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His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney today at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where an official reception ceremony was held followed by a session of talks. During the session, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations, areas of cooperation, and opportunities for development across various sectors, as well as the latest regional and international developments. HRH the Crown Prince and the Canadian prime minister also witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MoUs): First: An MoU between the Saudi Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources…
Meta Platforms has recently released its in-house imaging tool Muse Image across their Meta AI chatbot. This news comes as the company works to attract creators and advertisers while reducing their reliance on third parties. It is the first AI image generation model built by Meta Superintelligence Labs following the launch of the company’s initial large language model in April. According to Meta’s blog post, users can describe what they want in conversational language and let Meta AI handle the rest, including tasks like placing themselves in front of a landmark, removing a photobomber from a shot, or generating a…
JEDDAH — Saudi Investment Minister Fahad Al-Saif said Saudi Arabia and Canada are entering a new phase of economic and investment partnership, supported by a shared vision to promote growth, innovation and high-value investment opportunities. Speaking at the Saudi-Canadian Investment Forum in Jeddah in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Al-Saif said the Kingdom has become one of the fastest-growing economies in the G20. He said Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product has grown by more than 85% since 2017, rising from about $720 billion to more than $1.3 trillion last year. Al-Saif added that the International Monetary Fund…
As OMODA & JAECOO vehicles continue attracting attention across Dubai, the company has officially confirmed that they are showcasing its upcoming Super Intelligent Valet Parking (SIVP) technology, an advanced assisted driving feature scheduled to debut in the UAE soon. Following weeks of speculation generated by viral social media videos showing the OMODA & JAECOO vehicles performing precise parking manoeuvres during Dubai’s intense summer heat, OMODA & JAECOO has confirmed that the technology is currently being localised for the UAE market ahead of its planned introduction. The UAE will become the first market in the Middle East to introduce the feature,…
DUBAI — Iranian forces launched attacks on American military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following deadly US strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, putting further strain on a three-week-old ceasefire agreement, Reuters reported. The attacks came on the day that Iran buries its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, in the culmination of a week of mass funeral processions and rallies. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli attack on the first day of the war on February 28. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy said the US attacks and intervention in redirecting shipping through the Strait of…
The Paris Haute Couture calendar is notoriously gatekept. For decades, its strict codes have been guarded by legacy French houses, making it the ultimate, elusive stage for global designers. But this season, a historic shift took over the Parisian runways, with unapologetic Indian craftsmanship written all over it. On July 8, Manish Malhotra made his long-awaited debut on the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar with his Fall/Winter 2026–27 collection, a showcase that doubled as a heartfelt tribute to his mother, whom he simply called his ‘Maa’, and a defining milestone for India’s growing presence on the global couture stage.…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held official talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Jeddah on Thursday, reviewing bilateral relations and discussing regional and international developments. The Crown Prince welcomed Carney at Al-Salam Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held before the two leaders held formal talks. They reviewed Saudi-Canadian relations and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation across various sectors, as well as regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to address them. Ahead of the visit, the Canadian Prime Minister’s Office said the talks would focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy,…
The falconry heritage in Northern Borders Region embodies a deep-rooted cultural tradition spanning many decades, supported by the region’s vast desert landscape and its location along one of the most important migration routes for falcons, making it a primary destination for falconers from across the Kingdom and the Gulf countries. Falconry has transitioned from an inherited practice to an organized sector combining heritage preservation, environmental sustainability, and specialized competitions, in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s objectives of preserving and promoting national heritage. The Saudi Falcons Club plays a central role in organizing tournaments, qualifying falconers, and enhancing the Kingdom’s global…
Bharat Raigangar. Why separating architectural hype from true operational utility and governance is the defining leadership challenge of the era. Every technological revolution undergoes an aggressive evolutionary arc characterised by early over-exuberance, widespread implementation anxiety, and an inevitable structural stabilisation. Today, the corporate ecosystem is deeply entrenched in the turbulent depths of this cycle with generative artificial intelligence. Organisations worldwide are caught in what can be defined as the AI Confidence Paradox: a profound misalignment between public posture and operational reality. While executive keynotes and marketing collateral paint a picture of seamless, automated efficiency, a closer inspection of internal workflows…
BEIJING — A fire at a footwear factory in south-eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state news agency Xinhua said, citing a preliminary toll. Dozens of fire and rescue personnel were racing to extinguish the blaze that tore through the factory in Jinjiang city, authorities said. Dramatic footage posted by Xinhua showed huge plumes of black smoke rising from a building as well as people who appeared to be trapped on the roof. President Xi Jinping said the fire had caused “significant casualties”, adding those responsible must be held “strictly accountable”. Jinjiang, in the province of Fujian,…