces captured Youssef, identifying him as the primary perpetrator behind the mass killings in the Tadamon neighborhood of Damascus. The Tadamon case drew global attention after video footage surfaced documenting the killings during the Syrian war. On April 27, 2022, The Guardian published leaked footage showing members of Military Intelligence Branch 227 executing at least 41 people and burning their bodies.…
Google Cloud recently revealed a $750 million fund aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of agentic AI. The company went on to address its global consulting partners for aid in scaling deployments. The investment will be rolled out to support consulting giants including McKinsey & Company, Accenture, Capgemini and Deloitte. As part of the programme, Google’s AI lab DeepMind will provide select partners with early access to Gemini models, enabling testing and feedback ahead of wider release. Google engineers will also be available to consulting teams to tackle complex technical challenges. The initiative is designed to support AI prototyping, workforce training…