Author: Editorial Team
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman have sent cables of condolences and sympathy to Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani following the explosion at a gas-processing facility in Ras Laffan industrial zone that resulted in several deaths and injuries. In their separate cables, the King and the Crown Prince extended their deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the Emir, as well as to the families of the deceased, and the people of Qatar. They wished a speedy recovery for the injured. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the hosting of 1,000 male and female Umrah pilgrims from around the world at his personal expense under the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit. The initiative will be implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance. The first group under the program, which will be carried out in four phases during the 1448 AH year, includes 250 Umrah pilgrims hailing from 16 Asian countries: Indonesia, East Timor, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Singapore,…
Agricultural terraces across Aseer Region are witnessing the wheat harvest season in a scene that reflects the continuity of agricultural activity and its deep-rooted heritage in the region’s mountainous environment. Farmers begin harvesting the crop after it reaches full maturity and turns golden in color, using methods that combine traditional practices with modern technologies. The agricultural terraces produce several local grain varieties, most notably Al-Seeb, Al-Mabiyah, Al-Qiyadh, and Al-Sumaira, in addition to barley and corn. The harvest is followed by drying, threshing, and grain-separation processes, which form part of the agricultural heritage of the region’s villages. Modern equipment has contributed to developing…
Nvidia recently showcased what they described as the industry’s first full-stack safety platform for physical AI designed to accelerate the deployment of humanoid robots in industrial environments. The company said its expanded Halos platform combines AI compute, system software, sensors and inspection tools into a single safety architecture aimed at helping robotics companies build and certify autonomous systems operating alongside human workers. The chipmaker explained as robots become more autonomous and increasingly rely on AI foundation models, distributed sensors and accelerated computing, “scaling these systems requires a full-stack safety architecture” before they can be trusted to work alongside humans in…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has ended, while he insisted that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear inspections long into the future despite statements to the contrary from Iranian officials. “Iran has fully and completely agreed to highest level Nuclear inspections long into the future (Infinity!!!),” he wrote in a social media post. “This will insure ‘Nuclear Honesty.’ If they did not agree to this, there would be no further negotiations!“ Iran has denied it had begun discussions on its nuclear program or agreed to invite International…
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH) in Madinah recorded 42,402 outpatient visits across its core specialized services in 2025, up 4.6% from 2024. The growth reflects the hospital’s role in providing specialized care for residents of Madinah and nearby areas, while improving access to advanced healthcare services. Oncology services saw significant growth during the year, with 20,754 outpatient visits, an increase of 24.2% compared with 2024. This growth came alongside the hospital’s continued development of advanced treatment services, including its endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy program with immediate reconstruction, as well as the use of advanced surgical techniques for tumors…
H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department. White Paper on Agentic AI Governance in Government HR Systems Presented Second Forum to Build on Insights and Recommendations Emerging from the First Edition Dubai — The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has concluded the first edition of DGHR Multaqa 2026, held under the title “HR in the Agentic Age” and the theme “Agents at Work. Humans in Charge. Policy as Guide.” The forum served as a platform for dialogue around one of the most significant transformations shaping the future of work today:…
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Arab Group, affirmed its support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria and for the Syrian state’s efforts to extend its sovereignty over all its territories. These remarks were made by Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil during the Security Council session dedicated to discussing the humanitarian and political situation in Syria. In his speech, on behalf of the Arab Group, Alwasil called for the removal of Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. He stressed the importance of the international community’s…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has warned that it may block delivery applications used by restaurants and online retailers that rely on manual dispatching methods or unlicensed vehicles. The authority stressed that violators will be subject to penalties, including the suspension of app operations, vehicle impoundment, and the deportation of drivers. In a circular addressed to the Federation of Saudi Chambers and reviewed by Okaz newspaper, the TGA stated that a number of businesses—particularly online stores, retailers, restaurants, and supermarkets—are providing delivery services through mobile applications or manual dispatching systems without obtaining the required licenses or complying with…
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