Author: Editorial Team
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet session held on Tuesday in Jeddah. At the outset of the session, the Cabinet praised the heroic role of the Armed Forces and their valour in defending the homeland and protecting its achievements and resources against the Iranian attacks and their serious repercussions that have afflicted the region. The Cabinet affirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia thus remains a haven of security and stability, advancing with steadfast steps to strengthen its blessed course and support regional and international stability, drawing…
JEDDAH — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with European Council President Antonio Costa in Jeddah on Tuesday to review Saudi-EU relations and regional developments. The meeting focused on the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the European Union, as well as ongoing developments in the region and their security and economic implications at the international level. The two sides also discussed coordination efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Minister of State and National Security Adviser Musaed Al-Aiban, along with Saudi Ambassador to the EU Haifa Al-Jedea.…
RIYADH — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu Bandar Alkhorayef reviewed the operational readiness of facilities and industrial establishments, as well as a number of development projects in the Jubail Industrial City. The inspection was part of following up on business continuity and assessing the efficiency of the operational system in light of the regional developments. Source: Saudi Gazette
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah yesterday with President of the European Council António Costa. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the EU and discussed the latest regional developments and their security and economic implications at the international level, as well as the coordination of efforts in this regard to enhance security and stability. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor…
Eng. Amjad Arab, Chief Carriers & Wholesales Office, Salam. The telecommunications wholesale market has undergone a paradigm shift that few industry observers saw coming. What began as a defensive posture against hyperscaler market entry has evolved into one of the most significant strategic realignments in modern telecommunications history. This transformation is perhaps nowhere more evident than in Saudi Arabia’s telecom market, valued at $18.32 billion in 2025, which has catalysed a new model of telco-hyperscaler collaboration that is setting global precedents. The traditional telecommunications operating model, centered on infrastructure ownership, bandwidth provisioning, and territorial market defense, has proven insufficient for the current digital economy’s demands. Historical competitive frameworks that…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia and Türkiye as part of efforts to advance mediation between the United States and Iran, ahead of a possible second round of talks in Islamabad. According to an official statement, Sharif briefed President Asif Ali Zardari on Pakistan’s ongoing diplomatic efforts and his planned visits aimed at supporting peace initiatives. A Foreign Ministry source said Sharif is expected to travel to Jeddah to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before heading to Ankara for talks with Turkish officials. Zardari said Pakistan’s role in hosting dialogue between the two sides…
JEDDAH — The Saudi Council of Ministers affirmed the uninterrupted global energy flows after restoration of production of several energy facilities damaged by the heinous Iranian attacks. Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday. The Cabinet commended the success of the operational and technical efforts undertaken to restore production at several energy facilities affected by the attacks. “This swift recovery underscores the high degree of operational flexibility and the advanced crisis management capabilities of the Kingdom’s energy sector, reinforcing the reliability and continuity of supplies to both domestic and global markets…
The first half of April 2026 has been marked by historic milestones for Saudi Arabia, showcasing a nation pushing the boundaries of science, securing its global logistical and energy resilience, and rapidly transforming its domestic quality of life. Scientific Frontiers: From Artemis II to Gene Therapy Saudi Arabia made global history by becoming the first Arab nation to participate in the Artemis program, successfully launching the “Shams” satellite aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission to monitor space weather. This technological leap was mirrored on Earth by pioneering medical achievements. King Faisal Specialist Hospital (KFSH) successfully implemented gene therapy for sickle cell disease and…
(L-R) Samir Chopra, Founder & CEO of RNS Technology Services & Vidit Arora, Founder & CEO of QuilrAI. RNS Technology Services, a leading global cybersecurity provider headquartered in Dubai, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with QuilrAI, an innovative AI-driven enterprise security platform based in Austin, Texas. This collaboration marks a major step forward in bringing advanced AI powered human risk and data protection capabilities to organisations across the Middle East and beyond. As enterprise adoption of AI accelerates, new security risks such as shadow AI usage, data leakage, and autonomous agent vulnerabilities are rapidly emerging. The partnership will…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday penalties for persons, who perform Hajj without a permit, or those who facilitate holders of various types of visit visas to perform the pilgrimage illegally. A maximum fine of SR100,000 will be imposed on those who facilitate visit visa or give shelter or transportation for those overstaying their visas to perform Hajj. The following penalties will be applicable to the violators during the period starting from Dhul Qada 1, corresponding to April 18, until the end of Dhul Hijjah 14. 1— A maximum fine of SR20,000 will be imposed on…