Salman Ahmed

The Zimri Orthopedic Hospital in Islamabad has been slapped with a Rs. 1 million fine after a tragic incident in which a patient lost his life during

Israel and Saudi Arabia are taking steps towards a deal that could see them forming friendly ties after years of tension, according to the White House.

An overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing Islamic finance and markets in Bahrain, including key regulators and the extent of their powers.

An overview of Islamic financing structures and investment vehicles commonly used in Bahrain, along with key tax considerations.

Oman's foray into renewable energy space is inspired by a timely recognition of over reliance on fossil fuels as a source for Oman's energy needs1. There has been a marked shift to renewable sources of energy to meet the needs of a growing economy with the responsibility to move to a low carbon economy.

IntroductionAnxiety and depression are prevalent psychological issues among hemodialysis patients, adversely affecting their well-being and treatment response. The study aims to identify the relationship between these mental health concerns and hyperparathyroidism in chronic hemodialysis patients from the Al Baha Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.MethodsThis retrospective study included 143 chronic hemodialysis patients aged 18-85 years. Monthly laboratory records for parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) for mental health assessment were utilized. Demographic information and the primary causes of end-stage renal disease were obtained through patient interviews. Statistical analyses, including chi-square tests, odds ratio, and significance tests, were performed to assess associations.ResultsElevated PTH levels were associated with increased anxiety and depression in hemodialysis patients. Patients with PTH levels >400 pg/ml exhibited higher rates of abnormal HADS scores for anxiety and depression than those with PTH levels 800 pg/ml.ConclusionThe study underscores the association between hyperparathyroidism and adverse mental health outcomes in chronic hemodialysis patients. Maintaining optimal PTH levels plays a crucial role in mitigating anxiety and depression. Gender differences in mental health outcomes highlight the need for tailored interventions. Routine mental health assessments, utilizing tools such as the HADS, are important in the comprehensive care of hemodialysis patients.

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday established an Economic Advisory Council (EAC).

Cafe Le Raj earns back its place on the list of most popular Indian in Oxfordshire. Holding its title with a 5 star rating as well as new changes inside the restaurant.

Metaverse—a three-dimensional computational environment—combines physical and virtual reality to enable social relationships and immersive experiences by mimicking real-world scenarios. Metaverse is considered the third wave of the internet revolution (exploiting Web 3.0), leveraging upcoming technologies such as extended reality and artificial intelligence shaping a new era of human–-machine interactions. In recent years, increased research and development on educational technologies (EduTech) based on blockchain technology has seen substantial growth of metaverse-based solutions within the higher education context. This research aims to synergize blockchain technology and metaverse environments to conduct online exams (metaExam) in a trustworthy, reliable, and secure way. The synergy between blockchain and the metaverse brings various benefits, such as improved security, cost effectiveness, and increased efficiency in the online examination process. One of the central features of the proposed solution metaExam is to leverage cryptographic protocols via blockchain to control data access, making verification faster and protecting against misuse. Exam scores and grades are stored on a blockchain ledger using a digital signature method to enhance security. We validated the proposed solution by testing a prototype on the Ethereum platform using the Sepolia Testnet network using Microsoft Windows environment. Evaluation results indicate (i) query response time (10–50 ms), (ii) and query execution performance (CPU utilization between 1%–5%) offering computationally feasible solution. This research contributes by integrating blockchain and metaverse technologies to offer a solution metaExam that can offer improved security and immersive user experience for exam management. The proposed solution and its validation can provide insights into transforming online exams, offering a fresh perspective on addressing concerns about exam grade authenticity and verifying academic credentials in EduTech.

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins acted as legal counsel to Alizz Islamic Bank (Alizz), one of the Sultanate of Oman’s leading Islamic financial institutions, on the successful issuance of OMR 30 million Additional Tier 1 Capital sukuk.