Riyadh Hosts FDI Regional Congress, Saudi Dental Conference with Over 8,000 Attendees

Riyadh: The FDI Regional Congress and Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC) launched Thursday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC), attracting over 8,000 male and female doctors. According to Saudi Press Agency, the conference is organized by the Saudi Dental Society, affiliated with King Saud University under the patronage of Governor of the … Read more

KFSHRC Performs the World’s First Robotic-Assisted Artificial Heart Pump Implantation

Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed the world’s first robotic-assisted implantation of an artificial heart pump (HeartMate 3) developed by Abbott, a groundbreaking procedure that marks a significant advancement in medical technology and patient care. According to Saudi Press Agency, the surgery was performed on a 35-year-old … Read more

NCVC Conducts Invasive Plant Survey on Farasan Island

Jazan: The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) conducted a field survey of invasive plant species on Farasan Island in Jazan as part of its “Study and Assessment of Invasive Plants in Saudi Arabia” project. According to Saudi Press Agency, Farasan Island is one of 10 survey points identified in the … Read more

Saudi Arabia Chairs Joint Meeting of Broadcasting Unions on Sidelines of ASBU 44th General Assembly

Riyadh: The joint meeting of broadcasting unions was held today in Hammamet, Tunisia, in conjunction with the 44th Ordinary Session of the General Assembly of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU). The session was chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and included representatives from several broadcasting unions, including ASBU, Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, European Broadcasting … Read more

Twelve Families Donate Organs, Saving 24 Lives in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: In a significant achievement, the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation facilitated twelve organ donations during the past month. These generous acts of compassion resulted in the successful transplantation of two hearts, nine livers, twelve kidneys, and one pancreas, saving the lives of 24 individuals. According to Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation … Read more