Author: Editorial Team

MADINAH— Emergency teams of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Madinah region successfully restored the pulse of a 54-year-old Indonesian pilgrim after he suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest in the southern courtyard of the Prophet’s Mosque. Director General of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s Branch in Madinah region Dr. Ahmed Al-Zahrani said the medical dispatch center received the report at 5:28 a.m. on Wednesday, indicating an emergency case at the site. He added that specialized emergency teams were immediately dispatched to the location, responding within a record time of one minute and five seconds. Upon arrival, the case was identified…

RIYADH — The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) launched a new set of training programs under its “Hadaf for Leadership” initiative, aimed at empowering national talent and enhancing readiness to lead economic transformation in support of Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. The programs are being implemented in partnership with ESCP Business School in Paris. The first cohort started in Riyadh and will run for three months using an integrated training model that combines in-person instruction, distance learning, and practical workplace application to maximize impact and improve outcomes.The initiative aims to develop national leaders with advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and effective decision-making…

Much to the delight of residents and tourists alike, Skydive Dubai has officially reopened its doors for an adrenaline-packed return to the skies. But it’s not just back to business as usual. Skydive Dubai marked its comeback with a striking flag-themed jump from 13,000 feet above Palm Jumeirah. Set against the city’s coastline, the team shared a video of their comeback dive with the UAE flag flying high, offering a symbolic nod to the country’s resilient spirit as it looks ahead. The jump took place at the Palm Dropzone, one of Dubai’s most photographed adventure hotspots and marked the return…

Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of QAR 333 million, marking a significant 97% increase compared to the same period last year. The results underscore the strength of the Company’s operating model and the successful execution of its expansion strategy. The company recorded revenues of QAR 1.455 billion, up from QAR 1.309 billion in Q1 2025. Gross profit rose to QAR 561 million compared to QAR 416 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 35%. EBITDA grew by 73% to reach QAR 473 million, while earnings per share increased by…

Ryan Kalember and Emile Abou Saleh. Inaugural global study finds 49% of UAE organisations are not fully confident their AI security controls would detect compromised AI  Dubai — Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, today released its 2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape report 2026 AI and Human Risk Landscape report, which explores the widening gap between how quickly organisations are operationalising AI and how prepared they are to secure and investigate the risks that follow. The global study, which surveyed more than 1,400 security professionals across 12 countries, examines how rapid AI adoption is transforming enterprise collaboration and exposing structural weaknesses in security controls and…

RIYADH — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that his country had successfully repaid $3.5 billion of its mandatory bilateral debt, saying that this achievement was made possible because of the pivotal support extended by Saudi Arabia. He thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the critical support that contributed to bolster its economy.Sharif confirmed the stability of foreign exchange reserves at their current level despite the payment of international obligations. “This repayment did not affect the stability of foreign exchange reserves but rather strengthened market…

RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Health and the Public Health Authority have released a list of illnesses that may prevent pilgrims from obtaining a Hajj permit due to physical incapacity. These include advanced kidney failure requiring dialysis, advanced heart failure or liver cirrhosis, severe mental illnesses, dementia, advanced aging, and pregnancy in the last three months.Saudi authorities have stressed that pilgrims must meet the health requirements that enable them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort, without any health complications that could compromise their well-being.The Ministry of Health also mandated that those wishing to perform Hajj this year…

When a woman in her 30s and 40s starts to feel irritable, withdrawn, or emotionally distant, her partner rarely attributes this to the hormonal imbalance related to menopause. But experts say that failure of understanding one of the most common issues women face is quietly straining marriages across the region. The phenomenon, increasingly referred to as “meno-divorce,” describes the growing number of relationships that break down during perimenopause and menopause, largely because neither partner understands what is happening. “Many of these relationships could have been saved with earlier education, open conversation and appropriate support,” says Donna Howarth, founder of the…

Fluke Corporation, a leader in industrial tools and integrated software, today announced SmartTrace™️ 2082 Series of Underground Locators in Saudi Arabia, as demand accelerates for safer and more precise infrastructure development across the Kingdom’s large-scale projects. SmartTrace is the company’s new underground utilities locator solution that can pair with the PointMan app to track hard-to-locate underground assets. With the launch of SmartTrace, Fluke aims to address common industry challenges to asset location, offering a solution that can quickly and safely identify underground assets, minimize delays, and prevent hazards.  With eight Saudi cities featured prominently in the IMD Smart City Index…

Dmitrii Gartung, Founder and CEO of OneSun. Women have come a long way in how they participate in and are recognised at work. Just a few generations ago, women in Victorian Britain were paid the same as eleven‑year‑old boys, and children often preferred factory work to the exhausting labour they shared with their mothers at home. Progress came step by step, often driven by technology. Each major wave of innovation expanded women’s freedom, mobility, and economic power. Sanitary pads meant girls no longer had to miss school and women could work during their periods. The bicycle gave women independent mobility, access to jobs beyond…