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萝莉视频 unveils robotic surgery and PET-CT scanner to boost Hajj healthcare services

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel visits King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah. (Supplied)
Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel visits King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah. (Supplied)
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Updated 29 May 2025

萝莉视频 unveils robotic surgery and PET-CT scanner to boost Hajj healthcare services

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel visits King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah. (Supplied)
  • Developments are in line with the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030, which emphasizes innovation and excellence in healthcare, ministry said

RIYADH: 萝莉视频 has introduced robotic surgery at King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah, the Kingdom鈥檚 Ministry of Health said on Thursday.

The new robotic system marks a major advancement in healthcare services provided to Hajj pilgrims and will support procedures in thoracic surgery, urology, and oncology, enabling greater surgical precision and faster recovery for patients.

The initiative is part of the Ministry of Health鈥檚 efforts to leverage technology to improve the quality and efficiency of care delivered during the annual pilgrimage.

The hospital has also launched the first-ever PET-CT scanner within the ministry鈥檚 hospitals in the western region.

The diagnostic tool allows for early detection of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders, significantly enhancing diagnostic capabilities.

These developments are in line with the Kingdom鈥檚 Vision 2030, which emphasizes innovation and excellence in healthcare, the ministry said.

The expansion of high-tech medical services during Hajj reflects 萝莉视频鈥檚 continued commitment to ensuring the health and safety of pilgrims from around the world.


Advanced tech enhances Hajj crowd management

Advanced tech enhances Hajj crowd management
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Advanced tech enhances Hajj crowd management

Advanced tech enhances Hajj crowd management
  • Tools help monitor and analyze human and vehicular movement to enhance crowd management efficiency

ARAFAT: The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, in cooperation with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, is using high-resolution satellite imagery, geospatial artificial intelligence and real-time data during the Hajj season.

These tools help monitor and analyze human and vehicular movement to enhance crowd management efficiency, with the analysis covering entry points to Makkah to observe vehicle flow and peak times.

They also track crowd density around the Grand Mosque and analyze pilgrimage routes to predict mobility patterns and congestion, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The technology supports immediate decision-making by providing accurate data and improving crowd distribution. It also ensures safe mobility and enhances coordination among operational teams on the ground.

The collaboration presents an advanced model for using geospatial technologies, helping improve safety and increase field operation efficiency during Hajj.


How Ihram clothing is tailored and designed for Hajj

How Ihram clothing is tailored and designed for Hajj
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How Ihram clothing is tailored and designed for Hajj

How Ihram clothing is tailored and designed for Hajj
  • Ihram represents spiritual purity and equality of pilgrimage
  • New technologies introduce Ihram with anti-bacterial properties 聽

RIYADH: During Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, Muslim men wear Ihram 鈥 simple attire representing purity and equality.

Ihram is made of two white unstitched pieces of fabric. One, the Izar, is wrapped around the waist while the other, the Rida鈥, covers the shoulders.

鈥淚hram is worn by men during Hajj and Umrah, and it is always unstitched and white,鈥 Abdullah Al-Ahmad, who owns a menswear store in Riyadh, said.

鈥(It) usually consists of two pieces, a lower piece and an upper piece, and the most popular types of Ihram in the market are those made of elastic, and those tied around the belt. People usually prefer cotton, especially Egyptian cotton, for its high quality; also because cotton is softer on the skin and does not absorb heat.鈥

Hamad Al-Yami, a Saudi inventor in nanotechnology and member of the International Federation of Inventors鈥 Associations, talked to Arab News about his nano-silver technology Ihram.

鈥淭he idea originated while I was working at the Saudi Ministry of Health, where I noticed the need for antibacterial medical clothing,鈥 he explained.

