Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Qiwa, the digital labor platform operated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, said holders of Premium Residency are required to obtain a dedicated work permit available through the platform at a fee of SR100, Okaz newspaper reported. The platform said subscription fees vary according to the size of each establishment and are calculated based on the total number of employees registered under the entity’s unified number. Qiwa also confirmed that training contracts for beneficiaries of the Tamheer program can be documented through the platform. However, it noted that training contracts are not counted toward Saudization…
FIX Dessert Chocolatier, the brand behind the viral Dubai Chocolate phenomenon, is tapping straight into football fever with the launch of its limited-edition FIFA-inspired Hero Box. Rolling out from June 11, the homegrown brand behind the cult ‘Original Dubai Chocolate’ is teaming up with Careem for a citywide activation just in time for the 2026 season. At the centre of it all is the FIX Cup Mini Hero Box, a 20-piece collection featuring fan-favourite flavours like ‘Can’t Get Knafeh Of It’, ‘Mind Your Own Biscuit’, ‘Pick Up A Pretzel’ and ‘Catch Me If Pecan’. Each box comes with a scratch…
The Arab Tourism Organization honored business leaders, influencers, and executives with the 2026 Ibn Battuta Award at its annual ceremony, held at the organization’s headquarters in Jeddah under the theme “Investment and Tourism.” Arab Tourism Organization President Dr. Bandar Al-Fehaid said the honors are part of the organization’s efforts to support tourism investment, attract capital to Arab countries, and develop the sector to help diversify income sources and promote sustainable development. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Al-Fehaid presented certificates of recognition and commemorative shields to participating entities in appreciation of their efforts to serve the tourism industry and support…
Telefonica recently revealed it had reused or recycled over 4 million devices in 2025, a significant number as the operator steps up its efforts to hit its zero-waste target by 2030. The Spanish operator said 95% of its waste was reused or recycled during the year, including 3 million routers and set-top boxes. Devices were collected from customers, operations and offices, with 75% reused and the remaining 25% recycled. Telefonica also reused more than 780,000 units of network equipment in 2025, adding this enabled it to meet the GSMA-backed industry commitment to reuse and recycle 100% of collected equipment. In…
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that the proposed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States is closer than ever to being finalized. In a post on X, Araghchi said negotiations had made significant progress and that the agreement was nearing completion. “The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer,” he wrote. Araghchi urged media organizations and commentators to refrain from speculating about the contents of the proposed agreement while negotiations remain underway. “Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content,” he said. The Iranian foreign minister added…
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 on Thursday and make a winning start to its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in Group A. After a goalless first half at Estadio Guadalajara, Czech captain Ladislav Krejci put his side ahead in the 59th minute with a header from a set piece. South Korea responded quickly, with Hwang In-beom leveling the score eight minutes later after the Asians had created the better chances throughout the match. Czechia thought it had regained the lead when Tomas Soucek headed home from a free kick, but the goal was…
Cross-border collaborations have dominated fashion headlines more than ever. Gaurav Gupta dressing Beyoncé. Manish Malhotra crafting a custom for Naomi Campbell. Faraz Manan for Kareena Kapoor. These moments are powerful, sometimes commercially driven and occasionally genuinely personal. But when a global pop star chooses a designer for his own wedding, the calculus changes entirely. There are no brand synergies to calculate, no magazine covers being chased. It is purely about taste. About trust. About what you want to wear on the day that becomes memory. That is precisely what made Mohsin Naveed Ranjha’s commission to dress Karan Aujla and his wife Palak for…
The Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) commended Saudi Arabia’s efforts in supporting Arab and Islamic causes, foremost among them the Palestinian cause. It also praised the Kingdom’s role in promoting regional stability, sponsoring dialogue and peace initiatives, and advancing reform and development at the national and Arab levels in line with a forward-looking vision based on stability and sustainability. In the final statement of its 39th conference, the union congratulated Saudi Arabia on assuming the presidency of the current session, represented by Speaker of the Shura Council Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al Al-Sheikh. It expressed full confidence in the Kingdom’s leadership and…
Stuart Hubbard, Global Senior Director, AI and Advanced Development, Zebra Technologies, discusses the intelligence supercycle, ACI and multimodal AI in this exclusive Q&A. The concept of an “Intelligence Supercycle” suggests a rapid shift in how decisions and work are done—what are the most immediate, tangible changes manufacturers should expect on the factory floor in the next 2–3 years? There have been several supercycles or industrial leaps, each marked by specific technologies that transformed and shaped work and society long term. Steam power, electricity, computing and digitalisation brought about new ways of working, new jobs, and whole new industries with possibilities…
BEIJING — Chinese security officers have arrested an American citizen who studies politics in Myanmar, accusing him of spying and endangering Chinese national security. U Min Zin was arrested in early June, according to the New York Times. He disappeared on June 3 while in Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan Province, which borders Myanmar. China confirmed Min Zin’s arrest at a press conference on Friday afternoon, saying he was suspected of spying and endangering China’s national security. The Chinese government has notified the US consulate general in the southern city of Guangzhou, according to Lin Jian, a spokesman for…