Author: Editorial Team

Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Isha Ambani, attended designer Manish Malhotra’s Autumn/Winter 2026 Haute Couture presentation during Paris Haute Couture Week. Ambani was present at Malhotra’s showcase, which marked the designer’s entry into the official Haute Couture calendar in Paris. During her visit, she also attended designer Rahul Mishra’s presentation, reflecting her continued engagement with Indian designers who are building a global presence. As Executive Director of Reliance Retail, Ambani has played an important role in supporting the growth of Indian luxury brands, helping expand their international presence while preserving the craftsmanship and creative heritage at their core. Her attendance…

TEHRAN — Huge crowds gathered in the eastern holy city of Mashhad on Thursday as Iran prepares to bury slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The burial in Khamenei’s hometown on Thursday follows a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies held across Iran, including a day dedicated to neighboring Iraq. The final stage of the funeral procession for Khamenei was delayed by several hours on Thursday after days of public ceremonies that drew hundreds of thousands of mourners. The delay was because of large crowds on Wednesday in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, Iranian state…

 The sundial at the Prophet’s Mosque embodies a facet of the scientific heritage that once enabled the precise determination of time and prayer times before the widespread use of mechanical clocks and modern timekeeping methods.  It remains a testament to the advancement of astronomy and mathematics in Islamic civilization.  The sundial was built in 1335 AH and operates by tracking the sun’s shadow, which moves across calibrated markings to indicate time accurately based on the geographical location of the Prophet’s Mosque. It was one of the precise methods used to determine prayer times at the time.  Located beside the Green…

Apple recently elaborated on the specifics of a custom chip partnership with Broadcom, stating the updated agreement is expected to be worth more than $30 billion. The vendor stated the deal would deliver more than 15 billion US-made chips and support hundreds of domestic jobs. Apple added the deal would help Broadcom to expand and modernise its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins in the US state of Colorado, with a $1.5 billion capex investment. Broadcom is to produce advanced radio frequency component and wireless connectivity technologies at the site. In a filing released on 6 July announcing the extended deal,…

JUBA — Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khureiji met with South Sudanese Presidential Advisor for National Security Tut Gatluak to discuss bilateral relations and the most prominent regional and international issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed ways to strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia and South Sudan and exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments of common concern. The meeting was attended by Saqr Al-Qurashi, Director General of the General Directorate for African Countries. Source: Saudi Gazette

Etihad Rail’s passenger service offers more than affordable travel. Along with discounted ticket prices and connectivity across the UAE, passengers can get up to 25 per cent off stays and other discounts at selected Fujairah hotels. Fujairah Tourism launched these offers with hotels across the emirate. Passengers can redeem discounts on accommodation, dining, and recreational facilities by showing a valid Etihad Rail ticket upon arrival. The offers coincide with the launch of the first phase of Etihad Rail Passenger Services. Fares start from Dh55 in Comfort Class and Dh120 in Premium Class for journeys between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah. Besides…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of Iran’s repeated attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, affirming they constitute a violation of state sovereignty and international law. In a statement the ministry issed, the Kingdom held Iran responsible for the consequences of its continued aggression and demanded an immediate end to these violations to preserve the security, stability, and safety of the region. Saudi Arabia also reiterated its full solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain in all measures they take to safeguard their sovereignty. Source: Saudi Gazette

Lahint, a Saudi GovTech company specializing in AI-powered government technology solutions, has announced a major milestone in its growth journey by completing a unified digital execution infrastructure powered by official execution APIs and strategic partnerships with leading national platforms. This achievement establishes a strong technological foundation that enables the fully automated delivery of government services and further strengthens Lahint’s position as one of Saudi Arabia’s emerging leaders in GovTech innovation. During the first half of 2026, Lahint successfully established official execution partnerships with eight leading national and private platforms, including six government-focused platforms serving the business sector and two complementary…

MUMBAI — India’s decision to increase the share of biofuels blended with petrol is facing ire from motorists who question its viability in a market where a majority of vehicles are not yet designed for it, the BBC reports. India introduced plans to blend petrol with ethanol to cut oil imports and reduce carbon emissions, but this may have had negative consequences for food security, water use and other sustainability measures, critics say. The world’s largest two-wheeler market and third-largest car market, is trying to reduce its dependence on imported oil and cut carbon emissions. It began blending ethanol —…

 The sundial at the Prophet’s Mosque embodies a facet of the scientific heritage that once enabled the precise determination of time and prayer times before the widespread use of mechanical clocks and modern timekeeping methods.  It remains a testament to the advancement of astronomy and mathematics in Islamic civilization.  The sundial was built in 1335 AH and operates by tracking the sun’s shadow, which moves across calibrated markings to indicate time accurately based on the geographical location of the Prophet’s Mosque. It was one of the precise methods used to determine prayer times at the time.  Located beside the Green…