Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia won two gold, three silver, and one bronze medals at the second edition of the North African Olympiad in Informatics (NAOI) 2026 held in Libya on April 18. The first edition launched in Algeria; this year’s edition included 58 competitors from nine North African countries and guest nations. With the aim of enhancing regional cooperation in competitive programming, the NAOI helps identify young talent in computer science and prepares them for international competitions, most notably the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI). The Kingdom’s achievements in the second NAOI fare results of intensive training programs comprising multiple…
Nestlé Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, celebrated the graduation of the second cohort of the “Nestlé Academy” program, following the completion of the program by 15 male and female students. This milestone reflects the company’s deep commitment to empowering national talent, investing in Saudi human capital, and strengthening its role as an active partner in achieving national development goals. The training program aims to develop their skills and enhance their readiness to enter the labor market, It was held from May 3 to 14, 2026, and included theoretical training and practical applications, in…
SHEROES 2026, organised by Funun Arts Group in collaboration with Khaleej Times, concluded on a powerful and emotional note at the Khaleej Times headquarters in Dubai, bringing together artists, entrepreneurs, educators, sustainability advocates, media professionals and changemakers from around the world for a celebration of women, leadership, creativity, and collective growth. Held under the theme ‘Give to Gain’, the fourth edition of the initiative explored how community-led leadership can create more inclusive and resilient societies. Through art exhibitions, panel discussions, storytelling, and cultural dialogue, the event created a space where conversations around purpose and human connection took centre stage. The…
“Mohammad Al Habib” Real Estate has launched its new corporate campaign, “Towards brighter horizon”, which embodies the company’s direction and long-term vision toward developing more sustainable urban communities centered around people, balancing quality of life, aesthetic design, and thoughtful planning. The campaign reflects the company’s journey spanning more than five decades in the real estate development and investment sector across the Kingdom. The slogan “Towards brighter horizon” represents a future promise that reflects “Mohammad Al Habib” Real Estate’s direction toward developing more sustainable and human-centric communities. It also marks a new phase in the company’s real estate development and investment…
Anthropic recently added a toggle instal inside of Claude Cowork in an attempt to move its AI capabilities down from the enterprise level to small- and-medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The AI player bills its Claude for Small Businesses suite of services as way to put AI inside the software small business owners are already using, including QuickBooks, PayPal, HubSpot, Canva, Docusign, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. It is available with 15 ready-to-run agentic workflows and 15 skills built around the tasks business owners said slow them down most. The task-automation platform allows businesses to browse the web, manage files and execute…
NEW DELHI — Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday urged BRICS nations to condemn what he called violations of international law by the United States and Israel, including “their illegal aggression” his country. His remarks at a two-day meeting in New Delhi underscore divisions within the expanded BRICS bloc, as the US-Israeli war in Iran casts a shadow over the gathering of foreign ministers. Araghchi criticized Washington, describing the war as “illegal expansionism and warmongering,” and said Iran remained open to diplomacy while being ready to defend itself “with all available means.” “Iran therefore calls upon BRICS member states…
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on the Palestinian territories, saying the Trump administration likely violated her free-speech rights by imposing the measures after she criticized Israel’s war in Gaza. Albanese, an Italian lawyer who is UN special rapporteur on the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories, was sanctioned after she publicly criticized Washington’s policy on Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in Gaza. The sanctions barred her from entering the US and banking there. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed the sanctions on Albanese in July 2025, following an executive order…
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,…
MANILA — Philippine police have said they detained a man in connection with the gunfire on Wednesday night inside the Philippine senate, where a lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court took refuge. Meanwhile, Philippine authorities were seeking confirmation on Thursday of reports that Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa, one-time enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly drug crackdown on drugs, had slipped away overnight. “Several sources confirmed that Senator Bato is no longer in the Senate premises. But we are still getting confirmation,” Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro told a press conference. Gunshots were heard late on Wednesday inside the…
The Haramain High-Speed Railway, one of the world’s 10 fastest electric rail networks operating at speeds of up to 300 km/h through advanced signaling and communication systems, has prepared a comprehensive operational plan in coordination with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to accommodate increased demand during the Hajj season. From the 1st to the 20th of Dhu Al-Qidah, more than 5,300 train trips are being operated, providing over 2.21 million seats, an increase of more than 210,000 seats compared to the same period last year. The railway is a key component of the Kingdom’s railway expansion strategy and links major cities…