Author: Editorial Team

The Greece prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently announced plans for a ban on social media for children under 15 years-of-age. He then went on to list his ambition to persuade other European Union authorities to follow the same direction. In a video posted on his social media channels, Mitsotakis cited familiar parental concerns over the perceived negative impact of some platforms involving addiction and pressure to be always online. The regulation is set to be introduced in mid-2026 and take effect in January 2027: Mitsotakis noted this would make Greece one of the first countries to take such action, adding…

RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Monday a phone call from Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. During the call, they discussed the latest regional developments and exchanged views on those matters. Source: Saudi Gazette

JEDDAH — Riyad Mahrez struck a stunning extra-time free-kick to fire Al Ahli into the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Al Duhail on Monday. The decisive moment came three minutes from the end of extra time at King Abdullah Sports City, just moments after Ivan Toney had seen his penalty saved by goalkeeper Salah Zakaria, with the tie seemingly heading toward a shootout. Mahrez, however, delivered a moment of brilliance, curling a free-kick from outside the box into the net to send the defending champions through, where they will face Johor Darul Ta’zim in the…

As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region rapidly cements its position as a global powerhouse in the gaming and esports sector, Bigo Live, a leading global social livestreaming platform, announces a strategic partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). This collaboration brings the highly anticipated MENA Mobile Legends Professional League (MPL) Season 9 directly to the Bigo Live platform, empowering the regional gaming community with broader access to world-class competitive esports. The MENA region’s digital economy is experiencing an unprecedented boom, heavily driven by a thriving gaming sector that aligns with ambitious national strategies like Saudi Arabia’s Vision…

Rising awareness, growing risks, and industry consensus are pushing quantum computing from research labs into boardroom strategy. World Quantum Day is gaining momentum as quantum computing moves from scientific exploration to a boardroom priority. Growing awareness is being driven not only by breakthroughs in research, but also by a clear shift in business thinking, with quantum increasingly seen as both a strategic opportunity and an emerging risk.  Celebrated worldwide on April 14, World Quantum Day was launched by quantum scientists on 14 April 2021 as a decentralised, global initiative to promote awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology through…

RIYADH — A total of 55 wildlife births have been recorded across Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammad Royal Reserve and King Khalid Royal Reserve by mid-second quarter of 2026. The births include oryx and gazelles, reflecting a recovery in wildlife and the success of efforts to reintroduce endangered species. The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority (IARDA) said the births included nine Arabian oryx and 46 sand gazelles. Of the total, 40 were recorded in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve, while King Khalid Royal Reserve accounted for the remaining 15. The authority said the figures reflect the…

JEDDAH — Al Sadd advanced to the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals after defeating Al Hilal 4-2 on penalties following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time on Monday. The Qatari champions fought back three times during a pulsating Round of 16 clash at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium before sealing qualification in the shootout to set up a quarter-final meeting with Vissel Kobe. Al Sadd, already crowned Qatar Stars League champions ahead of the match, started brightly, testing goalkeeper Yassine Bounou early through Mohamed Camara and Roberto Firmino. Al Hilal took the lead in the 29th minute when Sergej…

The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), launched the first national program for breeding and reintroducing freshwater fish in the Kingdom. The program aims to protect rare species unique to Saudi valleys and enhance the sustainability of their populations in natural habitats. It targets two endangered species: the Arabian bream and the Arabian himri. Work began with collecting Arabian bream from sites in Wadi Khaybar, including Al-Thamad Historic Dam and a pond in Wadi Al-Ghars, following survey studies to identify suitable locations. Remote sensing technologies helped identify more than 21 key sites where the…

Google recently expanded its partnership with Intel by committing to use multiple generations of the chipmaker’s CPUs in its AI data centres. Under this expanded agreement, Intel’s latest Xeon 6 processors will support AI training and inference workloads. Google’s Amin Vahdat, SVP and chief Technologist, AI infrastructure, stated Intel’s Xeon roadmap gives his company confidence it “can continue to meet the growing performance and efficiency demands of our workloads”. Intel CEO Lip‑Bu Tan noted scaling AI requires more balanced systems rather than accelerators alone. The deal comes as CPUs regain strategic importance in AI systems, with processors becoming a bottleneck…

MADINAH — Three expatriates were arrested for engaging in prostitution in a residential apartment in Madinah. The arrests were made during a security inspection, carried out by the Criminal Investigation and Research Department of the Madinah Police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking in Madinah. The Public Security sources said that the necessary legal procedures were taken against the suspects. They were referred to the Public Prosecution after completing the required legal procedures. The raid was part of the ongoing security campaigns to combat crimes against public morals and enhance community security. Source:…