Author: Editorial Team
A refined interplay of colour, geometric form and contemporary design language Published: Tue 14 Apr 2026, 2:32 PM APM Monaco presents its latest collection, Collection Printemps, a refined ode to the season built around the soft radiance of lilac and the precision of geometric design. At the heart of the collection, lilac takes centre stage – infusing each piece with a delicate glow that captures the very essence of spring. Drawing inspiration from Art Deco structure and romantic atmosphere, the collection balances graphic precision with whisper-soft femininity, resulting in jewellery that feels both timeless and deeply of the moment. Geometric…
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss regional developments on Friday. The call focused on efforts to ensure the continued opening of the Strait of Hormuz and to sustain the ceasefire in Lebanon. Both sides also emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomatic solutions to enhance security and stability across the region. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet has approved amendments to the anti-money laundering law, including new provisions imposing travel bans on convicted offenders and expanding asset confiscation measures. Under the updated Article 28, Saudi nationals sentenced to prison for money laundering will be banned from traveling abroad for a period equal to their prison term. Non-Saudi offenders will be deported after serving their sentence and barred from re-entering the Kingdom, except for Hajj or Umrah in accordance with regulations. The amendments also reinforce financial penalties. Article 33 stipulates that courts must order the confiscation of laundered funds, proceeds, and related assets…
The Nonprofit Cultural Sector Forum, organized by the Ministry of Culture at the King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh, witnessed the signing of a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) among several government entities, nonprofit cultural associations, universities, and private sector entities. This comes as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships, empower nonprofit cultural organizations, and support sustainability pathways in the cultural sector. The signed agreements and MoUs covered a range of areas, including supporting university student clubs, developing the visual arts, empowering translation, supporting theater and performing arts, as well as preserving and developing architectural heritage. They…
Zane Ulhaq, Head of MENA at Endava, has penned an op-ed, in which he makes the case that sovereign AI is not going to be some sort of fringe concern in certain regions, but instead will serve as one of the key topics on the agenda when it comes to future trade agreements between global economic superpowers. Zane Ulhaq, Head of MENA at Endava, highlights how the topic of Sovereign AI is going to become a hot potato when it comes to the geopolitical landscape The AI conversation today is far more nuanced than it was even eighteen months ago.…
Doctors at Aster Hospital Mankhool have successfully reconstructed the face of a 42-year-old man following a severe accident that left him with multiple life-threatening injuries, hospital officials said on Tuesday. The patient was admitted to the emergency department with extensive facial trauma, including deep cuts, heavy bleeding, breathing difficulty, double vision, and partial facial nerve weakness. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Medical assessments revealed what specialists describe as “pan facial fractures” — a rare and complex condition involving simultaneous fractures across the upper, middle, and lower parts of the face. Such injuries…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has blocked an online store after it was found using images of national symbols and state officials to promote its products, in violation of regulations. The ministry said the store exploited such images in commercial advertising, breaching rules that prohibit the use of official symbols and figures in business activities. It noted that a circular issued under a royal directive bans the use of the state emblem, as well as images and names of officials, in commercial transactions, publications, and promotional materials. The ministry stressed that such practices constitute a clear violation of regulations.…
RIYADH — Light to moderate rainfall is expected across the Riyadh region starting today and continuing through Sunday, according to the National Center for Meteorology. The forecast covers Riyadh city and several governorates, including Al-Kharj, Al-Dalam, Al-Muzahimiyah, Al-Qiddiya, Diriyah, Al-Rayn, Al-Hariq, Rumah, Hotat Bani Tamim, Afif, Al-Dawadmi, Al-Quwayiyah, Al-Ghat, Al-Zulfi, Al-Majmaah, Shaqra, Thadiq, Huraymila, Durma, and Marat. Civil Defense urged residents to exercise caution and follow safety instructions during the weather conditions. Source: Saudi Gazette
The Human Rights Commission (HRC), in collaboration with the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), concluded a five-day Training of Trainers program on the International Convention against Torture in Riyadh, attended by HRC President Dr. Hala Al-Tuwaijri and UN Resident Coordinator in Saudi Arabia Mohamed Zarkani. Al-Tuwaijri stated that the initiative aimed to develop national expertise by qualifying employees from various government agencies to lead future training sessions. By focusing on the practical application of international human rights standards, the program ensures a sustainable transfer of knowledge and strengthens the institutional capacities of participating entities. This…
Scott Goree. Global channel leader to scale partner ecosystem and help customers adopt modern identity security for the AI era Dubai — Delinea, the identity security control plane that secures access across human, machine, and AI identities, has appointed Scott Goree as Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliances. In this role, Goree will lead Delinea’s global partner and alliance strategy, including launching the company’s next-generation partner program, expanding its ecosystem, and accelerating partner-led growth worldwide. Goree brings two decades of experience building and scaling high-impact partner ecosystems across the security and infrastructure industry. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Partners and Commercial Sales at Optiv,…