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RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has announced a recall of 193 Hyundai Palisade LX3 vehicles, model years 2025-2026, due to a defect in the electrical system affecting the second- and third-row seats. The ministry stated that the defect may prevent the vehicle from detecting passengers or objects during automatic seat folding, increasing the risk of injury or death, particularly for children. Consumers can contact authorized dealers, including Wallan Group (8001240401), Almajdouie Motors (8004030777), and Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. (8001240191), for recall information and updates until a permanent fix is implemented, the ministry said. Source: Saudi Gazette
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed 115 food baskets in Sah District, Hadhramaut Governorate, benefiting 805 individuals, as part of the second phase of the Emergency Food Interventions Project in Yemen. These efforts are part of the Kingdom’s ongoing relief efforts through KSrelief to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people and support their food security needs. Source: Riyadh Daily
Meta Platforms recently showcased two new Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses in the USA. A product that marks a fresh push by the tech giant to deepen its presence in the fast-growing wearable AI segment. The new Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics models target users who require everyday corrective eyewear. In a blog post, Meta said the new products support “nearly all prescriptions” and are designed for “all-day wear”, with ergonomic design features like adjustable temple tips, interchangeable nose pads and a slimmer frame. Priced from $499, the smart glasses are now available for pre-order with retail sales beginning…
LONDON — President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is “strongly considering” pulling the United States out of NATO, calling the transatlantic alliance a “paper tiger” amid growing differences with European partners over the ongoing Iran conflict. In an interview with The Telegraph newspaper, Trump said leaving NATO was now “beyond reconsideration,” adding, “I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way.” The US president also took aim at the UK leadership, rebuking Keir Starmer over Britain’s decision not to join the US-Israel military effort. “You don’t…
In 2023, as the city of Madison in Wisconsin, US, geared up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Mahanth Joishy waited for news that could potentially upend his life. His lymph nodes had been swollen and painful for more than a week, and he was awaiting the results of a blood test and CT scan. He was 43, and brimming with plans: as the Superintendent of the City of Madison Fleet Service, he was laser-focused on making the city’s government fleet the best in North America and had won prestigious awards for his efforts. On the personal front, he had entered the…
SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned Wednesday that the economic impact of the Middle East war will be felt for months, as fuel prices surge and supplies tighten. In a rare nationwide address broadcast across major networks, Albanese urged citizens to limit fuel use and rely on public transport where possible. He said the conflict has triggered the largest spike in petrol and diesel prices in Australia’s history, driven by disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. Australia imports about 90 percent of its fuel and has experienced localized shortages as supply chains are affected. Albanese called on…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) distributed food baskets across southern Khan Yunis as part of the Saudi campaign to provide relief to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. KSrelief’s implementing partner in Gaza, the Saudi Center for Culture and Heritage, managed the delivery and organized the field distribution according to a detailed plan prioritizing humanitarian needs. This effort reflects Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis faced by the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Source: Riyadh Daily
Shivkumar Subramaniam. QBurst, a design-led digital engineering company powered by High AI-Q, has appointed Shivkumar Subramaniam as Regional Head, Middle East, based in Dubai, UAE. The appointment underscores QBurst’s strategic commitment to building a locally-rooted presence in the Middle East and strengthening its ability to serve enterprises and governments across the region. The Middle East represents one of the most significant growth opportunities in the global technology services market. According to Deloitte & MBZUAI, State of AI in the Middle East 2025 report, over 80% of organisations in the region feel intense pressure to adopt AI, yet nearly half lack the…
JERUSALEM — Israeli settlers on Tuesday mounted another attack in the West Bank village of Tayasir, days after a CNN team covering the establishment of an illegal settler outpost were detained and assaulted by Israeli soldiers. At least four Palestinians were injured in the latest attack, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Eyewitnesses said Israeli settlers set fire to homes, farming sheds and vehicles. Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, already at unprecedented levels over the last three years, has reached a new zenith since the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran at the end of…
Niloy Nag’s story of moving from the corporate grind to entrepreneurial freedom follows a familiar arc. After two decades of thriving in a demanding telecom career in India and Dubai, Nag — like many high-achieving professionals — found himself asking the inevitable questions: What next? What was the one thing he loved most to wake up energised every morning? The answer, he realised, had always been clear: travel. An avid traveller, Nag was passionate about discovering new destinations, often planning every detail himself. Long before AI made trip-planning simple, he would spend hours meticulously researching routes, stays and experiences, charting…