Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Ministry of Energy launched on Thursday the qualification phase for competitions to establish, own, and operate truck-based compressed natural gas (CNG) distribution projects by tankers in the Riyadh and Eastern regions. These competitions are part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen the natural gas sector’s infrastructure, improve service quality, foster a competitive environment in this vital field, and enhance the use of technology to facilitate access to natural gas. With the aim of maximizing the economic, environmental, and social benefits of petroleum resources, this is expected to help reduce reliance on liquid fuels and support the transition…
Statement by the Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki “An agreement has been signed today for the future release of (1750) Prisoners of War and detainees from all Yemeni parties and Coalition forces. The agreement included (27) from Coalition forces, (7) of which are Saudi Prisoners of War. The agreement was signed this afternoon, Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the Jordanian Capital (Amman) between the Yemeni parties. The signing of the agreement was under the auspices of the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Hans…
RIYADH — More than 448 million electronic transactions were made on the Ministry of Interior’s digital platform and app, Absher, during 2025. According to the ministry, its technical services during 2025 carried out through the Absher platform has reached 448,243,708. Of those transactions, 417,370,816 were from individuals (Absher Individuals) while 30,872,892 were from businesses (Absher Business). The total number of beneficiaries from the platform and app has reached over 32 million individuals and more than 1.8 million businesses. Absher’s key impacts include: faster service completion, maximizing resource utilization, improving spending efficiency, and reducing the number of in-person visits/reviews to the…
LONDON — Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government and is poised to challenge him for the Labour leadership. In his resignation letter to the prime minister published online, the former health secretary said he has “lost confidence” in Starmer’s leadership. Streeting accused Starmer of creating a “vacuum” where the country needed a “vision” and urged him to “listen to your colleagues”. “Where we need vision, we have a vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift,” Streeting said. It is widely expected Streeting will now mount a leadership challenge against the prime minister.…
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh with UK Prime Minister’s Chief Business, Investment and Trade Adviser Varun Chandra to discuss prospects for expanding the Saudi-UK partnership in the fields of the digital economy, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and future technologies. The two sides explored opportunities to attract UK technology companies to the Kingdom, in addition to strengthening joint ventures and strategic investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy, in a way that supports the growth of the digital economy and reinforces the Kingdom’s position as a global technology…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha met with UK Prime Minister’s Chief Business, Investment and Trade Advisor Varun Chandra at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. They discussed prospects for expanding the Saudi-UK partnership in the fields of the digital economy, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and future technologies. The two sides explored opportunities to attract UK technology companies to the Kingdom, in addition to strengthening joint ventures and strategic investments in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy,. This is in a way that supports the growth of the digital economy and reinforces…
BEIRUT— Lebanon’s President Gen. Joseph Aoun received Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Waleed Bukhari at Baabda Palace to mark the conclusion of his diplomatic tenure in the country. President Aoun decorated Bukhari with the National Order of the Cedar, commending his role in strengthening and developing relations between the two countries across various fields. Aoun wished Bukhari success in his new endeavors. Bukhari expressed his gratitude and his hope that Lebanon would reclaim its prominence in the region and that its people would enjoy security, stability, and prosperity. Source: Saudi Gazette
Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have engineered small particles that transport a team of six proteins into living cells, where they form a nanoscale factory, working together to produce violacein, a natural bioactive compound being studied for therapeutic applications. According to a press release issued by the KAUST today, the research offers an early demonstration of how future therapies might one day generate treatment molecules directly inside the body, only where they are needed. This approach could, in time, help treatments act more precisely at the site of disease, while reducing unwanted effects on healthy…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the readiness of more than 33,000 buses and 5,000 taxis to serve pilgrims during the Hajj season 2026. This is part of the authority’s operational and regulatory plans to support smooth mobility and raise transport service efficiency for pilgrims across all stages of their movement. The TGA has been exerting integrated operational and organizational efforts to enhance transport service readiness and operational efficiency. In this respect, it provides diverse transport services at approved prices in accordance with regulatory and oversight requirements that ensure service quality and beneficiary safety, supporting a safe and…
L’Oréal is deepening its long-term investment in Saudi Arabia, positioning the Kingdom at the center of its regional growth strategy as demand for beauty, sustainability and women-led workforce initiatives accelerates under Vision 2030. Speaking in an interview during the L’Oréal For the Future Summit in Jeddah, Managing Director Laurent Duffier said Saudi Arabia had become one of the group’s fastest-growing markets globally, driven by a young digital population, rising consumer sophistication and expanding opportunities in the beauty economy. 1. Why is L’Oréal to hosting this year’s L’Oréal For the Future Summit in Jeddah? What does the city represent for the…