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3 weeks ago

Over 380 Arrested For International Cybercrime And Fraud Network

Suhar – Royal Oman Police conducted a synchronized security operation across 33 locations in Suhar, dismantling an international cybercrime and fraud network involving individuals from 5 Asian nationalities. During the raids, law enforcement officers arrested more than 380 suspects and confiscated over 1800 electronic devices used to facilitate illegal activities. Investigators recovered illicit funds spanning more than 21 different currencies stored across various hideouts, residential apartments, and hotels.

4 weeks ago

Royal Hospital addresses social media claims about HCP patient

Royal Hospital has responded to reports circulating on social media regarding a female patient suffering from Hereditary Coproporphyria (HCP), a rare genetic disorder requiring specialized healthcare and continuous medical monitoring. The hospital clarified that the patient has been receiving medical care and a specialised treatment plan for a long period under agreed clinical protocols. However, her sudden departure from the Sultanate without prior notice led to the interruption of this plan. The hospital confirmed that while the requested treatment is currently available, dosage timing relies on clinical evaluation and vital indicators, emphasizing that any delay stems from her medical condition rather than a lack of medicine. The Royal Hospital reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining patient privacy and urged the public to seek information exclusively from official sources.

4 weeks ago

Why ‘Big Pharma’ Will Never Make A Cheap Anti-Aging Drug

Authored by Ross Pomeroy via RealClearScience, For years, scientists have hypothesized that safe, cheap, generic drugs like metformin and rapamycin could slow aging, based on promising findings in animal models. But despite the evidenced hope, little has been done to see if these drugs actually slow aging in humans. There have been no rigorous clinical trials exploring whether metformin or rapamycin prolong life and and boost health. How is it possible that metformin and rapamycin, long used to respectively treat diabetes and prevent organ transplant rejection, have had their anti-aging potential ignored for so long? To conspiracy-minded critics of ‘Big Pharma’, the answer is obvious: there’s no money in it. In this case, they seem to be correct. Speaking at the 12th Aging Research and Drug Discovery (ARDD) meeting convened at the University of Copenhagen last summer, industry leaders conceded the point. “Repurposing cheap, off-patent drugs like metformin fails mathematically. Phase 3 clinical trials cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Companies cannot recover this money without a patent monopoly. Therefore, the industry tests new, patented drugs for specific diseases.” Rapamycin costs between $40 and $150 per month out of pocket. Metformin is even cheaper, between $4 and $20 per month. […]

4 weeks ago

Saudi Border Guard foils bid to smuggle 17 kg of hashish, 7,500 amphetamine tablets in Asir

ASIR — Three Ethiopian nationals were arrested by the Saudi Border Guard in the Asir Region for attempting to smuggle 17 kilograms of hashish and 7,500 amphetamine tablets. Border Guard patrols in the Raboua Sector of the Asir Region arrested the suspects for violating the Border Security Law after they were caught attempting to smuggle the narcotics. Authorities said the necessary preliminary legal procedures were completed, and the suspects, along with the seized narcotics, were referred to the competent authority. The Border Guard urged the public to report any information related to drug smuggling or trafficking by calling 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, 999 in the rest of the Kingdom, 994 for the Border Guard, or 995 for the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. Reports can also be submitted via email at 995@gdnc.gov.sa. Authorities reiterated that all reports are handled with complete confidentiality and that informants bear no legal responsibility.

4 weeks ago

Bahrain ‘Feels Like’ Temperature Hits 51°C

Bahrain’s heat index reached 51 degrees Celsius on Friday afternoon, with high humidity making conditions feel around 14 degrees hotter than the actual recorded temperature. Data from the electronic application of the Meteorological Directorate at the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications showed that the actual temperature peaked at around 37°C, while the perceived temperature climbed to 51°C due to elevated humidity levels. Northern winds expected to bring relief from Monday Weather experts explained that high humidity reduces the body’s ability to cool itself through sweat evaporation, causing people to feel significantly higher temperatures than the official readings. Observations from Bahrain International Airport showed the highest recorded temperature on Friday reached 37°C at around 3:30pm, while the dew point stood at 28°C, equivalent to relative humidity of nearly 60 percent. Based on the heat index calculation, the perceived temperature approached 52°C, highlighting the strong impact of humidity on the country’s summer conditions. Maximum temperatures forecast at 44°C until Tuesday According to the five-day weather forecast, maximum temperatures are expected to remain around 44°C until Tuesday, while minimum temperatures will range between 29°C and 31°C. The Meteorological Directorate expects a noticeable drop in humidity from Monday, coinciding with increased northwesterly winds, which […]

4 weeks ago

Interior Ministry Issues Safety Warning for Travellers

Travellers have been warned to guard their homes, watch their bags and keep passports and valuables secure as Interior Ministry issued safety advice for those heading abroad. The ministry urged citizens and residents to check travel and security rules before leaving the kingdom and to stay alert until they return. Police from the General Directorate of Ports Security will be on hand to protect passengers and their luggage, enforce airport rules and help resolve any problems. Homes should be secured against theft before departure. Travellers were advised to ask a relative to visit the property from time to time, fit timers to lights and remove signs that could tell thieves the house is empty. Flights, hotels, local travel and health cover should be arranged in advance. Passports must be valid, and all required visas should be obtained before the trip. Air passengers should reach the airport at least two hours before take-off. They were told to check the name, gate number and airline shown on their boarding pass, as well as baggage weight limits, before handing over their cases. Banned or dangerous items must not be packed. Liquids and gels carried in cabin bags must meet flight rules. Passengers should […]

4 weeks ago

Cricket great Garry Sobers dies at 89

Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy few in the sport can match. The West Indies icon excelled as a batsman, bowler and fielder during a remarkable career spanning two decades. He played 93 Tests, scoring 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78 and claiming 235 wickets, while also taking 109 catches. Australian great Sir Donald Bradman once described Sobers as “the greatest cricketer of all time”. Born in Barbados in 1936, Sobers made his Test debut at just 17 before rewriting cricket history with an unbeaten 365 against Pakistan in 1958, then the highest individual Test score. He later captained the West Indies to their first Test series victory over Australia and, in 1968, became the first player to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket.

4 weeks ago

Pedestrian killed in Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Street crash

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Street near Bu Quwah yesterday, authorities said. The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation. No further details were immediately available.

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