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Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, welcomes Martin Sion as Chief Executive Officer, effective on Monday. Martin Sion succeeds Henri Poupart-Lafarge, who, after a decade at the helm, has decided not to seek a further term as CEO. A decade of transformational leadership Under Henri Poupart-Lafarge’s leadership since 2016, Alstom achieved a strong leadership position in the global rail industry, marked by significant growth, a broadened product portfolio, and a reputation for strong partnerships worldwide. Henri’s tenure saw the company’s revenues rise from around €6 billion to €18.5 billion with a profitability among the highest in the industry.…

BANGKOK — Naif Al-Ghazwani became the first Saudi boxer to qualify for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Al-Ghazwani secured his place at the global event, scheduled from October 31 to November 13, after defeating Italian opponent Francesco Zonile at the U19 World Boxing Futures Cup in Thailand. Prior to this achievement, Al-Ghazwani underwent a comprehensive training program implemented by the Saudi Boxing Federation, which included organizing several local tournaments and identifying talent through the “Kingdom Belt” championship for youth categories. As part of the program, the athletes participated in a training camp at the Mike Tyson Club under the…

Attorney General Khalid Al-Yousef chaired the Arab Association for Prosecutors executive committee meeting in Cairo. Hosted by the Public Prosecution office of Egypt, the meeting included delegations from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, Oman, and Palestine to strengthen regional judicial coordination.  Discussions focused on the association’s 2026 strategic vision, developing judicial cooperation frameworks, and streamlining financial and organizational operations. The committee also reviewed media strategies to highlight the association’s activities and enhance legal expertise exchange among member states.  The meeting underscores the commitment to joint Arab judicial action and the development of institutional frameworks. By unifying efforts, the association aims to…

Josh Kahn, SVP and GM, Core Business Workflows, ServiceNow and Russell Jukes, Chief Digital Information Officer, DXC. Dubai — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, and ServiceNow, the AI control tower for business reinvention, have announced a new, multi-year agreement to modernize core enterprise operations and put AI to work at scale. The partnership combines DXC’s enterprise optimization expertise with the ServiceNow AI Platform to move from AI experimentation to execution across complex, multivendor environments, while accelerating delivery timelines, reducing manual effort, and improving service quality across core business functions.   As Customer Zero for ServiceNow’s Core Business Suite, DXC will be the…

Frimex International Investment Company (“Frimex”), the investment arm of Hayel Saeed Anam & Co (HSA Group) in the GCC, announced the completion of a 60% acquisition of Gulf Neo Care (GNC) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — a fast-growing Saudi company specialized in neonatal care, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare products. The signing ceremony was held in Riyadh in the presence of Deputy Minister of Investment for Integrated Investor Services Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Aba Hussein, along with representatives from the Ministry of Investment and relevant government entities, senior executives and employees from both companies, ambassadors, physicians, and business leaders.…

RIYADH — Karim Benzema delivered a hat-trick and an assist as Al Hilal thrashed Al Kholood 6-0 to stay firmly in the Roshn Saudi League title race. The emphatic victory saw Al Hilal cut the gap to leaders Al Nassr to two points, although they have played a game more, as the 2023-24 champions continue their push for another league crown. Benzema, who has been in standout form since his winter arrival, registered his second hat-trick with the club and third of the season, underlining his growing influence in Simone Inzaghi’s side. “There were seven finals; now there are six…

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched five new logistics routes designed to enhance supply chain efficiency and integrate various transport modes.  These routes link Arabian Gulf ports with the Kingdom’s central and northern regions, extending to the Red Sea and northern neighboring countries. By utilizing a multimodal network of road and rail, the initiative supports the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030 goals to establish the Kingdom as a global logistics hub.  Managed through an integrated system, including the Riyadh Dry Port and key cargo yards in Dammam, Jubail, Ras Al-Khair, Al-Kharj, Hail, and Al-Qurayyat, the new…

Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO, OPSWAT, and  Yiyi Miao, Chief Product Officer, OPSWAT. New OPSWAT Predictive Alin AI engine prioritises near-zero false positives to enable immediate, confident action in operationally sensitive environments. Dubai – OPSWAT, a global leader in critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, has announced OPSWAT Predictive Alin AI, its first proprietary AI-based threat detection engine for the MetaDefender Platform. This AI-based innovation introduces a new category of capability within the MetaDefender Platform, a high-confidence predictive layer that works alongside existing detection and prevention engines to assess malicious intent before execution, driving greater efficiency across the platform. This enables organizations to act immediately, while…

RIYADH — Two Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed companies, Neo Space Group (NSG) and Alat, have appointed Saudi executives to lead their next phase of growth. NSG announced the appointment of Eng. Haithem Alfaraj as Chief Executive Officer, effective April 9, 2026, succeeding Martijn Blanken, who has led the company since its inception. Alfaraj brings more than two decades of experience in telecommunications and technology. He most recently served as Group Chief Technology Officer at stc, where he led major transformation initiatives including network modernization, digital platform development, cloud adoption, and cybersecurity capabilities. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles…

RIYADH — FIFA has selected a Saudi refereeing team to officiate matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 18. The Saudi team includes referee Khalid Al-Turais, assistant referee Mohammed Al-Abakri, and video assistant referee Abdullah Al-Shahri. Their selection follows strong performances in regional, continental and international competitions, including a notable appearance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Chile last year. Yasser Al-Misehal, president of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, congratulated the officials and wished them success at the tournament. He said the…