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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq for the attacks. Ministry of Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said on Monday the attempted attacks took place over the past several hours and described them as terrorist acts launched from Iraqi territory. Al-Maliki said the Kingdom has the legitimate right to defend its security, people and vital infrastructure, stressing that Saudi Arabia reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place. In a separate statement,…
The real estate development sector in Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid changes in urban planning philosophy. Success is now gauged by creating integrated communities that improve quality of life, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals. “Al Rashid Properties” sees these communities as key to the country’s new urban development phase. Based on this vision, “Al Rashid Properties” continues to develop its residential communities within integrated residential environments, guided by the conviction that real estate development is now linked to building communities that meet residents’ needs, in addition to developing residential units. The company leverages over 30 years of experience at…
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NEW YORK — Israeli Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested over the war in Gaza if he visits the city for the United Nations General Assembly. Netanyahu said he intends to be in New York in September to address the annual UN gathering of world leaders, despite the mayor’s suggestion that he is not welcome. Mamdani said last week that while New York City does not have legal authority to execute an arrest warrant issued by the world’s top war-crimes…
RIYADH/NEW YORK — Brookfield has announced the first close of Brookfield Middle East Partners (BMEP), a new private equity fund anchored by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), raising approximately $2 billion to invest in businesses across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. The fund aims to allocate 50% of its investments to Saudi Arabia, reinforcing PIF’s strategy of attracting international capital while supporting the Kingdom’s economic transformation. BMEP will invest in buyouts, minority growth equity and other opportunities across sectors including financial and business services, consumer services, industrials, technology and healthcare. The fund will focus on high-growth markets…
TASHKENT — Saudi Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel held talks with Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjayev on Monday at the start of his official visit to the Central Asian country. The two sides explored ways to deepen cooperation in healthcare and investment. The meeting was attended by Uzbekistan’s Minister of Health Eldor Adilov and Deputy Minister Ilhomjon Umurzakov. The officials reviewed the strong bilateral relationship between Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan and discussed expanding cooperation in priority areas, including healthcare system development, digital transformation, medical and pharmaceutical industries, workforce development and specialized investment in the health sector. The discussions also…
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) has performed Saudi Arabia’s first Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) procedure, expanding treatment options for selected patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy and certain brain tumours. The minimally invasive procedure may be used as an alternative to open surgery in appropriate cases. Among the advanced treatment technologies used by KFSH’s Neuroscience Centre of Excellence is laser interstitial thermal therapy. The procedure involves inserting thin laser fibres through a small opening in the skull and guiding them to the target area. MRI is used to confirm their precise position and monitor heat distribution in…
Scott Whitlock, Global VP of Alliances and Channels, Optro. Global VP Scott Whitlock explains why capacity and competency now matter more than closed deals Optro has rolled out Partner Connect, a modular, tiered channel programme built to replace the transaction-led framework that carried the company through its early growth phase. Scott Whitlock, Global VP of Alliances and Channels at Optro, explains why the shift matters now: with resale, distribution, and marketplace motions layering on top of advisory relationships across every region, a model that rewarded closed deals alone could no longer capture the full picture of partner investment. Partner Connect…
MAKKAH — Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, chaired a meeting of the Permanent Hajj and Umrah Committee on the directives of Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Emir of the Makkah Region, to review the current Umrah season and preparations for Hajj 1448 AH. The committee reviewed a report on the progress of the Umrah season, including the number of pilgrims arriving and departing, as well as the services provided by government agencies and procedures at the Kingdom’s entry and exit points. Members also reviewed the outcomes of…
As the back-to-school season approaches, UAE health experts are urging parents to prioritise the seasonal influenza vaccine alongside their back-to-school shopping, emphasising that early vaccination is crucial to protect children and the wider community from the flu virus. With students preparing to return to classrooms, doctors stress that September is the ideal time to get the flu shot, as it takes up to two weeks for the body to build immunity. Importance of early vaccination Dr Mansoor Anwar Habib, Consultant in Family Medicine and Occupational Health, highlighted the critical role of the seasonal flu vaccine in mitigating the severity of…