鈥淭he concept later evolved to include Ihram clothing after studying the challenges pilgrims face, such as the spread of infection in crowded conditions, wearing Ihram for a long period of time, sometimes for days at a time, and the limited effectiveness of traditional fabrics.鈥

He added he was inspired by the historical use of silver for sterilization and developed a technique using silver nanoparticles, each about one-millionth of a millimeter, to sterilize cotton fabric. The primary purpose of his invention was to reduce infection, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Along with his antibacterial clothing, he has future plans to work on recycled Ihrams and turn them into eco-friendly products like bags or pillows that could be used in mosques.

While men wear Ihram, women have more flexibility when it comes to clothing choices during Hajj, although modesty is still a requirement when choosing fabric and colors.

Due to the hot weather in the Makkah region, most women prefer lightweight, breathable materials such as cotton and linen.

鈥淭here are no specific clothes for women. Any texture, any color, as long as it is not decorated and is socially appropriate for Hajj. It should be modest and mostly white or beige,鈥 said pilgrim Afnan Al-Harbi.

鈥淚 used to wear white because it was hot and sunny in Makkah and the color is cooler a little bit. We also don鈥檛 wear perfumes, we don鈥檛 cover our faces, and we don鈥檛 wear gloves. Still, a lot of pilgrims at the time were wearing black abayas.鈥

Wearing the Ihram is not a fashion choice. It indicates a state of spiritual readiness to submit to God and clear the mind and body of all negativity, so that Hajj can be begun with a positive mindset.


Saudi crown prince, Iranian President hold Eid Al-Adha call

Saudi crown prince, Iranian President hold Eid Al-Adha call
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Saudi crown prince, Iranian President hold Eid Al-Adha call

Saudi crown prince, Iranian President hold Eid Al-Adha call
  • President Pezeshkian thanked the Kingdom for its efforts and distinguished services provided to pilgrims

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the call, President Pezeshkian thanked the Kingdom for its efforts and distinguished services provided to pilgrims.

He also extended Eid greetings to the Crown Prince, who in turn offered his congratulations on the blessed occasion.


Saudi authorities pump nearly 1 million cubic meters of water to serve Hajj pilgrims

Saudi authorities pump nearly 1 million cubic meters of water to serve Hajj pilgrims
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Saudi authorities pump nearly 1 million cubic meters of water to serve Hajj pilgrims

Saudi authorities pump nearly 1 million cubic meters of water to serve Hajj pilgrims
  • Saudi Water Authority said that providing water to pilgrims was one of its continuous tasks during the Hajj season
  • National Water Company pumped more than 980,633 cubic meters of water to key holy sites in Makkah and Madinah

MAKKAH: Saudi water authorities have provided nearly a million cubic meters of water to serve the 1.4 million Muslim pilgrims participating in the Hajj since Wednesday.

The National Water Company said that it pumped more than 980,633 cubic meters of water to key holy sites visited by pilgrims, including Makkah, Madinah, Mina, Mount Arafat and Muzdalifah.

The Saudi Water Authority, a government body overseeing water operations in the Kingdom, said that providing water to pilgrims was one of its 24-hour continuous tasks during the Hajj season.

On Thursday, it presented its comprehensive water supply chain plan, which begins with seawater desalination, undergoes transportation and treatment, and ends with distribution, reuse and irrigation.

An interactive presentation, 鈥淭he Story of Water in Hajj,鈥 was shown in numerous languages at the Hajj Media Hub, an integrated media center supporting journalists covering Hajj, in the Makkah Chamber Exhibition and Events Center.

It showcased advanced technologies for water desalination, storage, transportation and treatment, along with smart operations and sustainability solutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.


萝莉视频 is getting creative and everyone has a chance to shine, says DJ Viva

萝莉视频 is getting creative and everyone has a chance to shine, says DJ Viva
Updated 05 June 2025

萝莉视频 is getting creative and everyone has a chance to shine, says DJ Viva

萝莉视频 is getting creative and everyone has a chance to shine, says DJ Viva
  • The Saudi Canadian artist tells The Mayman Show how she left a career in academia to pursue a more creative path 鈥 after a challenge from a friend
  • She talks about her nerve-racking first international show, differences between performing in the Kingdom and overseas, and what motivates her various projects

RIYADH: 萝莉视频 is experiencing a boom in all the various forms of creative expression and this is creating a wealth of opportunities, according to Saudi Canadian musician DJ Viva.

