Author: Editorial Team
JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in Jeddah on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Sudan, their repercussions, and the efforts being made in this regard. The two leaders emphasized their keenness on ensuring Sudan’s security and stability and preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. The meeting was attended by Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal; Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; Advisor to Minister…
Every spring, says Denise Smith, a physical therapist in Chicago, she sees an increase in patients with pain in the bottoms of their feet. They’ve spent the winter in heavily cushioned shoes or boots that don’t engage their foot’s muscles, and suddenly they’re wearing sandals and flip-flops, which do. The sudden change can overload the plantar fascia, the thick band of tissue that connects your heel to the base of your toes. That stress can cause plantar fasciitis, which generally presents as a sharp pain in the sole or heel, often most noticeable with those first steps out of bed in…
The Sony World Photography Awards announced today the 2026 overall winners at a gala ceremony in London, bringing together leading figures in the contemporary photography world to honour this year’s winners and their achievements. The prestigious Photographer of the Year 2026 title was awarded to Citlali Fabián for the series Bilha, Stories of my Sisters. Citlali Fabián is a visual artist from the Yalalteca Indigenous community in Mexico currently based in London, who uses photography to explore ways of addressing identity and its connections with territory, migration, and community bonds. Fabián receives a $25,000 (USD) cash prize, a range of…
New milestones include removing plastic from packaging, using 100 percent recycled cobalt in Apple-designed batteries, and replenishing more than half of Apple’s corporate water use. Apple has announced that a record 30 percent of material across all of its products shipped in 2025 came from recycled content. The achievement, along with other key progress milestones Apple shared recently, is the result of innovation by teams across Apple and deep collaboration with its global supply chain. As part of this work, Apple now uses 100 percent recycled cobalt in all the batteries it designs and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior has warned against fraudulent Hajj campaigns and offices that are not licensed to serve domestic pilgrims. The ministry urged Saudis and expatriates not to be misled by deceptive advertisements being circulated on various websites and platforms. It also called for verifying the legitimacy of licensed campaigns serving domestic pilgrims through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah website. The ministry called on the people to report any violations of Hajj regulations by calling over the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Madinah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province and the number 999 in the rest…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports set a historic record in 2025, reaching SR624 billion, up from SR543 billion in 2024, marking an annual growth rate of 15%. Their contribution to the Kingdom’s total exports rose to 44%, up from 39% in the previous year — the highest level on record. According to the latest global data, Saudi Arabia ranked highest among G20 countries in terms of growth rate. Over recent years, non-oil exports have shown steady growth, from SR325 billion in 2021 to SR468 billion in 2022, SR477 billion in 2023, SR543 billion in 2024, and SR624 billion in…
Dubai’s luxury hospitality scene is entering a new phase, with some of its most recognisable hotels temporarily closing or scaling back operations as they prepare to reopen with upgraded concepts and refreshed interiors. While Atlantis Dubai recently announced it’d paused operations at seven of its dining venues as it reviews guest demands, these hotels are taking a break to refurbish. Here’s a roundup of what some of the top players will be up to: Jumeirah Burj Al Arab The iconic Burj Al Arab has temporarily shut its doors for a major refurbishment, marking it first such comprehensive upgrade since the…
The Saudi Assistant Minister of Finance for Macro-Fiscal Policies and International Relations, Mr. Abdullah A. BinZaraah, participatedon in the G7 Finance Outreach Session entitled, “New International Partnerships: the Case of Critical Minerals,” on the sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Spring Meetings held in Washington, D.C. During the session, Assistant Minister highlighted that the role of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) must evolve from financiers of individual projects to architects of ecosystems by supporting early-stage exploration, crowding in private capital through innovative instruments, and anchoring long-term industrial development within producing countries. He emphasized that…
Donghyuk Park, ES RAC Team Leader – LG Electronics Gulf. The relentless impending summer sun that beats down on the Arabian Gulf isn’t just a daily reality; it’s a profound influence on every aspect of life, especially inside our homes. For generations, air conditioning has been less of a luxury and more of an absolute necessity; an indispensable guardian of comfort, even, against the region’s extreme heat. Yet, far removed from the old, traditional barjeel wind towers, this reliance comes with a significant energy cost – one that nations across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are increasingly eager to address as they pursue ambitious sustainability agendas…
LONDON — Scottish First Minister John Swinney said he believes supporters of Scottish independence can win a future referendum, suggesting a new vote could take place as early as 2028. Swinney made the remarks as Scottish National Party campaigns ahead of next month’s Scottish Parliament election, where the party is seeking a majority it says would strengthen demands for another referendum. “I think we are very close to winning Scottish independence. I just have to make it happen,” Swinney said. The last independence referendum in 2014 saw 55% vote to remain in the United Kingdom, while 45% backed separation. Swinney…