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Gene-based light therapy restores limited sight in small trial of inherited blindness
A small clinical trial has produced encouraging results for a form of inherited blindness, with several patients regaining the ability to detect objects and pinpoint where they are, according to a study published in the…
SportsSoaring ticket prices put UK's biggest sporting events under scrutiny
The cost of watching elite sport in the UK is under growing scrutiny after steep price rises were announced for several of the country's most prestigious events in 2027. In a BBC Sport website poll, 95% of respondents…
NewsUN rights chief calls for reparatory justice, says injustice of slavery lives on
The legacy of the enslavement of tens of millions of Africans continues to deny people of African descent opportunity and equality, the UN human rights chief said, calling on states to deliver reparatory justice. Volker…
NewsTrump Says Those Who Reject 'Superintelligence' Label Will Be Treated as 'Enemies'
US President Donald Trump has said that anyone who fails to adopt the term "superintelligence" in place of "artificial intelligence" will be treated as an "enemy", without explaining what consequences, if any, that…
Saudi federation source denies deal with Martinez to coach national team
A source within the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has denied reports that Spaniard Roberto Martinez has agreed to take charge of the national team. The former Belgium and Portugal coach had been linked with…
TechnologyNVIDIA pledges $1 billion to boost US scientific research over five years
NVIDIA has committed $1 billion over the next five years to expand America's capacity for super intelligence research and development in fields it describes as critical to US leadership, including quantum computing,…
EconomySpaceX spectrum deal paves way into US mobile market, rattling carriers
Elon Musk's SpaceX has laid the groundwork for a move into the US mobile phone market, acquiring a major wireless spectrum deal that could allow its Starlink satellite service to connect directly to ordinary…
NewsHurricane Isaias sets record as latest first hurricane of Atlantic season
Isaias has strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, setting a record for the latest date on which the basin's first hurricane has formed, CNN reported. The previous record was shared by…
Saudi Pro League resumes as spotlight falls on Ronaldo
The Saudi Pro League returns this week with three eighth-round fixtures, ending a break of almost a month since the seventh round wrapped up on September 13. The pause made room for the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, which…
NewsRaytheon wins US interceptor contract worth up to $6.3 billion
Raytheon, a unit of US group RTX, said on Thursday it had secured a multi-year contract with the US military worth up to $6.3 billion to produce and maintain interceptor missiles, as Washington works to replenish…
EconomyWTO lifts goods trade forecast as AI demand offsets Middle East disruption
The World Trade Organization on Thursday raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth, saying demand for artificial intelligence-related products had helped offset disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on…
NewsUN condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, warns of escalating fighting in Yemen
The United Nations has renewed its strong condemnation of continued cross-border attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, including recent strikes on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport…
UN Women says nearly 50,000 women and girls killed or badly hurt in Gaza
Nearly 50,000 women and girls in Gaza have been killed or seriously injured since the war began in October 2023, according to an estimate released on Thursday by UN Women. That amounts to one in every 21 women and girls…
NewsWHO launches global roadmap to tackle high blood pressure in pregnancy
The World Health Organization and its partners on Thursday unveiled a new global roadmap to combat hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia, one of the leading causes of death and serious illness…
TechnologyKerno and Saal.ai partner on UAE-built sovereign AI platform
Kerno and Saal.ai have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to develop "Sovereign AI-in-a-Box," an integrated platform combining infrastructure, hardware and software developed and manufactured inside the UAE.…
TechnologyGoogle Maps expands its pre-visit tips feature powered by Gemini..
Google has begun expanding its "Know before you go" feature in Google Maps, reaching more users beyond its initial launch area. This move reinforces the company's reliance on Gemini to transform maps into an intelligent…
The "revealing" guide to commercial "concealment." A resident engaging in an activity prohibited for non-Kuwaitis or holding a position exceeding their authority constitutes commercial concealment..
- Government integration in tracking funds... and banks and exchange companies are obligated to report "embezzlement" if they suspect deposits - Holders of Article (18) residency permits are entitled to own up to 49…
TechnologyA US court orders Meta to pay $567 million in damages to minors..
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million to fund efforts to address the harm its platforms have inflicted on children and adolescents. Judge Brian Bedshed…
EconomySaudi Arabia adopts a new state revenue system: incentives for government entities and bonuses for employees..
The official gazette, Umm Al-Qura, published the new State Revenue System in Saudi Arabia, which includes a comprehensive framework for developing and collecting government revenues, regulating the handling of debts…
NewsThe Ministry of Commerce announced the seizure of a warehouse in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh used for refurbishing used tires. The tires were being cleaned and polished before being displayed and resold to consumers..
The Capital Inspection Department of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Farwaniya Governorate Investigation Department, was able to seize a warehouse in the Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh area where tires…
Samsung now allows sharing Samsung Wallet items via Quick Share..
Samsung is rolling out a new update for its Quick Share app on its phones and tablets. The update adds a new feature that makes sharing certain Samsung Wallet items easier. With this new feature, users can now share…
TechnologyOrder food and book hotels... Google Maps is transformed into a smart assistant..
On Thursday, Google announced a new set of AI-powered features for its Ask Maps function within the Google Maps app. These features expand beyond its traditional role as a navigation tool, transforming it into a smart…
NewsKing Fahd Road: Partial closure starting tomorrow for one week. The entrance leading to the Fifth Ring Road opposite Bayan will also be closed..
The General Directorate of Traffic announced the closure of the two right lanes on King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Road, along with the closure of the branch entrance leading to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Road…
NewsThe Iranian school in Kuwait has been closed..
Within the framework of its legal and regulatory responsibility and its keenness to ensure that educational institutions comply with the applicable regulations and rules, the Minister of Education, Engineer Sayed Jalal…
