Author: Editorial Team

 Jazan Region continues to strengthen its position as a key agricultural hub in the Kingdom, supported by its diverse climate and environment. This diversity has contributed to a wide range of crops and an integrated production base linked to the region’s food heritage. Bananas stand out as one of the region’s most important crops, supporting farmers’ income and enhancing agricultural sustainability. During a field tour, farm owner Zuleikha Al-Kaabi shared her experience since launching her project in 2019. She began with a limited number of seedlings before expanding her farm to more than 500,000 square meters, with around 100,000 banana trees. Production started…

According to a new report from Emarketer, Meta Platforms will soon overtake Google in terms of total advertising revenue by the end of 2026 both globally and within the United States.  The research company forecasted Meta’s ad revenue will reach $243.5 billion, with Google hitting just shy of $240 billion. In 2025, Google had $214 billion, ahead of Meta’s $196.2 billion. In terms of worldwide ad spend revenue, Meta is also set to take top spot with 26.8 per cent, compared to Google’s 26.4 per cent. Emarketer analysts put the shift down to Meta’s unprecedented growth rate for a company…

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a second round of US-Iranian peace talks could begin in Islamabad over the next two days. Trump’s comments followed a wave of speculation about a new round of negotiations after 21 hours of talks on the weekend ended without any breakthrough. “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” Trump told a New York Post reporter who had gone to Islamabad for the first round. He added that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was…

 Gummah Island stands as a unique model of marine biodiversity in Jazan Region, with its wealth of marine wildlife, enhancing its environmental and tourism importance and making it one of the Kingdom’s natural treasures. Beneath the island’s waters, diverse fish species inhabit coral formations, attracting diving enthusiasts and forming integrated ecosystems that play a vital role in protecting coastlines from erosion. These environmental assets strengthen the island’s standing as an eco-tourism destination for diving and exploration, within the framework of national efforts to protect the environment and develop natural resources. Source: Riyadh Daily

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,…

RIYADH — The Aramco Stadium has recycled 18,000 tons of construction waste during construction, the Hosting Higher Authority for World Cup 2034 announced. With the aim of aligning with the Kingdom’s sustainability goals, the Authority stated that up to 35% of the cement in the stadium’s concrete has been replaced with low-emission materials. According to the Authority, since the beginning of construction of the stadium in July 2024, it has completed 15,000 tons of structural framework installation and 22,500 tons of cooling capacity through a sustainable air-conditioning system. Based on the Aramco Stadium’s official website, the stadium will feature a…

TAIF — Moderate rainfall formed thick clouds that blanketed the skies over Taif Governorate, enhancing the area’s atmosphere. The temperate weather brought along cool winds and a sense of comfort, adding to the governorate’s climatic appeal. The Saudi Press Agency captured the stunning views, documenting the clouds that whirled between mountain ranges and blended and dark greys and bright pink and yellow hues of the sun’s light in the sky. Parks and highlands saw strong turnout from residents and visitors, who enjoyed the cooler conditions and natural landscapes. Source: Saudi Gazette

 The town of Vacoas-Phoenix in the Republic of Mauritius will host a graduation ceremony for 300 students. The ceremony marks the completion of a project focused on supporting the curriculum for teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers. The initiative was implemented by the Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Foundation in partnership with the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and the Blue Cross and Blue Crescent Society. Launched in January 2025, the program has been commended by the government of Mauritius, which expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Saudi Arabia in promoting the Arabic language through various official and…

RAFHA — The births of 90 various wild species were recorded during the first quarter of 2026 by the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority. The authority documented more than 40 births of the Arabian gazelle, over 15 of the Arabian oryx, more than 17 of the Cape hare, 12 of the rock hyrax, and the hatching of 7 red-necked ostriches. Additionally, the authority said that this level of reproduction in the ecosystem represents a qualitative shift in breeding program outcome. This shows that wild species are no longer relying on breeding and incubation programs and are…

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held on Tuesday phone calls with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. During the calls, they discussed the latest developments in the region, their repercussions, and the efforts being made in this regard. Source: Saudi Gazette