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HAMILTON — Britain’s King Charles has arrived in Bermudafor a solo trip after he and Queen Camilla ended their four-day state visit to the US with a community parade in Virginia. He made a low-key entrance in Hamilton, the territory’s capital, with a ceremonial welcome expected on Friday. The King, who was not accompanied by the Queen, is making his first visit to the island as monarch. Charles will stay in the British overseas territory until Saturday. On arriving at LF Wade International Airport on Thursday evening, he was greeted by an official ensemble of British Governor Andrew Murdoch, Bermuda…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior stressed that visit visas of all types do not allow holders to perform Hajj, emphasizing that obtaining an official Hajj permit is a mandatory requirement. In a statement, the ministry urged all individuals to comply with regulations governing the 1447H Hajj season and to cooperate with authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. It warned that violations of Hajj regulations would result in legal penalties. The ministry also called on the public to report violators through the designated hotline 911 in Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in…

A quiet shift is taking place inside UAE classrooms, where the words used to describe women at home are being reconsidered, and in some cases, redefined. Educators are beginning to move away from the term “housewife” in Arabic language lessons, replacing it with phrases that better reflect women’s influence within the family. At the centre of this shift is the phrase Sit Al Bait, meaning “woman of the house”, which carries connotations of leadership, responsibility, and authority within the home. The distinction may seem subtle, but educators say it changes the meaning entirely — from a limited label to one…

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 201 food baskets yesterday to the most vulnerable groups in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, benefiting 1,206 individuals, as part of the Saudi public campaign to support the Palestinian people in the strip.  This falls within the framework of the humanitarian and relief efforts provided by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily

Accenture has recently increased its focus on enterprise customer experience. This move has lead to an investment round in specialist Netomi to bring more agentic AI capabilities to its existing products. The professional services company identified a growing business transformation opportunity stemming from the greater importance customers place on their experiences when seeking support, along with the potential for AI agents to play a bigger role in such processes. Netomi brings conversational AI technology which Accenture indicated is relatively straightforward to deploy because it does not use code orchestration. It provides companies with a range of AI agents capable of…

Usually, we head to the Museum of the Future for a slice of art, tech and culture. But now, you can head there to do something totally unexpected — a workout. If you’ve ever counted wandering through its exhibits as your daily step count, you’re not entirely wrong, but this one actually belongs on your fitness tracker. The museum has introduced a Lagree class within its futuristic interiors, set against immersive, floor-to-ceiling AI-powered visuals that transform the workout into a multi-sensory experience. Running until May 15, Longevity Wellness Hub has taken its signature Lagree method beyond the studio, bringing it…

OMODA & JAECOO has reinforced its rapid global rise with the successful conclusion of the OMODA Global Music Festival and the unveiling of its ambitious “From Million to Annual Million” strategy, highlighting the brand’s evolution into a youth-driven, technology-led automotive force with growing relevance for the UAE market. Held in Wuhu, China, the global showcase coincided with the brand’s third anniversary and milestone of surpassing one million cumulative global sales in just three years, making it one of the fastest automotive brands to achieve this feat. The celebration formed the grand finale of the 2026 Chery International Business Summit, attended…

Governor of Qassim Region Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the fifth edition of the Peoples’ Heritage Festival, organized by Qassim University in Buraidah. The six-day event features broad participation from organizations and attendees from more than 90 nationalities.  The governor said that the festival serves as a global cultural platform reflecting the Kingdom’s openness and rich diversity, noting that the presence of students from over 90 nationalities at Qassim University offers a vibrant model for intercultural dialogue and helps foster mutual understanding and cooperation among peoples.  He toured various pavilions showcasing cultural traditions from around…

According to Kaspersky telemetry, almost 19,500 malicious packages were found in open-source projects by the end of 2025, representing a 37% increase compared to the end of 2024. Modern software development is inseparable from open-source components. However, open-source software may contain intentionally hidden threats which can leave the products that use malicious packages vulnerable to manipulation, including supply chain attacks. According to a new Kaspersky global study, supply chain attacks have emerged as the most common cyberthreat facing businesses over the past year. Kaspersky also reminded us about high‑profile supply chain attacks that have emerged recently: In April 2026, the…

KYIV — Ukraine has formally asked Israel to seize a cargo ship carrying what it says is stolen Ukrainian grain, escalating a diplomatic tussle between the two countries after Israeli authorities allowed a previous vessel with similar cargo to unload unchallenged at the port of Haifa. Ukraine’s Prosecutor General ⁠Ruslan Kravchenko said on Telegram on Wednesday that the vessel, Panormitis, was allegedly carrying over 6,200 tons of wheat and 19,000 tons of barley, “some of which was shipped” from Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine. The Panama-flagged bulk-carrier reached waters close to Haifa by 25 April, according to the marine traffic monitoring…