Author: Editorial Team

WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to continue construction of a massive new ballroom at the White House at a cost of $400 million, rejecting a challenge from a preservation group that was seeking to indefinitely halt the controversial project. In the 5-4 ruling, with Chief Justice John Roberts and the court’s three liberals dissenting, the justices granted the Trump administration’s emergency request, blocking lower court rulings that would have halted construction of an above-ground portion of the project. In its unsigned, eight-page decision, the conservative majority concluded that the National…

KATHMANDU — The families of more than 600 workers believed to be trapped in a vast network of tunnels along Nepal’s Trishuli River are clinging to hope that their loved ones can be found alive, as rescuers raced to reach them at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding. Rescuers used explosives to blast into the hillside before pumping air into the Trishuli-3A site – fearing a critical window to reach survivors is closing. The combined deaths from the flood disaster in Nepal and China surpassed 950, with more than 4,400 people missing. A private-sector association representing…

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir received UK Minister of State for Trade at the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Anas Sarwar at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation and discussed ways to strengthen it in support of mutual interests and the existing partnership between the two countries. They also discussed ongoing preparations for Expo 2030 Riyadh and the United Kingdom’s anticipated participation in the event. The meeting was attended by Expo 2030 Riyadh CEO Talal AlMarri. Source: Riyadh Daily

stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, will participate in LEAP 2026 as the strategic partner for the fifth consecutive year. Taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, the event will bring together more than 600 start-ups, 1,000 speakers, and 1,800 exhibitors from around the globe under the theme “Into New Worlds”. At LEAP 2026, stc group will showcase advanced digital solutions, secure infrastructure, and high-performance networks supporting the digitalisation of Saudi Arabia’s key industries, public sectors, and flagship events. The group will also participate in a range of speaking engagements…

 The Strategic Political Defence Committee of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement issued the following joint statement: The foreign ministers, defense ministers, commanders of the defense forces, and chiefs of the general staffs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan met in Istanbul on August 31, 2026, within the framework of the Strategic Political Defence Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement. In keeping with their commitment to fulfilling their regional responsibilities, the three states reaffirm their determination to work together within the framework of the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to achieve lasting…

Oracle will showcase how sovereign AI, enterprise AI, and cloud innovation are helping accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambitions at LEAP 2026 under the theme “Oracle AI for Saudi Vision 2030.” At LEAP 2026, Oracle will demonstrate how organisations can harness AI securely and at scale with the industry’s most comprehensive AI stack—spanning Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Database, and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. Visitors will experience how Oracle’s integrated approach enables enterprises and government organisations to build, deploy, and run AI while keeping data secure, governed, and sovereign. “Saudi Arabia is setting the pace for AI-led transformation, backed by…

RIYADH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh launched the Building Faith Program in Riyadh on Monday. This was part of the ministry’s efforts to enhance religious and intellectual awareness and solidify sound Islamic doctrine. The program will be implemented year-round in mosques and prayer halls across all cities and governorates of Saudi Arabia. It will feature educational programs, sermons, lessons, and awareness lectures to promote sound doctrine and reinforce the principles of monotheism, moderation, and balance. The program includes 156 outreach activities across the Kingdom’s regions, with 12 activities per region annually. It aims to…

Almasane Alkobra Mining Company (AMAK), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading mining companies, has announced a significant milestone in the development of its Jabal Qaran Project in the Najran region, following the completion of an independent Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) confirming 11.3 million tonnes of classified Mineral Resources containing copper, zinc, gold and silver.In addition to identifying approximately 2.7 million tonnes of additional unclassified mineralised material. The independent estimate, prepared by Cube Consulting Pty Ltd in accordance with the JORC Code (2012), confirms and further defines the mineralisation initially announced by AMAK in November 2025 and represents an important step in…

e& recently announced the launch of its first AI-powered laptop, the “AI Laptop by e&”, for enterprise customers in the UAE. The laptop is equipped with on-device AI capabilities, including built-in large language models (LLMs), that are specifically optimised for Snapdragon® X Series processors from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and enable users to run AI workloads directly on the device, even without internet connectivity. Purpose-built for security, privacy and data sovereignty, the laptop keeps data and AI processing local to the device, making it ideally suited to government, enterprise and other regulated environments in the UAE. Unlike traditional AI tools that…

ISTANBUL — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defense Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir in Istanbul on Monday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement. During the meeting, they reviewed the opportunities for military and defense cooperation between the two countries. They also discussed regional developments and the ongoing efforts to tackle these issues. Source: Saudi Gazette