Author: Editorial Team
MAKKAH — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for the Utilization of Hady and Adahi (Adahi) announced the availability of purchasing Hady vouchers for 2026 Hajj Season at a unified price of SR720 per voucher through a package of approved official channels. This is aimed at facilitating the performance of rituals for pilgrims and beneficiaries inside and outside the Kingdom through a reliable and organized process that ensures implementation of operations according to the highest Shariah, health, and organizational standards. Approved purchase channels include Adahi, Nusuk, and Ehsan platforms, in addition to Saudi National Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi, Al Rajhi…
The central kitchen affiliated with King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 24,000 hot meals to the most vulnerable groups in central and southern Gaza Strip, benefiting 24,000 individuals, as part of the Saudi public campaign to provide relief to the Palestinian people in the strip. The assistance comes as an extension of the humanitarian role undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and support affected families amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily
Meta Platforms recently completed its purchase of Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup developing AI models for robots, as part of a major initiative focused on building humanoid technology. A representative for Meta told Mobile World Live it closed the acquisition on the 1st of May 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a company at the frontier of robotic intelligence designed to enable robots to understand, predict and adapt to human behaviours in complex and dynamic environments”, Meta stated. The representative explained the Assured Robot Intelligence “will bring a deep expertise in how we can design…
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Tuesday a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Ayman Safadi. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the region and the efforts being made in this regard. They also reviewed continuing bilateral coordination and consultations between the two countries. Source: Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers on Tuesday reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support for the Gulf states and the measures they are taking to ensure their security and stability. The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, condemned the treacherous attacks on the territories and territorial waters of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait. At the outset of the session, the Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on the contents of the two messages he received from President Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan. In a…
The rise of individuals with personal brands and online following has been an unparalleled trend in the digital era. While the trend has exploded due to several factors, such as the rising consumption of digital media and technological advancements that have made it easier to create and share content, it has also shaped a whole new industry that now operates as part of the creator economy. “As the ecosystem grows, the total addressable market of the creator economy could roughly double in size over the next five years to $480 billion by 2027 from $250 billion today,” cites a 2023…
As digital transformation accelerates across the Kingdom, cyber threats targeting critical sectors have grown in both sophistication and intent. Today’s rivals are no longer individual hackers; they are highly coordinated groups leveraging advanced tools to disrupt essential services, compromise sensitive data, and undermine economic stability. According to Cyble’s Saudi Arabia Threat Landscape Report 2025, attackers conducted 54 confirmed data breaches and leaks, 27 incidents of compromised access sales (initial access brokerage), and 13 ransomware attacks operated by 11 separate groups. From energy and finance to healthcare, transportation, and telecommunications, the attack scope has expanded considerably. Critical infrastructure, once protected by…
On World Anti-Ransomware Day, the conversation around cybersecurity has shifted decisively. Ransomware is no longer a question of if but when — and increasingly, how fast. With AI-generated attacks now probing networks continuously and average breakout times collapsing to under 30 minutes, the threat landscape has outpaced the defences most organisations were built to deploy. For businesses across the Middle East, the stakes have never been higher. Attackers are no longer simply encrypting data. Modern threat actors are infiltrating identities, weaponising privileged access, exfiltrating sensitive information, and disrupting operations in sectors where downtime translates directly into economic, regulatory, and reputational…
MAKKAH — The Hajj security forces arrested one Saudi citizen, two Yemeni residents, and one Egyptian resident for violating Hajj regulations by attempting to enter Makkah without a Hajj permit. The security authorities started taking legal action against them. The General Directorate of Public Security urged Saudi citizens and residents to adhere to Hajj regulations and guidelines, and to report any violations by calling 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the Kingdom. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef discussed ways to enhance Saudi-Indian cooperation in the fertilizer sector during a virtual meeting with India’s Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday. The ministers highlighted the strong and longstanding relations between Saudi Arabia and India, as well as their deep economic ties. They stressed the importance of enabling the private sector to capitalize on promising investment opportunities in both countries in support of their economic development goals and mutual interests. The ministers reviewed ways to develop supply chains related to phosphate and fertilizer products, emphasizing…