Leqembi targets beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, aiming to slow Alzheimer’s progression in patients with mild cognitive impairment The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced today the official approval of Leqembi, the first Alzheimer’s treatment available in Saudi Arabia. This approval marks a significant milestone in addressing Alzheimer’s, a progressive brain disorder that affects […]
File photo: Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI: An Indian diplomat has held meetings with Syrian ministers in Damascus in what appears to be India’s first formal outreach to Syria’s transitional government led by former Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.Suresh Kumar, director of the West Asia and North Africa […]
Using storytelling and live engagement, Dubai’s IACAD ensures mosque lessons stay relevant in modern society, especially for kids and youth/ Image: WAM The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) has introduced a fresh initiative called “Development of Mosque Lessons and Unification of Preaching Content” as part of its IACAD-X projects. This program […]
UAE expats may face higher charges on international card use starting September/ Representative Image TL;DR From Sept 22, UAE banks will raise fees on international card use to 3.14%, impacting travel and global online purchases. Expats sending money home or spending abroad will see higher charges on every swipe. There are ways to reduce costs, […]
UAE warns public to avoid fake visa service ads and use only official channels/ Representative Image TL;DR Only use official UAE government channels for visas, residency, and work permits. Fake ads online claim to speed up visa processes but often charge high fees without any real service. Always report suspicious offers and avoid unauthorized providers […]
Tickets for the Riyadh Comedy Festival, running September 26 to October 9, will be available starting August 1 on Webook.com/ Image: X In a landmark move reflecting its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification plan, Saudi Arabia is set to host the world’s largest comedy festival from September 26 to October 9, 2025, in Riyadh’s vibrant […]
Russia strikes Ukrainian prison (Representative image) Russia struck a prison in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region late Monday(local time), killing at least 17 inmates and injuring more than 80 others.Russia used four guided aerial bombs to target Bilenkivska Correctional colony, according to the State Criminal Executive Service of Ukraine, reported AP.At least 42 inmates were hospitalized […]
UAE petrol prices fluctuated monthly in 2025, driven by global oil trends and seasonal demand/ Representative Image TL;DR Fuel prices in August 2025 are likely to stay flat or see a slight increase. July saw one of the highest rates this year, driven by global oil trends. Final August rates will be announced on July […]
Oman’s visa renewal grace period nears its July 31 deadline/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s grace period for visa and residency expiry ends on July 31, 2025. Eligible expatriates may renew or transfer visas without paying any fines.. Others planning to exit Oman permanently with expired non-work visas can also do so without penalties. Royal Oman Police […]
He helped him get elected, got a cabinet post, donated $300 million, and even let his son attend White House dinners. Then came the breakup—and the tweet Musk later deleted: Donald Trump was in the Epstein files. And now we know—he was right. Pam Bondi privately told Trump in May that his name appeared in […]
