Author: Editorial Team
King Saud University has been granted a U.S. patent for a tri-leaflet mechanical heart valve developed by Professor of Cardiac Sciences at the College of Medicine Dr. Rakan bin Ibrahim Nazer. The invention features a mechanical design comprising three movable leaflets connected to a central mechanism and a peripheral ring. This configuration enables the leaflets to open and close in a coordinated manner, regulating blood flow and reducing regurgitation. The invention introduces a novel approach to mechanical heart valve design, focusing on optimizing leaflet kinematics and blood-flow dynamics compared with conventional valve designs. The patent adds to King Saud University’s…
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) recently advocated for the inclusion of Wi-Fi technology in future 6G standards, citing the widespread availability as a factor. The specialist Wi-Fi industry body believes the next connectivity shift will fall short without the technology and called on the wider telecoms industry to look at ways it can work alongside mobile networks to deliver ubiquitous coverage. WBA president and CEO Tiago Rodrigues branded Wi-Fi “fundamental” to ubiquitous coverage ambitions, highlighting indoor connectivity as a prime example. The WBA recently released a report explaining why it believes Wi-Fi should be a core element of 6G and…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is expected to experience above-average rainfall across most regions in October and November, while temperatures are forecast to remain higher than normal nationwide through December, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said its climate outlook for October to December 2026 indicates above-normal rainfall across most of the Kingdom in October and much of the country in November, before rainfall returns to around normal levels across most regions in December. In October, above-average rainfall is forecast across most regions of Saudi Arabia and along the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts, with a…
The second round of the FIA-certified Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship 2026 concluded yesterday at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with Welsh driver Archie Owen (7.23 Racing) claiming victory in the round’s final race, which featured a competitive grid of 15 drivers. Owen crossed the finish line 0.592 seconds ahead of Austrian runner-up Marlon Bayer (Wrap & Fly), while Singapore’s Isaac Seah (Peax) finished third, trailing the winner by 1.639 seconds. Earlier in the day, Bayer topped the second qualifying session at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit with a lap time of 2:07.291, edging out Seah by just 0.002 seconds. Owen placed…
Recently at Gemini at Work 2026, Google Cloud CEO, Thomas Kurian made a number of announcements including: The new Gemini agent, an always-on digital assistant that answers your questions, handles your knowledge work, creates your images and media, and writes and runs code. Inline in Workspace, Gemini works directly inside Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Chat, and Calendar, carrying the same memory, skills, and controls it has everywhere else. New data and analytics skills that allow both technical teams and everyday business users to use plain-language questions to get to actionable operational insights in minutes. How Google Cloud secures and governs…
A painting capturing the bustling social life of an Iraqi coffeehouse, a rare portrait of an Egyptian princess and an abstract masterpiece inspired by Baghdad’s skyline are among the latest works announced for Christie’s first fine art auction in Abu Dhabi. The international auction house has unveiled seven additional highlights ahead of MAWASIM: 20 Years of Modern and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art, which will take place at The Abu Dhabi EDITION on November 1. Bringing together 70 works spanning nine decades, the auction will celebrate the artistic heritage of the Middle East and North Africa, featuring some of the region’s…
WASHINGTON —The US military is preparing options to restart major combat operations against Iran, even as President Donald Trump continues to say Washington will not launch an attack before the Nov. 3 midterm elections, the New York Times reported on Thursday. Three aircraft carriers will soon be in the Middle East, a massive assembly of force, and the Pentagon, on Trump’s orders, has developed plans to strike Iran’s drone and missile arsenal, energy facilities and other military sites, the NYT reported, citing US officials. Senior national security officials, led by Vice President JD Vance, discussed the plans at Camp David…
The medical and surgical team of the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program separated Moroccan conjoined twins Saja and Doha at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital at King Abdulaziz Medical City of the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh on Thursday. Advisor at the Royal Court, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), and head of the medical and surgical team Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah announced that the operation was successfully completed in six hours across six distinct stages. He added that 23 consultants, specialists, nurses, and technicians from anesthesiology, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, and other supporting…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Thursday awarded Elon Musk and a handful of other tech titans the country’s most prestigious honors in science and engineering during a ceremony at the Institute of Peace in Washington. Musk received the National Medal of Science alongside Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and AMD chief Lisa Su. Two more recipients received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation: Michael Dell of Dell Technologies and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. At the award ceremony, Trump credited the honourees with “helping pioneer an incredible future for America”. “I want to thank everybody…
Walid Yehia, Managing Director, South Gulf, Dell Technologies. Dell Technologies Forum 2026 is coming to Dubai, UAE on 15 October 2026. The event will convene business and technology leaders to discuss how organisations can scale AI, modernise infrastructure and build more resilient digital environments. Attendees will hear from Dell Technologies executives and specialists, experience live demonstrations and connect with peers. The Forum will examine how modern infrastructure, intelligent devices, data-ready architecture and AI expertise can support the next phase of business growth. Why it matters For many organisations in the UAE, AI is no longer an experimental priority. It is…