Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 14,165 illegal residents in a week. The arrests were made in the joint inspections, carried out by the security forces in collaboration with the relevant government agencies, during the period between August 27 and September 2, the Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday. Those who were arrested include 7,121 violators of the Residency Law, 3,636 violators of the Border Security Law, and 3,408 violators of the Labor Law. A total of 12,363 illegal residents were deported while 18,937 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents and 3,240…
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour halt to strikes on Kyiv starting at midnight Saturday as US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow in an effort to revive stalled negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. “Putin has ordered that no strikes be carried out against Kyiv for three days, starting at midnight today,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russia’s Tass news agency. Peskov said the decision was linked to preparations for Witkoff and Kushner’s planned visit to the Ukrainian capital on Sunday. He also confirmed that Putin would meet the two envoys in…
TABUK — Two Eurasian Griffon vultures rehabilitated and released from Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve have established new home ranges in Armenia and Iraq after journeys spanning eight countries across the Middle East. Tracking data released by the reserve to mark International Vulture Awareness Day shows that the two birds, known as Vultures 536 and 535, have remained within 100 kilometers of their respective home ranges after years of movement across the region. Vulture 536 has settled in Armenia, while Vulture 535 has made its home in Iraq. Tagged Eurasian Griffon vulture in flight in Prince Mohammed bin Salman…
Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket. Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket, says the traditionally complex process is increasingly out of step with the digital experiences residents have come to expect. The UAE has transformed how residents access government, banking and utility services, yet estate planning remains a complex and often time-consuming process. Growing demand for faster, more accessible digital experiences is now creating an opportunity to modernise how people protect their assets and secure their families’ futures. Anton Pirinen, Founder and CEO of Blanket, says the traditionally complex process is increasingly out of step with the digital experiences…
The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC) designated 11 Olympic and Paralympic priority sports for podium finishes and announced a delegation of 144 athletes competing across 19 disciplines at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, set to open in Japan in mid-September. Speaking at the periodic sports sector conference, SOPC CEO and Secretary-General Abdulaziz Baeshen outlined the target sports: athletics, judo, taekwondo, karate, jujitsu, swimming, weightlifting, shooting, equestrian, fencing, and wrestling. Baeshen noted the strategy benchmarked leading international models, where select sports account for up to 80% of top medal tallies. To develop long-term athletic capability, the committee approved a…
Virtuoso, the leading global network specializing in luxury and experiential travel, announced its 2026 VirtuosoGlobal Awards during its 38th annual Virtuoso Travel Week, held August8-14 in Las Vegas. Honorees were recognized and celebrated at theVirtuoso Awards Gala on August 13. Among those honored, Al FarisInternational Travel & Tourism Co. was distinguished among thenetwork’s most respected travel agencies, advisors and preferred partners,recognized for setting the standard of excellence in their category. “The Virtuoso Awards honor the members and partners whose vision,innovation and commitment continue to shape the future of luxury travel,”said Virtuoso Chairman and CEO Matthew D. Upchurch. “Theirachievements reflect the…
stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has announced the launch of colab, its innovation and corporate venture-building arm, at LEAP 2026. The launch strengthens the group’s venture ecosystem and expands its ability to unlock new sources of growth through innovation. colab provides a dedicated capability to systematically identify, build and scale new digital ventures. Leveraging stc group’s assets, including its market reach, digital infrastructure and industry expertise, colab will explore emerging opportunities, experiment with new technologies and business models, and turn validated opportunities into scalable businesses. The launch adds a new dimension to stc group’s venture ecosystem, bringing together startup acceleration through InspireU, strategic venture investment through tali ventures, and corporate venture building through colab. Motaz Alangari, stc group…
Once associated mainly with bodybuilders and gym enthusiasts, creatine is increasingly attracting interest from women seeking to improve strength, exercise performance and recovery. But should every woman add it to her routine? UAE health experts say the answer depends on the individual. While creatine may be useful for some healthy adults, it should not be taken simply because it is popular or has worked for someone else. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound produced by the body and obtained in smaller amounts from foods such as meat and fish. It is stored mainly in the muscles, where it helps supply…
1. Many organizations in the Kingdom have already run AI pilots, but far fewer have moved them into daily operations. What is holding that transition back, and what changes once the right tooling is in place? That is a very good question. What we are seeing right now is not unique to Saudi Arabia; it is a global challenge. First, the AI landscape is changing extremely quickly. Tools and models evolve almost daily, and a model that is considered leading today may be surpassed tomorrow. Second, organizations face an overwhelming number of options, making it difficult to determine which technologies…
Tim Pfaelzer and Mena Migally discuss AI governance, data security, Saudi Arabia’s technology transformation and Veeam’s regional partner ecosystem. Source: Tahawul Tech