Author: Editorial Team
DAMMAM — Saudi Civil Defense on Wednesday announced that the danger prompting an emergency alert in Dammam had passed, minutes after urging residents to take shelter and follow precautionary measures. In an update issued through the National Platform for Early Warning in Emergencies, Civil Defense confirmed that the situation had ended and called on residents to continue following official instructions, avoid gathering or filming incidents, and contact emergency services by dialing 911 if needed. Earlier, authorities issued an emergency alert advising residents to remain calm, move to the nearest safe location inside buildings, stay away from windows and exposed areas,…
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has warned against abruptly stopping certain medications, saying doing so may trigger withdrawal symptoms in patients whose bodies have become accustomed to long-term treatment. The authority urged patients to consult a physician before discontinuing any prescribed medication, noting that some drugs require gradual dose reduction under medical supervision. The SFDA said medications commonly associated with withdrawal symptoms when stopped suddenly include antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, sedatives and sleeping pills, certain painkillers, beta blockers, corticosteroid-containing medicines and antipsychotic drugs. According to the authority, withdrawal symptoms may include headaches, dizziness or loss of balance,…
ROSHN Source: Riyadh Daily
Talal Alsaif, Regional Director, Central Gulf, Nutanix. Nutanix, a leader in hybrid multicloud computing, recently announced the Saudi Arabia findings of its eighth annual Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey and research report, highlighting how organisations in the Kingdom are rapidly embracing AI while navigating challenges related to governance, infrastructure readiness, and data sovereignty. The findings show that AI adoption is reshaping enterprise IT strategies across Saudi Arabia, driving increased demand for modern application architectures. Containers are emerging as a critical enabler of this transformation. At the same time, organisations face growing complexity as they scale AI initiatives, particularly around visibility,…
WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia and the United States signed a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement on Wednesday, establishing the legal framework for long-term collaboration on the Kingdom’s peaceful nuclear energy program. Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wrightsigned the agreement, commonly known as a 123 Agreement, along with a bilateral safeguards agreement. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the agreements establish the legal foundation for a decades-long partnership aimed at expanding Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear energy program while upholding international standards for nuclear safety, security and nonproliferation. The agreement is expected to…
RIYADH — The sixth edition of the Saudi Media Forum will be held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman from Feb. 1 to 3, 2027, in Riyadh, bringing together media leaders, policymakers, experts and technology companies from around the world. Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari expressed his gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the royal patronage, saying it reflects the leadership’s commitment to developing the media sector and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s global position. Al-Dosari said the forum has established itself as one of the region’s leading…
As fintech leaders, global payment networks, banks, and policymakers gathered at Money20/20 Europe 2026 -that was held in Amsterdam- to shape the future of financial services, Iraq had a different story to tell. While the conversation elsewhere centred on artificial intelligence, payments, and digital identity, Qi arrived with an Iraqi story that shows digital transformation is not built on technology alone; it is built on national infrastructure capable of connecting citizens, merchants, government, and the financial sector within a single digital ecosystem. This was more than attendance at a global conference. It was an opportunity to put Iraq on the…
As families increasingly seek meaningful ways to spend time together, multi-generational travel continues to shape the way holidays are planned. This summer, Canopy by Hilton Seychelles Resort offers an idyllic island getaway for families to unwind, reconnect and make memories through shared experiences. Soak up sun-drenched afternoons by the beach, explore the wonders of Mahé together or simply settle into the gentle rhythms of island life. Set along the picturesque shores of Anse à la Mouche on Mahé’s south coast, the resort blends the warmth of island living with thoughtfully designed spaces that make family travel feel effortless. From spacious…
RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) announced Wednesday that it had initiated criminal proceedings in 15 corruption cases involving bribery, abuse of office, fraud, theft of public property and other financial and administrative offenses, with legal procedures continuing against those involved. Among the most significant cases, Nazaha arrested a Saudi businessman accused of offering SR1.6 million to a customs broker to facilitate the entry of two shipping containers carrying restricted tobacco products through Jeddah Islamic Port without paying approximately SR14 million in customs duties. A Ministry of Health employee in one of the Kingdom’s regions was detained for…
Konica Khandelwal. Appointment strengthens regional leadership as Kapture CX scales its Agentic AI platform across BFSI, Retail and Public Sector following its recent pre-Series B funding Dubai — Kapture CX, a global, verticalised full-stack Agentic AI platform for customer experience automation, today announced the appointment of Konica Khandelwal as Vice President – Middle East. Based in Dubai, she will lead the company’s regional growth strategy with a focus on accelerating agentic AI adoption. The appointment builds on Kapture CX’s recent funding and reflects the company’s continued focus on scaling its commercial operations across the GCC. In her new role, Konica…