Pranav Soorma qualifies for Paris Paralympics with world record in club throw
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Pranav Soorma has qualified for the Paris Paralympics in the F51 category club throw by setting a new world record at the trials. At the recent trials conducted in Bengaluru, Pranav achieved a throw of 37.23 meters in the F51 category club throw, surpassing the previous world record of 36.22 […]
India’s medical devices industry to grow five-fold to $50 bn by 2030: DCGI
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) With proper regulation, India’s medical devices industry is estimated to grow five-fold to $50 billion by 2030, said Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi on Thursday. He was speaking at a conference on the classification of health products organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry […]
Early cancer detection startup Navaux gets new funding
New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) US-based cancer detection startup Navaux on Thursday announced receiving fresh funding, which it said, will play a “pivotal role” in entering the Indian market. The life science company secured an undisclosed investment from angel investor Karna D. Shinde. This comes as India is rapidly emerging as a hub for health-tech […]
Saudi deputy FM participates in Sudan peace efforts meeting
RIYADH, 25 july: Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khuraiji participated on Wednesday in the Second Consultative Meeting Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency said. During the meeting held in Djibouti, he reiterated the Kingdom’s continued efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis, and its welcome and […]
The Place: Mount Daka, Shams Al-Assil offer rare views of nature and Red Sea
TAIF, 25 july: In Saudi Arabia’s Makkah province, Mount Daka and Shams Al-Assil provide rare views of the sparkling Red Sea and the Taif region’s diverse flora and fauna. At more than 2,560 meters above sea level, Mount Daka, located in the heart of Ash Shafa, can be seen from Shams Al-Assil. Local and international […]
Coastal mangrove-growing program in Saudi on track
RIYADH, 25 july: The Kingdom is on track to reach its target of planting 100 million mangrove trees by 2030, in line with the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 plan. Some 13 million mangrove seedlings have been planted since the launch of the ambitious coastal forest-cover program a year ago, the Saudi Press Agency […]
Saudi electric car consumer base growing as Kingdom aims to become a hub for the technology
RIYADH, 25 july: Hamed Al-Rafidain, who works in HR, drives a fuel-guzzling 4 X 4, as many in Saudi Arabia do — but his other car is electric. Al-Rafidain, 39, is part of a small but growing electric vehicle consumer base in the Kingdom, which aims to become a hub for the technology. “What drove […]
Saudi leaders offer condolences to Kuwait after passing of Sheikh Jaber Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah
RIYADH, 25 july: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent letters of condolences to Kuwait’s Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah over the death of Sheikh Jaber Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency said Wednesday. The Crown Prince also sent a separate letter to Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Sabah. […]
Looking sharp: Prickly pear cactus takes over Baha
BAHA, 25 july: In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Baha region, a humble cactus is sparking an agricultural revolution. The prickly pear, known locally as Al-Barshumi, has blossomed from a niche crop into a burgeoning industry. Once confined to private farms, prickly pear cultivation has spurred scientific research and yielded an array of food, medical […]
Who’s Who: Dr. Hartwig Fischer, founding director of Museum of World Cultures
RIYADH, 25 july:Saudi Arabia’s Museums Commission has appointed Dr. Hartwig Fischer as the founding director of the Museum of World Cultures, set to open in 2026 within the Royal Arts Complex in King Salman Park, Riyadh. He is a distinguished scholar, art historian and museum director with more than 30 years’ experience at major cultural […]
