Author: Editorial Team
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al Alsheikh received Grand Mufti of Montenegro Rifat Fejzić and his delegation in Jeddah today during their Hajj visit under the ministry-supervised Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Program. The two sides discussed cooperation, supporting dawah and educational programs, addressing the needs of Montenegrin Muslims, and enhancing joint Islamic work. Grand Mufti Fejzić praised Saudi Arabia’s extensive efforts to serve Islam and Muslims. He commended the ministry’s program for its role in hosting key global scholars with the continuous support of the Saudi leadership. Source: Riyadh Daily
Google and Samsung Electronics recently provided a glimpse of a pair of smart glasses designs set to be released in certain markets later on in 2026. The wearables are expected to heavily promote new AI features. Details on the models were released at Google I/O 2026 on the 19th of May. The designs were created in partnership with spectacles brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Google refers to the range as intelligent eyewear, asserting the products combine AI and everyday wearability. The glasses are designed to pair to a mobile phone and use the Android XR platform built by Google,…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation of the explosion that occurred near a building belonging to the Syrian Ministry of Defense in Damascus, which resulted in the death of a soldier and the injury of civilians. The ministry stated that Saudi Arabia reiterates its firm stance against all forms of violence and expresses its condolences and solidarity with Syria, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani. During the call, they discussed bilateral relations and the latest regional developments of mutual interest. Source: Saudi Gazette
A global move to rename one of the world’s most common hormonal disorders is being welcomed by UAE doctors, who say the previous term often misled patients, delayed diagnosis, and reduced a complex metabolic condition to “just ovarian cysts”. Earlier this week, an international coalition of researchers, clinicians, and patient advocacy groups announced that Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) will now be known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), a name experts say better reflects the condition’s broader hormonal and metabolic impact. The disorder affects an estimated 170 million women worldwide and is a leading cause of infertility. For UAE-based specialists,…
Member of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Sulaiman emphasized the importance of integrated security efforts in ensuring compliance with Hajj regulations, while highlighting the critical need to counter rumors and misinformation through effective communication and the dissemination of official, reliable information. Speaking at a Ministry of Interior’s Hajj symposium in Makkah, Sheikh Al-Sulaiman commended the ministry and other government agencies for raising awareness of Hajj procedures. He noted that these efforts contribute to the safety of pilgrims, rapid response times, and professional crowd management. Source: Riyadh Daily
Verizon has recently determined that exploiting vulnerabilities surpassed stolen credentials to become the number one data breach entry point in 2025, thanks to the use of AI by threat actors. In the 19th edition of its annual Data Breach Investigations Report, the US operator stated software flaws rather than stolen passwords had become the dominant entry point. In a review of more than 31,000 incidents, Verizon found 31% started with vulnerability exploitation. Verizon stated attackers are using AI to spot and exploit known vulnerabilities at machine speed, with the technology accelerating attacks from months to hours. It also noted hackers…
RIYADH — The construction cost index in Saudi Arabia rose by 2.4 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year. This increase is primarily attributed to a 2.4 percent rise in construction costs for the residential sector and a 2.7 percent increase in costs for the non-residential sector, according to the report of the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The residential sector index recorded a year-on-year increase of 2.4 percent, largely driven by a 4.7 percent rise in equipment and machinery rental costs. This increase reflects a 6.3 percent rise in rental costs for equipment…
RIYADH — The Saudi Health Authority (Weqaya) reaffirmed the Kingdom’s preparedness to address potential Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks. It was revealed that there are no confirmed or suspected cases of Ebola and Hantavirus within the Kingdom. “The health status of pilgrims remains reassuring, under continuous, round-the-clock monitoring in full coordination with authorities inside and outside the Kingdom,” the Weqaya said. Precautionary measures are being reinforced, with daily health monitoring conducted for pilgrims arriving from countries neighboring outbreak zones. Weqaya stated that its ongoing surveillance of the Ebola virus outbreak in Congo and Uganda, is underway, in coordination with international health…
Why do writers feel the need to ‘escape’ to write? While I’d been writing for years, I didn’t know much about these glorified getaways and I’d never applied for one. So, I was pleasantly surprised when I answered a phone call asking me if I would be interested to travel to a residency in the US. Unsure what to expect, I attended the International Writers Program at the University of Iowa as one of 32 writers in residence from all over the world. What I discovered was a unique combination of calm and community that inspired me then, and long…