Author: Editorial Team
NEW YORK CITY — A 51-year-old man stabbed two people in broad daylight near Central Park on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City Thursday afternoon, according to police, who are evaluating whether the attacks were potential hate crimes. The assailant, identified as Raul Morales, attacked the two men in separate incidents at around 1:30 p.m., leaving them wounded, the police said. Both were expected to survive. It was not immediately clear what led to the midday attack in the heart of the Upper West Side, a residential neighborhood with low crime rates. The initial investigation suggests…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court. On Thursday, his administration unveiled its latest workaroundafter the Supreme Court rejected his most aggressive tariffs on foreign goods earlier this year. Starting at 12:01 a.m. Friday, dozens of America’s trading partners from Europe to China to India will face new tariffs on goods shipped to the United States, according to a statement from the office of the US Trade Representative on…
Makkah Reg Source: Riyadh Daily
Abu Dhabi – In line with the Abu Dhabi Government’s commitment to elevating public-sector leadership, the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) has launched the AI-powered Policy Development Programme, a new executive capability-building initiative designed for Executive Directors and equivalent senior leaders with strategic and operational involvement in policy design, implementation and oversight. To deliver the programme, the DGE has partnered with the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), a world-leading policy institute. Through this AI-powered programme, executive-level professionals will develop advanced policy development skills that enhance policy quality and support the translation of knowledge into…
RIYADH — More than 300 tons of contaminated food were prevented from entering Saudi Arabia during the second quarter of 2026, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) said. According to the SFDA’s Regulatory Enforcement Report, the authority identified 1,960 violating establishments, seized 1,016 products, and conducted 17,096 inspection visits during the second quarter of 2026. The authority said compliance with the SFDA’s regulations and bylaws is mandatory, warning that violations are subject to legal procedures and regulatory penalties. Source: Saudi Gazette
NEW DELHI — Thousands of young protesters were camped on the streets of India’s capital New Delhi on Thursday defying new restrictions in the latest show of strength as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the issue publicly for the first time on Thursday, announcing fast-track courts to try and punish officials involved in examination paper leaks. The protests began more than a month ago over alleged leaks in some of the country’s most competitive entrance exams for medical colleges and government jobs. The movement has since expanded beyond exam grievances, drawing professionals and families while channeling broader frustration. From New…
Turtle Bay Resort at The Red Sea has introduced its summer program, offering a range of recreational, wellness and family activities alongside seasonal dining inspired by Umluj’s annual mango harvest. The resort’s summer menu features locally grown mangoes sourced from Muhammadiah Farm near Umluj. Seasonal offerings include fresh mango selections, smoothies, desserts and dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients across several of the resort’s restaurants and cafés. Guests can also visit the Umluj Mango Festival, which runs daily during the season and brings together local growers showcasing regional produce. The summer program includes water-based activities operated by Red Sea Global’s…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt on his country’s National Day. HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Egypt steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
Uma Sandilya and Rajavardhan Nalluri. Appointment follows a year of accelerating customer growth, the launch of the Artemis edition of the Kore.ai Agent Platform, and Leader placements from Gartner and Forrester Dubai — Kore.ai, the global leader in enterprise AI platforms and agentic applications, today named Uma Sandilya Chief Commercial Officer. Sandilya takes end-to-end ownership of sales, go-to-market (GTM), marketing, and strategy, uniting the company’s commercial functions under a single leader as enterprise buyers move agentic AI from pilots into production. Enterprise AI has reached the moment Kore.ai was built for. Buying decisions that once sat with individual departments now consolidate at the…
TAIZ — Thousands of people gathered in Yemen’s Taiz on Thursday to call for an end to the Houthi siege of the city, support efforts to restore state institutions and reaffirm backing for the country’s political leadership. Participants carried Yemeni flags and banners expressing support for the republican system, the restoration of state institutions and efforts to end Houthi control. A statement issued at the rally voiced full support for the roadmap outlined by Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi, describing it as a national framework for restoring state institutions, safeguarding Yemen’s sovereignty and easing the humanitarian suffering of the…