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The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has invited Muhannad Kadi, Chief Marketing Officer at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH), to its 2026 Health & Wellness jury, marking what is believed to be a first for healthcare representation in the festival’s history. This also marks the first participation of a Saudi professional from the healthcare sector at Cannes Lions, reflecting the growing global presence of Saudi talent across creative and marketing industries. The Health & Wellness category recognizes work that demonstrates measurable impact on behavior, patient outcomes, and the overall experience of care, areas increasingly seen as…

Mostafa Kabel, CTO, Mindware Group, has penned a thought leadership, which takes a much closer look at the concept of Physical AI, and how it designed to bring intelligence into the real world. Mostafa Kabel, CTO, Mindware Group, believes there is a consequential shift underway in the world of AI. Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond screens and software into the physical world. While generative AI has captured public attention, a more consequential shift is underway. One that will reshape industries, infrastructure, and the way humans interact with machines. This shift is toward what we call Physical AI. At its…

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistani capital remains under a strict security lockdown as Islamabad launched a fresh round of back-channel diplomacy to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiation table, according to security sources cited by Anadolu news agency. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump extended the two-week ceasefire with Iran to allow time for Tehran to prepare a “unified proposal,” following a request by Pakistani officials. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan, we…

In a development that highlights Saudi Arabia’s accelerating investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bnoon Network of Fertility & Women’s Health Centers, part of Global Fertility, has announced the first birth in the Kingdom following the use of an AI-enabled sperm selection application during IVF treatment. This is a remarkable milestone that specialists describe as a notable step forward for Saudi Arabia’s assisted reproductive technology sector. The announcement comes as Saudi Arabia designates 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence. The birth follows the introduction of an AI-driven solution, Vitruvian MD, within the IVF laboratories of Bnoon. The system used by embryologists…

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 200 food baskets to those in need, displaced persons, and people with disabilities in Bamako, Mali, benefiting 1,200 individuals. The assistance forms part of the 2026 food basket distribution program aimed at strengthening food security in the country. The effort reflects Saudi Arabia’s continued humanitarian and relief work, delivered through KSrelief, to support vulnerable and affected communities worldwide. Source: Riyadh Daily

SUSE, a global leader of enterprise open source solutions, has announced SUSE AI Factory with NVIDIA. Built with SUSE AI and NVIDIA AI Enterprise, this unified software stack for enterprise AI is designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between local development and scalable enterprise production. SUSE have announced details of an AI Factory with NVIDIA, designed to provide developers and users with greater scalability, security and sovereignty. Operating as a turnkey digital factory producing enterprise-grade AI capabilities, this solution empowers enterprises by giving them the tools to assemble, deploy, manage, and govern AI applications consistently and at scale across any footprint,…

MAKKAH — Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia warned that fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone transporting holders of any type of visit visa into Makkah during the Hajj season.The ministry said the penalties apply from the first of Dhu al-Qa’dah, corresponding to April 20, until the fourteenth of Dhu al-Hijjah, corresponding to May 30. The ministry explained that the fine applies to those transporting individuals to the Holy capital Makkah and the Holy Sites. In addition to the financial penalty, the ministry said authorities will seek judicial confiscation of the land transport vehicle used in…

As students across Dubai juggle a mix of in-person and remote learning after a prolonged stretch of online classes, the transition has brought its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to rebuilding social connections and a sense of routine. For 16-year-old Dubai student Mehrin Shiras, the changing state of affairs highlighted a gap that needed to be filled. As a result, the Year 12 student and Head Girl at Repton Dubai launched ‘The Third Space’, a student-led initiative offering free creative sessions for children struggling with the loss of routine, social interaction and a sense of belonging. “The…

RIYADH — Over the past four decades, Saudi Arabia has experienced a wide range of weather conditions — from freezing temperatures to scorching heat, as well as periods of intense rainfall and mild spring air. Based on the National Center for Meteorology (NCM)’s long-term monitoring of May weather patterns from 1985-2025 across the Kingdom, a clearer picture is emerging of what to expect in the month ahead. According to the NCM’s analysis of May trends, the month records an average temperature of 29.4°C (based on the 1991–2020 baseline) and average rainfall of 8.2 mm. It ranks as the Kingdom’s fifth…

The coffee sector in Najran Region is at the forefront of the modern agricultural and economic landscape, aligning with the national strategy to enhance food security and support locally produced high-value goods. Coffee trees are currently in a critical growth stage—flowering and fruit set. This phase, which runs from early March to the end of April, is essential to the production cycle, as fruit development coincides with late flowering. It offers farmers strong indicators of a productive harvest expected to supply the local market with high-quality produce. Farmer and agricultural expert Sadda Al-Haidar noted that the main harvest season begins in early…