Author: Editorial Team
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia reaffirmed support of Arab countries for the United Nations and its role in promoting global peace, security, and sustainable development. On behalf of the Arab Group, Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil announced this while delivering a speech during the hearing of UN Secretary General candidate María Fernanda Espinosa. Alwasil expressed the Arab Group’s commitment to working with the next secretary-general to strengthen the organization’s effectiveness and uphold its principles. The Saudi envoy raised a number of key issues, including safeguarding respect for international law, enhancing the United Nations’ role in…
MONTERREY, Mexico — Hervé Renard is back on the World Cup stage. The former Saudi Arabia coach was appointed Tunisia manager on Tuesday following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi, becoming one of the most unexpected coaching stories of FIFA World Cup 2026. Tunisia acted after suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Sweden in its opening Group F match, turning to the experienced Frenchman in a bid to revive its hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. The appointment marks Renard’s third consecutive men’s World Cup with a different nation. He previously coached Morocco at the 2018 tournament in Russia before guiding…
Bigo Live, a leading global social livestreaming platform, has launched a football-themed community engagement campaign designed to bring fans, creators and communities across the GCC, Levant and wider MENA region together during a major moment in the summer football calendar. Running from 13 to 28 June 2026, the campaign provides a dedicated Bigo Live campaign hub for football conversations, fan predictions, creator-led debates, interactive challenges and reward-based experiences. The activation reflects Bigo Live’s continued focus on turning real-time cultural moments into community-led digital experiences, where audiences can actively participate rather than simply watch. Across the region, football has long been…
Rob McGreevy, Chief Product Officer, AVEVA. AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, is announcing a collaboration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, to transform how industrial organisations unify, govern, and activate data across IT and OT environments. The collaboration establishes a direct, zero-copy integration between CONNECT, AVEVA’s industrial intelligence platform, and Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enabling customers to securely access, analyse, and activate industrial and enterprise data without the need for complex data pipelines or costly integration projects. This marks a shift from traditional data movement and pipeline-heavy architectures to a modern data-sharing approach that simplifies access, reduces…
DAMMAM — The Eastern Province has attracted more than SR7 billion in foreign investment through environmental projects across its cities and governorates. Eastern Province Municipality spokesperson Faisal Al Zahrani said the municipality is working to attract high-quality investments in recycling projects and green industries through partnerships with the National Center for Waste Management and a national recycling company. The initiative aims to increase the utilization of municipal, construction, and demolition waste by converting it into products with economic value. Al Zahrani said the environmental investment ecosystem includes specialized projects for recycling construction and demolition waste, organic waste, used oils, end-of-life…
MIAMI — Abdulelah Al Amri etched his name into World Cup history after becoming the first Arab player ever to score against Uruguay in the tournament. The Saudi Arabia defender struck in the 41st minute of the Green Falcons’ 1-1 draw with Uruguay in their opening Group H match at FIFA World Cup 2026, ending a long-standing record held by the two-time world champions. Al Amri reacted quickest after Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera parried a powerful header from Mohammed Kanno following a corner kick, converting the rebound to give Saudi Arabia a surprise lead before halftime. The goal was particularly…
A new dedicated mental health service has been launched in Abu Dhabi, aimed at increasing access to specialised care for children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. The launch of SAKINA for Children, announced by Pure Health, comes during UAE’s Year of the Family, reinforcing the importance of family wellbeing as a foundation for healthier, more resilient communities. The initiative brings together outpatient services, early intervention programmes, and specialised inpatient care within a coordinated, child-centred model of care. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. Services included SAKINA for Children provides a…
Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani chaired the 76th meeting of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Justice Ministers, held today at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo. In his opening remarks, Al-Samaani stressed the importance of continuing to enhance judicial and legal cooperation among Arab countries and following up on the implementation of the council’s decisions in a manner that supports the effectiveness of its work and strengthens Arab judicial integration. The meeting discussed progress in implementing resolutions adopted during the 41st session of the Council of Arab Justice Ministers. Participants also…
New NetApp Splunk SOAR playbook helps contain ransomware attacks and limit data loss. Dubai – NetApp, the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Cisco today announced an expansion of their collaboration to help customers strengthen defense-in-depth strategies for customers. Combining Intelligent Data Infrastructure with advanced analytics and observability capabilities, NetApp and Splunk have delivered deep, real-time visibility into storage and infrastructure health. Together, they are helping customers turn operational data into actionable insights that improve reliability, security, and business outcomes. By expanding their collaboration with the new NetApp Splunk Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbook, NetApp and Splunk are helping joint customers contain ransomware attacks and limit data loss at the storage layer, enhancing…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has launched an initiative to support the Saudi national team and bring the FIFA World Cup 2026 atmosphere to fan viewing sites across Saudi Arabia’s regions, cities, and governorates. The initiative involves designating and equipping viewing sites in public squares, parks, municipal waterfronts, and public facilities prepared by municipalities to receive fans wishing to follow Saudi national team matches in attractive environments equipped with supporting services. The initiative aims to enable neighborhood residents to watch Saudi national team matches near their homes and foster community participation in supporting the national team, bringing…