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Saudi Gazette
a day ago
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Jamaican conjoined twins arrive in Riyadh for possible separation surgery
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The conjoined Jamaican twins, Azaria and Azura Elison, arrived Monday at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh aboard a medical evacuation flight operated by the Saudi Ministry of Defense. Upon arrival, the twins were transferred to King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital at King Abdulaziz Medical City under the Ministry of National Guard for a comprehensive medical evaluation and to assess the feasibility of a separation surgery. The initiative comes in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, reflecting Saudi Arabia's ongoing humanitarian commitment to complex pediatric cases around the world. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and head of the medical and surgical team for the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, expressed deep gratitude to the Saudi leadership. He praised the Kingdom's advanced medical capabilities and humanitarian leadership in treating children with complex conditions noted that the Saudi medical team has built significant expertise over the years, having successfully performed numerous separation surgeries, making Saudi Arabia a global reference in this highly specialized twins' family expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kingdom's leadership and people for their warm reception, generous hospitality, and swift response to the twins' condition.
Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korean expertise vital for Egypt's sustainable aviation: minister
Egypt is eyeing closer cooperation with South Korea for the country's transition to a sustainable and smart aviation system, said Sameh El-Hefny, Egypt's minister of civil aviation, in an interview with The Korea Herald. El-Hefny visited Incheon to attend the International Conference on Aviation Cooperation (CIAT 2025), Korea's leading triennial aviation conference for global cooperation and the future of air transport. 'South Korea possesses advanced expertise in smart technologies and transport systems," said El-Hefny, expressing his willingness to work with Korean companies to modernize Egypt's aviation system. Referring to Egypt's progress toward green infrastructure, he cited Borg El Arab International Airport, located 40 kilometers southwest of Alexandria, Egypt, as a 'pioneering model' for environmentally friendly development in the region. Borg El Arab serves as the main international gateway for Alexandria, Egypt's northern coast and the Nile Delta, with capacity to handle 3.5-4 million passengers and 10,000 tons of cargo annually. El-Hefny highlighted the airport's focus on reducing carbon emissions and generating solar energy, calling it a key step toward sustainable infrastructure, featuring advanced technology and reinforcing Egypt's role as a global aviation hub. According to El-Hefny, partnering with South Korea will enhance tourism, boost regional connectivity and advance Egypt's Vision 2030 for sustainable development. El-Hefny was in South Korea to attend CIAT 2025 last week, hosted by South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. On the sidelines of the event, he held bilateral talks with his Korean counterpart, Transport Minister Park Sang-woo. He described the visit as 'a manifestation of civil aviation diplomacy,' highlighting Egypt's push for digital transformation and sustainability while strengthening aviation ties with South Korea.
The Standard
2 days ago
- The Standard
Singapore Airlines' first-quarter profit falls as Air India losses weigh
A fisherman stands on a small beach as he watches a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 plane preparing to take-off at Sydney International Airport on September 4, 2024. AFP
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
French man arrested after disturbing airport find
Australian Border Force (ABF) officers at Sydney International Airport have made a shocking discovery after sifting through the luggage of a young man as he attempted to enter the country. A 20-year-old French man was arrested by officers after they uncovered a 22kg stash of crystal methamphetamine inside his bags. After locating 22 vacuum-sealed bags of the substance, which are estimated to have a street value of more than $20m, the ABF handed over the investigation to the Australian Federal Police (AFP). The AFP charged the man with a pair of drug-trafficking-related offences, which individually carry maximum sentences of life in prison if convicted. The man has already appeared at the Downing Centre and will face court again on September 16. AFP Detective Superintendent Morgen Blunden said the AFP were 'working closely' with overseas partners to disrupt drug supply chains. 'This is not a victimless crime. These drugs individuals carry fuel violence, addiction and organised crime in our communities,' he said. 'Every kilogram seized is a blow to the networks that profit from harm and a reminder that Australia is not an easy target.' AFP Superindendent Elke West said ABF officers were 'the first line of defence' when it cames to tackling drug smuggling. 'Working alongside our partner agencies, we are at the ready 24/7 to disrupt this criminal behaviour at the border, protecting our members of the community one detection at a time,' Superintendent West said.
Business Recorder
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Debt-plagued Maldives to host Modi, continuing to rebuild ties with lender
NEW DELHI/COLOMBO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to enhance India's development partnership with the Maldives in a two-day visit this week to the Indian Ocean archipelago, where India competes with China for influence. Modi, who landed in Male on Friday, is the first foreign leader to visit President Mohamed Muizzu after he took office in 2023 with a pledge to end the Maldives' 'India first' policy, and upgraded ties with China. Muizzu's moves briefly soured relations with New Delhi, before India helped to prevent the $7.5 billion economy from defaulting on its debt as the Maldives struggled to get tourists to its white-sand beaches and luxury resorts. He has since visited both countries, the Maldives' main bilateral lenders, to secure financial support, as well as signing trade pacts with China and Turkey and initiating talks with India on a trade agreement and an investment treaty. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said steady diplomacy had helped to rebuild ties: 'There will always be events that will impact or try to intrude on the relationship. But I think this is testimony to the kind of attention that has been paid to the relationship, and including attention at the highest levels.' Former Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid told Reuters that Modi's visit indicated Muizzu had 'decided to step back and correct the narrative'. India is expected to extend a line of credit worth $565 million to the Maldives, and talks on a Free Trade Agreement are expected to formally begin. Modi will also remotely inaugurate an expansion of the International Airport on the island of Hanimadhoo, which India is helping to finance, and attend Saturday's celebration of the Maldives' 60th anniversary of independence from Britain.
