Author: Editorial Team
DUBAI — The US military said it began launching air strikes on Iran early Thursday in “a powerful response” to Tehran’s attempted surprise attacks targeting American forces in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz as the war reignited and again drawing in the Islamic republic’s proxies. The latest hostilities came a day after the conflict expanded with the first publicly announced joint US-Saudi strikes, which targeted Iran-aligned militias in Iraq, dashing hopes of a return to negotiations after a nearly week-long lull in fighting “The strikes are a powerful response to yesterday’s attempted Iranian attacks on US forces…
Madinah Dates Season 2026 is attracting growing numbers of visitors, offering a seasonal celebration of the region’s renowned date varieties, including Ajwa, Safawi, and Barni, while highlighting Madinah’s economic and cultural significance as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading date-producing regions. The season provides visitors with the opportunity to explore a wide range of date varieties and value-added products in an experience that reflects the quality of local produce and the hospitality for which Madinah is known. It also supports local farmers, producers, and entrepreneurs in the date industry, strengthening appreciation for the region’s agricultural heritage. Among the event’s key attractions is the…
Sachin Nayyar, CEO of Saviynt. New customer acquisitions grew more than 80% as organisations increasingly adopt new identity security solutions designed for the age of AI Dubai — Saviynt, a leading provider of identity security solutions, announced significant business momentum, surpassing $300 million in annual recurring revenue while growing bookings by more than 80% and maintaining a leading 96% customer retention rate. The company also announced the launch of Zuma, a complete AI identity security platform that provides organisations with an innovative, agile, and effective solution to adopt, deploy, and scale AI solutions. Saviynt’s financial achievements reflect the growing demand for modern identity…
NEW YORK — The US man who stabbed and partially blinded author Salman Rushdie at a speaking engagement in 2022 was found guilty on Wednesday of additional charges, including providing material support to a terrorist group. Hadi Matar, 28, already serving a 25-year prison term on state charges of attempted murder for the knife assault, now faces a maximum penalty of life behind bars when he is sentenced on his federal conviction, scheduled for November 3. Matar was convicted in a New York federal court on Wednesday of providing assistance to Hezbollah, the Lebanese armed faction which is designated as…
ATHENS —Three Greek firefighters died battling blazes during high winds on the island of Crete and the mainland as wildfires spread across Europe on Wednesday after days of devastating fires in Spain and France. In Crete, gale-force winds whipped up flames prompting the evacuation of several villages, and two firefighters died after becoming trapped near the village of Krya Vrysi while they were driving between fire fronts when the blaze swept through the Rethymno region in the island’s west. Another firefighter died in a separate fire after being found unconscious near the southern Peloponnese port town of Gytheio. Residents and…
RIYADH — A penalty of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on Hajj and Umrah service companies that fail to notify authorities of pilgrims or Umrah performers who overstay their authorized period of stay in the Kingdom, Saudi Public Security warned. Public Security said the fine applies to companies and establishments that delay notifying the competent authorities of any Hajj pilgrim or Umrah performer who remains in the Kingdom after the expiration of their authorized period of stay. It added that the financial penalty may reach SR100,000 and will be multiplied according to the number of violators. Authorities urged the…
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia, concluded the final qualifiers for the 4th International Holy Quran Competition in the Balkan countries. The competition is organized by the ministry, represented by the Religious Attaché Office at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the participation of 200 male and female contestants representing 29 countries. On the final day, the five-member specialized judging committee listened to the recitations of 70 contestants, completing the assessment of all participants in the final qualifiers in accordance with precise…
Dubai — The Esports Foundation (EF) and Lenovo have announced an expanded partnership, with Lenovo becoming a Global Partner of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC) and powering the world’s largest esports event with its high-performance Legion gaming devices. The EWC 2026 will be bringing the world’s largest esports event to Paris for the first time, welcoming more than 2,000 players, 200 esports teams and fans from over 100 countries between July 6 and August 23. As EWC expands into the international stage, Lenovo joins the event’s Founding Partner roster, bringing its latest Legion desktop PCs and monitors to competition arenas,…
ROME — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan called for the immediate end of settler violence against the Palestinian people, saying attacks carried out under the protection or with the support of Israeli security forces must be halted and those responsible held accountable. Speaking at a high-level interfaith dialogue meeting in Rome on Wednesday, Prince Faisal said dialogue among followers of different faiths has become a strategic necessity and a fundamental pillar for achieving a just and lasting peace. The meeting, held as part of the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Plan, was chaired by Italian Deputy Prime Minister…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will host the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad (INSO 2026) in Jeddah, with the participation of 19 countries represented by approximately 120 students and scientific specialists. The event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Education, the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba), and the King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE). With King Abdulaziz University hosting the event from August 2 to 9, 2026, the opening ceremony will be held on Monday, August 3, under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the…