Author: Editorial Team

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) extends the free storage period from 7 to 30 days for various goods and transit containers passing through the dry port in Riyadh. This initiative extends SAR’s recent launch of five new logistics routes, which supported the flow of goods and containers through an interconnected network linking the ports of the Eastern Region with those of the Western Region and countries to the north of the Kingdom. In addition, the routes strengthen connectivity through border crossings and regional markets within an integrated transport system that combines modes (rail, land, and sea), accelerating shipping operations…

Dubai-based entrepreneur Andy Fordham has turned the often stressful process of relocating or repatriating into something far less daunting: a niche support ecosystem for expats. A one-man, concierge-style service, Clear Path is a UAE startup that handles the many logistical challenges people face when relocating. Born in the UK and raised in New Zealand, Fordham moved to Dubai in 2008 to step outside his “comfort zone and work in a more multicultural and dynamic career space”. He spent decades in event and project management before pivoting into an entirely new kind of logistical operation. Today, he has become the go-to…

The Saudi cultural attaché in Dublin hosted the first Saudi medical hackathon in Ireland in support of student innovation in the healthcare sector, under the supervision of the Saudi Embassy in Ireland, as part of a student-led initiative aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration among Saudi scholarship students in the Republic of Ireland.  Held under the title “The Hajj Emergency: Every Second Counts,” the hackathon highlighted the importance of rapid response and the development of innovative solutions to health challenges associated with mass gatherings.  The event featured seven competing teams, along with students from GCC countries, reflecting advanced levels of…

A major blind sport in mobile network operations could be solved by using SIM-based, device-side quality of experience (QoE) telemetry, according to independent research by Chetan Sharma Consulting for vendor Simphonic found. Analysing 4,679 real-world device events collected over 30 days, the study found 40.5 per cent of negative subscriber experiences, such as dropped networks, voice call failures, modem restarts, and cell handoff disruptions, are largely invisible to traditional network KPIs, even though they strongly influence churn. Notably, 59.4 per cent of the negative events occurred at subscribers’ primary stationary locations like home and work, where perceptions of mobile operator…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s conjoined twins medical team on Friday completed the separation of Filipino twins Klea and Moris Ann after an 18-and-a-half-hour surgery described as one of the most complex cases in the world. The operation was carried out at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital within King Abdulaziz Medical City under the Ministry of National Guard. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, the head of the medical and surgical team, said the team successfully completed the fourth and fifth stages of the procedure, which included reconstruction, cosmetic repair and closure of the skull. He noted that the first three stages of the operation…

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. The meeting was the second high-level negotiation between the two countries since last week. Trump said the meeting went “very well,” but during an Oval Office gathering he acknowledged that “they do have Hezbollah to think about.” The Iranian-backed group has opposed the talks, and since the initial ceasefire went into effect last Friday, there have been multiple violations by both sides. These were the first direct diplomatic…

Across Dubai, running clubs are emerging as some of the most accessible and genuine spaces for connection and a recent almost 2,000-runners-strong sprint at Kite Beach offered a glimpse into why. Dubai’s beaches have seen their fair share of weekend runs, but what unfolded at Kite Beach last Sunday was way beyond just staying “on track” with your fitness regime. At sunrise, close to 2,000 people gathered for the ‘Run As One’ initiative, a community-led solidarity run that turned an ordinary stretch of sand and running track into a snapshot of Dubai’s spirit of togetherness. Flags were tied like capes,…

Heavy rain fell today over the capital, Riyadh, amid cloudy conditions and noticeable wind activity.  The weather system was accompanied by fluctuations, including reduced visibility, the formation of rain-bearing cumulonimbus clouds, and chances of hail and flash floods in several areas, particularly low-lying zones and valley channels.  The National Center for Meteorology had earlier warned of continued moderate to heavy thunderstorms over Riyadh, urging the public to follow updates and adhere to safety guidelines. Source: Riyadh Daily

JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia and Switzerland signed an agreement on the promotion and reciprocal protection of investments during the official visit of Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin to the Kingdom. The agreement was signed on the Saudi side by Minister of Investment Fahd Al-Saif and on the Swiss side by President Parmelin. The pact aims to strengthen and stabilize the investment environment, protect investors’ rights and support the flow of mutual investments between the two countries. In Jeddah, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Al-Saif also took part in the Saudi-Swiss Investment Roundtable alongside Swiss State Secretary for…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced on Thursday the appointment of Georgios Donis as head coach of the Saudi Arabia national football team on a contract running until July 2027. Donis succeeds Hervé Renard after the federation confirmed a mutual settlement had been reached to end the Frenchman’s tenure. The Greek coach brings extensive experience in both European football and the Saudi Pro League, having previously managed AEK Athens and PAOK FC, as well as Saudi clubs Al Hilal, Al Wehda, Al Fateh and most recently Al Khaleej. His familiarity with Saudi football is expected to help accelerate the…