Saudi, Syrian ministers meet in Riyadh to boost digital cooperation
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Saudi, Syrian ministers meet in Riyadh to boost digital cooperation
萝莉视频鈥檚 Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha received his Syrian counterpart, Abdulsalam Haykal, in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi, Syrian ministers meet in Riyadh to boost digital cooperation
Haykal is visiting the Kingdom with a high-level delegation to participate in the Global Symposium for Regulators
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RIYADH: 萝莉视频鈥檚 Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha received his Syrian counterpart, Abdulsalam Haykal, in Riyadh.
Haykal is visiting the Kingdom with a high-level delegation to participate in the Global Symposium for Regulators, which is being held in Riyadh until Sept. 3.
Discussions focused on strengthening strategic technical partnerships and advancing joint initiatives in digital infrastructure, innovation and entrepreneurship, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Both ministers also emphasized empowering youth to contribute to building a thriving digital economy that supports sustainable development.
Mohammed Abu Nayan, chairman of the Saudi-Syrian Business Council, along with senior officials and executives from 萝莉视频鈥檚 digital economy, space, and innovation ecosystem, attended the meeting.
Saudi, US innovation helps patients manage several drugs with one capsule
The development is a breakthrough and a new approach in the field of timed drug delivery
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RIYADH: A joint research team from King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and the University of California, San Diego, has developed a smart multi-compartment capsule that contains the medications a patient requires throughout the day.
The development is a breakthrough and a new approach in the field of timed drug delivery, customized to each patient鈥檚 needs, according to a KACST press release reported by the Saudi Press Agency.
The capsule鈥檚 design uses a programmed release mechanism in a single unit, helping patients 鈥 especially those on several medications 鈥 follow treatment plans more easily.
This innovation improves adherence, enhances drug efficacy, and supports better health outcomes in a personalized care framework, the SPA added.
The US-patented capsule features smart polymer barriers that separate medications, releasing each at the right time. Some parts also self-regulate to relieve pain or respond quickly to urgent needs.
The capsule reduces drug interactions, missed doses, and the risk of an overdose. The World Health Organization reports that nearly 50 percent of chronic illness patients fail to take medications as prescribed, leading to complications and higher healthcare costs.
KACST Bioengineering Institute lead researcher Dr. Amal Abbas said the innovation simplifies medication management through a smart capsule that delivers the right drug, in the right dose, at the right time.
She added that it aims to improve adherence rates and cut costs from unused or improperly used medications.
The capsule will transform how patients manage several medications for chronic and heart conditions, making therapies smarter, simpler, and more effective, driving a shift toward personalized medicine, according to the report.
Abbas said that clinical tests have shown promising results in patients with Parkinson鈥檚, providing rapid and sustained responses to symptom-control drugs.
Aligned with Vision 2030 goals, the capsule could reduce healthcare and pharmaceutical costs by up to 20 percent and hospital operating costs by up to 8 percent, while improving overall health outcomes through advanced technology, the SPA reported.
The team is completing regulatory procedures to begin precise preclinical and clinical trials to confirm the innovation鈥檚 safety and effectiveness, the report said.
Saudi campaign cracks down on illegal waste disposal
Updated 21 min 22 sec ago
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RIYADH: The National Center for Waste Management has launched its Iltazem campaign to help strengthen compliance with waste management regulations and promote proper waste collection and safe disposal.
The campaign focuses on deterring violations through intensified inspection tours and strict regulatory measures, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The center has conducted more than 15,000 inspection tours to date, resulting in 3,526 notices and the detection of 1,933 violations.
The most common offenses include disposing of waste without authorization, illegal burning, and transporting waste without a license, the SPA added.
The campaign also aims to reduce non-compliance by intensifying inspection tours and enforcing strict regulatory measures.
Regulatory penalties for environmental violations can reach up to SR10 million ($2.7 million), particularly for offenses such as random burning or the unsafe disposal of hazardous waste.
Additionally, fines for transporting waste using unlicensed vehicles or abandoning construction and renovation waste can reach SR100,000, while the penalty for dumping waste in public areas can be up to SR10,000.
The campaign will continue with extensive inspection tours, in cooperation with relevant authorities, to ensure effective enforcement of waste management regulations.
萝莉视频, UAE foil major amphetamine smuggling operation
Saudi customs also report 1,371 seizures at various ports in a week
Updated 01 September 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: 萝莉视频鈥檚 General Directorate of Narcotics Control has assisted the UAE to thwart an attempt to smuggle 89,760 amphetamine pills into the country, the Ministry of Interior鈥檚 security spokesman said on Sunday.
The banned drugs were hidden in a consignment of clothing accessories, Brig. Gen. Talal bin Shalhoub said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday.
Shalhoub stated that the monitoring of criminal networks involved in drug smuggling, along with information shared by the GDNC with its UAE counterpart, led to the operation鈥檚 success.
In addition, Saudi authorities said customs operations at land, air and sea ports in the Kingdom recorded 1,371 seizures of prohibited items in a single week, the SPA reported.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, or ZATCA, said there were 47 cases involving hashish, cocaine, heroin, shabu, and captagon pills, and 333 of other prohibited substances.