Appearing on the third episode of the seventh season of The Mayman Show, the artist 鈥 who has performed across the Kingdom and around the world, opening for global stars including David Guetta 鈥 recalled her first international performance, describing it as a nerve-racking experience.

 

 

鈥淚 was in Cannes at the Cannes electronic music festival, (which) happens every August over there,鈥 she said. 鈥淚t was very nerve-racking, but I loved it.

鈥淚t was good to see the difference between what鈥檚 happening here, locally (in 萝莉视频), and how things are conducted internationally.鈥

Despite the nerves, she said was proud that she had been able to step out of her comfort zone and noted: 鈥淭he audience there is very different. I feel like it is a bit more difficult to read them; maybe because I鈥檓 used to here (in the Kingdom).鈥

 

 

DJ Viva told how she left behind a career in academia to pursue a creative career and her adventure began as a result of a bold challenge from a friend.

鈥淚 used to teach at the business university in Jeddah,鈥 she said. 鈥淥ne day, my friend, he was a DJ, came up to me. It was the first big event that happened here 鈥 at King Abdullah Economic City, when Tiesto was there 鈥 and he (my friend) was DJing on one of the yachts for the VIP guests.鈥

 

 

The friend asked her why she has not tried her hand at creating music. Given that she was an educator, she explained, the question initially seemed strange, but her friend wanted her to see how much time and effort it takes to be a music creator and his question was actually more of a challenge.

Beyond the musical realm, DJ Viva is also a certified aerial artist, the founder of an art gallery, and a brand collaborator who combines music, fashion and storytelling in her projects. She is also clear about what motivates her.

鈥淔or me, it鈥檚 the part that I get to create an impact on people鈥檚 lives and create a feeling,鈥 she said.

鈥淚 mean, I always say that in a lot of my interviews; whether it鈥檚 visual arts, which I also do, or aerial arts or music, it鈥檚 all creativity. You must go inside yourself and take something out to give to people.鈥

It is all about giving something back and making an impact on the people around you, she added.

 

 

鈥淲ith visual arts, it鈥檚 about people seeing your paintings,鈥 she explained. 鈥淲ith music, it鈥檚 about what they鈥檙e hearing and how they react to it.鈥

DJ Viva appears very content with where she is at this stage of her career and has no regrets about her decision to shift from the halls academics to the creative world.

鈥淚 like the space that I鈥檓 in right now,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 love the creative realm. I find it much more fulfilling.鈥

Her upcoming plans include further work on a long-running project related to cosmetics.

 

 

鈥淭hat鈥檚 something I鈥檓 going to be revisiting later this year,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 started during COVID-19 and it did take off very nicely. But unfortunately my partner in that (project), she passed away. So I kind of froze it for a while.鈥

In 2023, DJ Viva founded the Sensation Art Gallery in Jeddah, described as a modern, luxury, holistic art experience. Her concept for it is that it represents an expression of all the various types of creative work in which she is involved.

鈥淚f you attend the gallery, you鈥檒l see that there鈥檚 the visual arts and then we have the DJs and the musicians outside,鈥 she explained.

鈥淲e also have mixology and all the different types of food art happening there, as well as the aerial arts.鈥

 

 

As for the evolution of the creative scene in 萝莉视频, DJ Viva said the country is 鈥渉ungry for entertainment. That鈥檚 really such a good thing. It鈥檚 nice to see the excitement and to see how they appreciate music here 鈥 and creativity as a whole.鈥

As the wider development and transformation of the Kingdom continues, she said that the progress in all the creative industries is happening quickly and on an even bigger scale.

鈥淚 think, in the coming years we are going to be continuing that trajectory and there鈥檚 going to be a lot of growth,鈥 she predicted.