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RIYADH — Saudi authorities have dismantled a criminal network involved in drug smuggling and trafficking in Riyadh, arresting 22 suspects, including 19 Saudi citizens, the Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday. A ministry official said the network included an employee of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, an Ethiopian national who had violated border security regulations, a Moroccan resident, and a Yemeni resident. Authorities said legal measures have been taken against all suspects and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed that Saudi security agencies remain vigilant against criminal networks seeking to target…

BEIJING — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visited the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing on Wednesday on the sidelines of his official visit to China. During the tour, Prince Faisal explored the museum’s cultural and historical landmarks, including artifacts and exhibits that reflect key aspects of China’s rich history and civilization. The visit formed part of the cultural program accompanying the foreign minister’s official trip to China, which aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries across various fields, including cultural and civilizational exchange. Source: Saudi Gazette

ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management and security solutions, today announced the launch of a partner-developer ecosystem through its ManageEngine Marketplace, where enterprises can discover and deploy extensions for ManageEngine platforms, including integrations, add-ons, and plugins. The launch enhances ManageEngine’s robust platform capabilities, enabling organizations to address a broader range of enterprise needs with specialized extensions from its partner ecosystem. “As software development becomes increasingly democratized through powerful AI tools, customers expect a secure, efficient, and agile way to extend the capabilities of their platforms. ManageEngine Marketplace enables developers to unlock possibilities…

Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated-value-chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, recently launched MagnaVERSE™ at Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh. MagnaVERSE™ is Magna AI’s unified AI software platform, bringing together models, agents, applications, infrastructure, and governance within a single operating environment. It serves as the intelligence layer where organisations can design, deploy, operate, and scale AI capabilities across the full lifecycle while maintaining operational control, visibility, compliance, and security. “AI is rapidly becoming a foundational layer for economic growth, national competitiveness, and enterprise…

RIYADH — The Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) revealed that private foreign investment inflows into Saudi Arabia’s private markets reached SR20 billion in 2025, accounting for approximately 60 percent of total private investments in the Kingdom. In a report titled “Foreign Investment in Saudi Arabia’s Private Markets,” SVC’s report highlighted the key factors that are strengthening Saudi Arabia’s appeal to international investors and its emergence as a leading destination for private investment. The report also showed that Saudi Arabia’s private investment market has evolved from an emerging market into one of the most active in the Middle East and North…

RIYADH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) conducted 1,585 oversight inspections and investigated 385 suspects during June 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to combat corruption and protect public funds. Nazaha said 130 Saudi citizens and residents were arrested under the Code of Criminal Procedure, including individuals employed by the ministries of Interior, Defense, Health, Municipalities and Housing, and Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. Some of those arrested have since been released on bail while legal proceedings continue. The suspects are accused of offenses including bribery and abuse of public office, the authority said, adding that legal procedures…

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), in collaboration with the United Nations) UN (, today announced the opening of registration for participation in the Sixth United Nations World Data Forum (UNWDF 2026), scheduled to take place in Riyadh from 9 to 12 November 2026. Registration has also opened for the Second Saudi Statistics Forum (SSF), one of the Road to Riyadh events. The opening of registration marks an important milestone in the preparations for hosting the Forum, enabling participants from around the world to register early and explore the Forum’s topics, programme, and accompanying events. The 6th UNWDF is one…

Delinea experts outline why privileged access, third-party identities, and visibility gaps are increasing risk across critical infrastructure, and what organisations need to do to strengthen OT resilience. Identity security is rapidly emerging as one of the most important priorities for organisations operating critical infrastructure and industrial environments. Increased connectivity, remote access requirements, and the growing convergence of IT and operational technology (OT) have created new opportunities for attackers to exploit trusted access pathways into essential systems. A growing reliance on connected industrial systems, third-party access and digital transformation initiatives formed the backdrop to a webinar hosted by CPI Media Group…

LAHORE — Fourteen children died after the roof of a tuition center collapsed in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Tuesday, officials said. Punjab province’s emergency service said rescuers pulled children under the age of 10 and a 30-year-old female teacher from the rubble of the after-school facility. Another five people are believed to have been injured. Authorities launched an investigation into the collapse in the Kahna suburb of Lahore, and two people were taken into custody as part of the initial inquiry. Farooq Ahmed, a spokesman for the emergency service Rescue 1122, told the BBC they had received a…

KABUL — The Afghan Air Force carried out airstrikes inside Pakistan, targeting what it described as ISIS centers along the border used to plan and coordinate terrorist attacks against civilians in Afghanistan. The strikes reportedly hit locations in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, the Taliban’s Defense Ministry said. The ministry said the operation was carried out with precision, killing several ISIS fighters and causing significant material damage without any civilian casualties. Pakistan’s military said it had shot down four rudimentary drones and warned any further provocation “would receive a befitting response”. The operation came two days after Pakistan launched…