CAIRO — The Saudi Embassy in Cairo oversaw the medical evacuation of three critically ill Saudi citizens to the Kingdom. The airlifting was undertaken, in coordination with the Consulate General in Alexandria and in cooperation with the relevant Egyptian authorities, to complete their medical treatment. The Embassy explained that two patients were airlifted via Cairo International Airport and one via Alexandria Airport on a Ministry of Defense medical evacuation aircraft to the Kingdom so as to enable them continue receiving necessary medical treatment. Source: Saudi Gazette
Author: Editorial Team
MINA — The Ministry of Health called on Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing shaving tools with others during tahallul (exiting from Ihram) to preserve their safety and prevent the transmission of infection through personal items. The ministry stressed the importance of adhering to preventive guidelines during ritual performance, including carrying an umbrella, drinking water regularly, wearing a mask in crowded areas, and avoiding direct sun exposure during peak hours. Inspections of barbershops at holy sites The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Holy Makkah Mayoralty, has continued its operational and oversight plans at the holy sites on Eid…
The day on Thursday will be fair in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Low clouds appear over the eastern coast by morning. Light to moderate Southwesterly to Northwesterly winds will blow, with a speed of 10 – 20, reaching 30 kmph. Temperatures could be as high as 49ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 43ºC in Abu Dhabi and 40ºC in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. However, temperatures could be as low as 27ºC in Abu Dhabi and 28ºC in Dubai and 22ºC in internal…
MINA — Inspection teams from the Ministry of Commerce carried out field inspections and supply monitoring tours at the holy sites to ensure market readiness and the availability of goods needed to serve pilgrims during the Hajj days. The ministry reported an abundant availability of food products, supplies, and essential commodities, noting that more than 622 million essential items have been supplied since the beginning of Dhul Hijjah. These include bread, bottled water, dairy products, juices, soft drinks, and ice. Source: Saudi Gazette
MINA — The air medical evacuation department, operating under the General Directorate for Health Services at the Ministry of Defense, is participating in this year’s Hajj season with four fully equipped aircraft dedicated to delivering advanced emergency medical care to pilgrims. These aircraft operate in direct coordination with field hospitals, medical centers, and ambulance units deployed across the holy sites to ensure rapid response times and the timely delivery of critical medical care. The air medical evacuation fleet continues to carry out patient transfers both within and outside the Kingdom as part of the integrated healthcare system operated by the…
Sudheer Padiyar. SunTec Business Solutions outlines how the UAE’s 4-Corner eInvoicing model is set to streamline compliance, reduce operational inefficiencies, and support cross-border digital trade. The UAE’s move toward a structured eInvoicing ecosystem marks a significant step in the nation’s broader digital transformation agenda. Built around the 4-Corner model and aligned with international interoperability standards such as OpenPeppol, the framework is expected to modernise how businesses exchange invoice data, manage compliance, and conduct cross-border transactions. Organisations are now preparing for the July 1, 2026 pilot phase, which will require stronger alignment between finance, tax, and technology functions. Sudheer Padiyar, Regional…
MAKKAH — Pilgrims performed on Wednesday Tawaf Al-Ifadah, one of the four pillars of Hajj, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah after standing at Arafat, spending the night in Muzdalifah and performing the stoning ritual of Jamrat Al-Aqaba. The Grand Mosque witnessed a large influx of pilgrims performing Tawaf Al-Ifadah under the direct supervision of the relevant sectors, which mobilized their human and technological resources to serve worshipers and facilitate their movement with ease and efficiency. Pilgrims will continue performing their rituals in Mina during the Days of Tashreeq, where they will stone the three Jamarat. They will then conclude…
He Tingbo. New semiconductor framework unveiled at IEEE ISCAS 2026 focuses on time-based scaling, LogicFolding architecture, and system-level optimisation to drive future AI and computing performance. Shanghai — Huawei has introduced a new semiconductor development framework called the Tau (τ) Scaling Law, positioning it as a potential successor to traditional geometric scaling approaches that have guided the chip industry for decades. The announcement was made on May 25 during the 2026 edition of the IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, where He Tingbo, Director, Chair of Huawei Scientist Committee, ITMT Director, and President of Huawei’s Semiconductor Business Department, delivered…
For many residents in the UAE, getting from point A to point B depends heavily on GPS-powered navigation apps. Whether commuting through Dubai’s busy highways or finding a new café in Abu Dhabi, motorists have become increasingly reliant on digital directions for daily travel. But when signals suddenly weaken, maps freeze, or locations appear inaccurate, drivers are often left confused, and in some cases, unsafe situations can arise on the roads. Traffic expert Mustafa Al Dah said people have become too dependent on a system that was never originally designed for everyday civilian use. Stay up to date with the…
MAKKAH — Worshipers performed Eid Al-Adha prayer across Saudi Arabia on Wednesday morning as Muslims all over the Kingdom started their celebrations on the first day of Eid Al-Adha. Several Hajj pilgrims joined hundreds of thousands of the faithful who thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah to perform Eid prayer in an atmosphere filled with spirituality and devotion. The prayer was led by Imam and Khateeb of the Grand Mosque Sheikh Bandar Balila. In his Eid sermon, Sheikh Balila urged believers to fear Allah, worship Him sincerely, and draw closer to Him through righteous deeds and by avoiding all that…