Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — The United States has lifted export controls on Anthropic’s most powerful AI tools just weeks after ordering it to restrict access to them over national security concerns, the company has announced. Anthropic said late on Tuesday that it would begin restoring access to Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 from Wednesday, after the US Department of Commerce notified the company that it had removed its export restrictions on the two models. They are the firm’s most advanced AI tools, which were abruptly suspended on 12 June over concerns that they could be used by hackers to exploit weaknesses…
Dubai is now home to the UAE’s first publicly accessible neurodivergent-owned mental health centre, marking a milestone in the country’s growing focus on inclusive mental healthcare. Founded by psychologist Elaine Maichin, Uniquely You Mental Health Center was established to provide individualized, neurodiversity-affirming mental healthcare that recognises there is no universal approach to wellbeing. “There is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellbeing,” Elaine said. The centre adopts a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, placing strong emphasis on collaboration, respect and helping clients build lives that feel meaningful and authentic. Rather than treating diagnoses alone, its philosophy focuses on understanding the whole…
WASHINGTON — In a major setback for President Donald Trump, the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, striking down his executive order that was a key part of his immigration agenda even though it was legally dubious from the start. The court ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting Trump’s bid to end the 150-year-old policy. In a 6-3 decision, Chief Justice John Roberts said children born in the US “to parents unlawfully or temporarily present” are “citizens at birth” under the 14th amendment. Trump had sought to limit the right through an…
American Express Middle East (AEME) further expands its strategic partnership with Network International (Network), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, with an agreement to help small and medium-sized businesses (SME) in the UAE to welcome loyal and high-spending American Express Card Members. This collaboration will expand American Express Card acceptance to over 85,000 new locations across the UAE. The agreement makes Network the first fintech to work with American Express Middle East on its strategic approach to expand the number of in-store and online locations across the UAE. Through this collaboration, local and international American Express…
BEIJING — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held extensive talks with Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two countries and ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields, serving common interests. The ministers discussed the latest regional and international developments. They exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, foremost among them developments in the region, as well as efforts to de-escalate tensions and enhance security and stability. They emphasized the importance of ensuring maritime navigation…
JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Minister of Defense and National Service of Maldives Hassan Rasheed in Jeddah on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and defense cooperation between the two countries. They discussed the latest regional and international developments and efforts to enhance security and stability in the region. A number of topics of mutual interest were also figured in their talks. Source: Saudi Gazette
As one of the world’s leading 5G markets, Saudi Arabia is far beyond keeping pace with digital development. It is setting an example. The Kingdom was among the first countries to launch 5G, and today it operates some of the fastest mobile networks anywhere in the world. Behind those numbers sits a deeper story about a nation determined to connect its people and its businesses to whatever comes next. This is what it looks like when a country decides to build the future. And the future is arriving quickly. Artificial intelligence is moving out of centralized data centers and into…
KUWAIT — Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received Saudi Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd and his accompanying delegation at Bayan Palace on Tuesday. During their separate meetings, Prince Turki conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the emir and the crown prince. In turn, the emir and the crown prince extended their greetings and appreciation to King Salman and the Crown Prince, wishing them continued good…
MAKKAH — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the departure of the last group of pilgrims, marking the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj season. Pilgrims were supported by an integrated system of services from their arrival in Saudi Arabia until their departure through the Kingdom’s land, sea, and airports, enabling them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort. The ministry said the Hajj season was supported by the Saudi government’s continued commitment to serving pilgrims and enhancing the quality of services provided to them. The ministry also highlighted the coordinated efforts of government and service entities under…
American Express Middle East (AEME) further expands its strategic partnership with Network International (Network), a leading fintech company in the Middle East and Africa, with an agreement to help small and medium-sized businesses (SME) in the UAE to welcome loyal and high-spending American Express Card Members. This collaboration will expand American Express Card acceptance to over 85,000 new locations across the UAE. The agreement makes Network the first fintech to work with American Express Middle East on its strategic approach to expand the number of in-store and online locations across the UAE. Through this collaboration, local and international American Express…