Customs officials also thwarted 1,046 attempts to smuggle tobacco and its derivatives into the country. They further dealt with 15 cases related to sums of money, and three incidents involving weapons and their accessories, the SPA stated in a separate report.
The ZATCA has called on the public to support its efforts by reporting smuggling activities through its designated hotline, 1910, via email at [email protected], or by calling the international number 009661910.
The ZATCA assured the public that all reports will be treated confidentially, with financial rewards for accurate information.
Abdullah Alswaha, Abdel-Razzak Natsheh hold talks in Riyadh
萝莉视频 committed to strengthening Palestine鈥檚 economy
Updated 01 September 2025
Arab News
LONDON: 萝莉视频 and Palestine officials held talks in Riyadh on Sunday to boost partnerships in the technology sector.
The Kingdom鈥檚 Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdullah Alswaha met with his Palestinian counterpart, Abdel-Razzak Natsheh, for the discussions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The officials had a meeting on the sidelines of the Global Symposium for Regulators, hosted in Riyadh until Sept. 3. They discussed strategic partnerships in digital infrastructure and innovation.
The Kingdom is supporting Palestine鈥檚 efforts to build its economy and achieve sustainable development, the SPA added.
The Global Symposium for Regulators began on Sunday titled 鈥淩egulation for sustainable digital development.鈥 The gathering includes policymakers and digital stakeholders from around the world.
Al-Namas International Sculpture Symposium highlighted the region鈥檚 ambition to enhance public spaces with contemporary art.
Updated 31 August 2025
Tareq Al-Thaqafi
Arab sculptors shape Saudi landscapes in Al-Namas
Ten artists crafted works to transform public spaces into cultural canvases during Al-Namas sculpture symposium
Updated 31 August 2025
Tareq Al-Thaqafi
MAKKAH: Al-Namas International Sculpture Symposium wrapped up in Asir region recently, bringing together leading Arab sculptors under the theme 鈥淟inear Rhythms.鈥
Organized by Al-Namas municipality with artistic direction from Saudi sculptor Mohammed Al-Thaqafi, the symposium, which concluded on Aug. 26, highlighted the governorate鈥檚 ambition to strengthen its visual identity and enhance public spaces with contemporary art.
Al-Namas International Sculpture Symposium highlighted the region鈥檚 ambition to enhance public spaces with contemporary art. (SPA)
The theme drew inspiration from Al-Namas鈥檚 striking topography, where mountain ridges and cloud lines merge into sweeping horizons. This natural geometry guided the artists鈥 designs and interpretations.
Ten renowned sculptors from across the Arab world took part: Saudi representatives Al-Thaqafi, Ali Al-Tokhais, and Ebtesam Saleh were joined by Morocco鈥檚 Ikram Kabbaj, the UAE鈥檚 Azza Al-Qubaisi, Qatar鈥檚 Mohammed Al-Ateeq, Oman鈥檚 Yousuf Al-Rawahi, Sudan鈥檚 Khalid Abdullah, Tunisia鈥檚 Mohammed Bou Aziz, and Egypt鈥檚 Omar Toussoun.
HIGHLIGHTS
鈥 Working with locally sourced stone, 10 Arab and Gulf artists created large-scale pieces now installed in gardens and public areas.
鈥 The theme drew inspiration from Al-Namas鈥檚 striking topography, where mountain ridges and cloud lines merge into sweeping horizons.
鈥 Participants praised both the artistic exchange and Al-Namas鈥檚 natural setting.
Working with locally sourced stone, they created large-scale pieces now installed in gardens and public areas, blending modern creativity with Saudi heritage.
The theme drew inspiration from Al-Namas鈥檚 striking topography, where mountain ridges and cloud lines merge into sweeping horizons. (SPA)
Al-Thaqafi told Arab News the event was a platform for celebrating visual culture while making art accessible to the community.
He emphasized sculpture鈥檚 role in 鈥渁dvancing visual literacy and urban beautification,鈥 adding that the medium 鈥渆xpresses identity and spirit while transforming public areas into creative showcases of local aesthetics and heritage.鈥
The theme drew inspiration from Al-Namas鈥檚 striking topography, where mountain ridges and cloud lines merge into sweeping horizons. (SPA)
He noted the symposium鈥檚 growth in scope and ambition each year, with Al-Namas aspiring to become a regional hub for public art, and he said expressed optimism that other Saudi cities will embrace comparable initiatives.
Participants praised both the artistic exchange and Al-Namas鈥檚 natural setting.
Al-Namas International Sculpture Symposium highlighted the region鈥檚 ambition to enhance public spaces with contemporary art. (SPA)
Egyptian sculptor Toussoun described the invitation as one of the most prestigious moments of his career, drawing inspiration from the region鈥檚 鈥渕ountainous terrain, valleys, and captivating landscapes.鈥
Qatari artist Al-Ateeq highlighted the strength of Gulf and Arab participation, saying the symposium offered artists 鈥渋deal working conditions鈥 to bring large-scale ambitious visions to life.
With its cool climate, scenic beauty, and cultural vibrancy, Al-Namas continues to position itself as both a tourism draw and a rising cultural destination where art, nature and heritage intersect.
