Author: Sam Allcock

Masimo has announced the results of a study demonstrating that continuous patient monitoring with its technologies not only improves patient outcomes but also saves hospitals significant sums of money. The research, published in the Journal of Patient Safety and conducted by Dr George Blike and colleagues at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire, examined three and a half years of patient data. The analysis covered nearly 32,000 general floor patients and assessed the financial implications of Masimo’s surveillance monitoring system. The findings suggest that hospitals adopting continuous monitoring see substantial operational benefits. Each rescue event avoided was linked to a…

Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that it will collaborate with Toyota Motor Corporation on research and development for Japan’s first manned pressurised lunar rover. The rover, nicknamed the “Lunar Cruiser”, is being jointly developed by Toyota and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) as part of the country’s growing ambitions in space exploration. Scheduled for launch in 2031 or later, the vehicle is expected to transform the scope of lunar missions. Expanding lunar exploration Unlike previous exploration vehicles, the Lunar Cruiser will serve as Japan’s first standalone manned space system, capable of transporting astronauts across the Moon’s surface in a…

UAE-based property developer Arada has announced its entry into the UK housing market with the acquisition of a majority stake in Regal, one of London’s leading residential-led mixed-use developers. The deal, which sees Arada take a 75% share in Regal, marks the company’s second international expansion following its move into Australia last year. Regal, with a 30-year track record in the capital, will be rebranded as Arada London. 10,000-unit pipeline The acquisition gives Arada an immediate foothold in London, where Regal currently has an 11-project pipeline of 10,000 residential units. Arada said it intends to accelerate delivery of this portfolio,…

Posiflex Technology Inc., a global leader in Point of Sale (POS) systems and Online-to-Offline (O2O) solutions, has announced it will unveil a new portfolio of AI-powered business technologies at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, which runs from 13–17 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Operating under the theme “Enabling the Future AI Economy with Smarter Business Solutions”, the Taiwan-headquartered company said it would present innovations designed to transform retail and hospitality experiences, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate digital growth. Visitors will be able to explore the solutions at Booth H15-E50. AI-powered checkout kiosks One of the centrepieces of Posiflex’s showcase will…

The much-anticipated Turkish drama Aşk Ve Gözyaşı has premiered to solid ratings, marking the return of Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel to prime-time television. The series, which aired this week, has been the subject of intense fan speculation for months, with many eagerly awaiting the on-screen chemistry of its two lead stars. Strong ratings performance According to official data, Aşk Ve Gözyaşı achieved a 2.90 rating overall, placing eighth among all shows across networks. It performed even better in specific categories: securing third place on the EU channel with a 2.92 rating, and fifth in the ABC1 category with a…

Saudi Arabia is mourning the death of veteran actor and writer Hamad Al-Muzaini, who passed away at the age of 80, local media confirmed on Sunday. While the cause of his death has not been disclosed, his family said they preferred to keep details private, asking the public to remember him for his artistic achievements. Funeral prayers were held at Al-Rajhi Mosque in Riyadh after the afternoon prayer, followed by burial. A pioneering career Al-Muzaini was considered one of the pioneers of drama and theatre in Saudi Arabia, with a career spanning decades. He contributed significantly to the development of…

Bosnian social media creator and beauty entrepreneur Adna Rovčanin-Omerbegović has died suddenly at the age of 26, just two days after her wedding. Local media outlet Dnevni Avaz reported that Rovčanin-Omerbegović married her husband Faris on 13 September at Hotel Hollywood in Ilidža, near Sarajevo. However, she became seriously unwell shortly after the wedding reception and was transferred to hospital. She died on 15 September. From nurse to beauty entrepreneur The young influencer was widely known in Sarajevo, where she owned and managed her own beauty salon. Friends said she had first trained and worked as a nurse at the…

A cyberattack on a third-party service provider has disrupted passenger check-in and boarding systems at several major European airports, leading to widespread delays and cancellations on Saturday. The incident, which began late on Friday, forced airport staff across Europe to fall back on manual procedures, with airlines warning travellers to expect long waits and rescheduled flights. Brussels Airport hit In Belgium, Brussels Airport confirmed its automated systems went down, leaving staff to check in passengers by hand.“This has a big effect on the flight schedule and will sadly cause delays and cancellations,” airport operators said in a statement, adding that…

Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has unveiled a series of exclusive offers for members in the United Arab Emirates, including the chance to win two First-Class tickets to any destination in the airline’s global network. The promotion, which runs until 30 September 2025, allows UAE residents applying for an Etihad Guest Visa Credit Card with one of the airline’s four co-branded bank partners to unlock significant travel benefits. These include bonus miles, fast-track upgrades to Gold Tier, lounge access and discount vouchers. Mark Potter, Managing Director of Etihad Guest, said the initiative reflects the airline’s mission to…

Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain’s largest real estate development company, has partnered with the University of Bahrain (UOB) to launch the Real-World Urban Design Challenge, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s next generation of professionals in the real estate sector. The event, held on 18 September 2025, brought together representatives from Diyar Al Muharraq and UOB to celebrate innovation and creativity in urban planning. Six high-performing students from UOB’s Department of Architecture and Interior Design presented forward-thinking concepts inspired by practical urban development needs. One project was selected as the winning entry from each of the two categories—Architecture and Interior…