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RIYADH — The Public Prosecution Council, chaired by Public Prosecutor and Chairman of the Council Dr. Khalid Al-Yousef, held its meeting on Thursday to discuss a number of regulatory and administrative matters aimed at improving the work environment and enhancing operational efficiency. The council approved the introduction of remote work as an officially recognized working model within the Public Prosecution, in a move designed to improve performance efficiency and provide a flexible workplace environment that supports productivity. It also approved new rules governing transfers, secondments, and deputation for Public Prosecution members as part of efforts to streamline administrative procedures, serve…

Burj Al Arab is finally taking a day off — well, 18 months off — for a large scale restoration. The city’s best‑known icon, which has doubled as a status symbol, afternoon‑tea backdrop and Instagram trophy since 1999, will be wrapped up and worked on while designers refresh its interiors and public spaces. For travellers who built an itinerary (and a budget) around that ‘seven‑star’ stay, the obvious question is: now what? The good news is that in a city like Dubai, there’s always plenty of choice. The Emirate has spent the last few years building a new generation of…

Saudi Post (SPL) is playing an active logistics role within the Makkah Route Initiative—one of the Ministry of Interior’s initiatives under the Pilgrim Experience Program of Saudi Vision 2030—across 10 countries through 17 international ports by sorting and coding pilgrims’ luggage in beneficiary countries and transporting it under precise arrangements to ensure smooth delivery to their accommodations in the Kingdom, enhancing the Hajj experience and improving service efficiency for visitors.  The process begins with sorting and coding luggage according to transportation and accommodation plans, followed by direct delivery to pilgrims’ residences in Makkah and Madinah, facilitating their journey and improving…

Google Cloud recently revealed a $750 million fund aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of agentic AI. The company went on to address its global consulting partners for aid in scaling deployments. The investment will be rolled out to support consulting giants including McKinsey & Company, Accenture, Capgemini and Deloitte. As part of the programme, Google’s AI lab DeepMind will provide select partners with early access to Gemini models, enabling testing and feedback ahead of wider release. Google engineers will also be available to consulting teams to tackle complex technical challenges. The initiative is designed to support AI prototyping, workforce training…

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait Armed Forces said Friday that a drone attack launched from Iraq targeted northern border positions, causing material damage but no casualties. In a statement, the army said two explosive-laden drones struck land border posts early in the day in what it described as a hostile attack. The military said the drones were guided through fiber-optic cables and were launched from Iraqi territory. No injuries were reported, although the attack caused damage to facilities at the targeted sites. Iran-aligned factions are active in Iraq, with some groups previously announcing military operations in the region during the joint…

DAMASCUS — Syrian authorities said Friday they had arrested Amjad Youssef, the main suspect in the notorious Tadamon massacre, during a security operation in the countryside of Hama. In a statement, Ministry of Interior of Syria said internal security forces captured Youssef, identifying him as the primary perpetrator behind the mass killings in the Tadamon neighborhood of Damascus. The Tadamon case drew global attention after video footage surfaced documenting the killings during the Syrian war. On April 27, 2022, The Guardian published leaked footage showing members of Military Intelligence Branch 227 executing at least 41 people and burning their bodies.…

Extreme heat, UV exposure, and poor material choices are driving early roof failures Published: Fri 24 Apr 2026, 5:28 PM The UAE building environment represents one of the most challenging situations worldwide because roof temperatures exceed 80°C and daily temperature variations reach 30°C. The existing solutions face limitations because they lack design features needed to survive extreme environmental conditions which results in costly early system breakdowns that impact property owners by millions of dollars every year. Roof leakage has become one of the most frequent – and costly – issues faced by property owners across the UAE. From luxury villas…

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any Iranian vessel caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz as a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran continues to hold. Trump also said the US military will heighten its efforts to remove explosives from the strategic waterway. “I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat … that is putting mines in the waters,” Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, adding that there is “to be no hesitation” in executing the order. “Additionally,…

The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque activated smart multilingual interactive screens at the two holy mosques as part of the operational plan for Hajj 1447 AH, within its technical and awareness efforts to enrich pilgrims’ experience and enhance their religious awareness.  On Friday night, the presidency intensified the operation of these screens to broadcast verified religious content in line with crowd density and increased turnout during peak times, contributing to delivering awareness and guidance messages through modern and accessible methods.  The presidency noted that the interactive screens enable visitors and pilgrims to quickly…

Nokia raised its outlook for AI and Cloud as it revealed Q1 earnings for the fiscal year. CEO Justin Hotard stated that demand for the technology accelerated significantly since it laid out a strategy revamp in November 2025. The vendor now expects the addressable market for AI and Cloud to register a CAGR of 27 per cent between 2025 and 2028, compared with 16 per cent it previously estimated. “Across the supply chain, demand is accelerating and lead times are extending, reflecting the scale of investment underway”, Hotard said. AI was the main story in Nokia’s numbers, with Hotard stating…