Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — The Ministry of Sport and the National Center for Privatization & PPP (NCP) announced on Monday the offering of five sports clubs to investors as part of the Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project. The ministry said the offering includes Al-Riyadh, Abha, Al-Fateh, Al-Tai, and Al-Shoulla clubs, and invited investors to submit expressions of interest and qualification documents for the acquisition of the clubs. The move forms part of ongoing steps under the Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project, which aims to advance private-sector participation and open access to high-quality opportunities in the sports sector. The ministry said…
The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has contributed to building and enhancing the regulatory environment for data and artificial intelligence through governance frameworks that protect individual privacy, safeguard national data sovereignty, and promote the responsible use of AI tools and applications in line with international best practices, reflecting the Kingdom’s commitment to global leadership in data and AI governance. As part of the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen the regulatory environment for data and AI, SDAIA has developed a range of regulatory tools that serve as a national reference. These include the Personal Data Protection Law and its executive regulations, national…
Dan Schulman, the CEO at Verizon, has reaffirmed his message on the widespread impact of AI on the workforce. His belief is that the technology will replace “a large percentage” of work handled by customer service representatives. In an interview with Bloomberg, Schulman said AI would cause “disruption in certain job functions” but pointed to customer care as an area where the technology could be applied quickly and effectively. In his view, the technology could be used to handle simple customer queries, including recovering a lost password or checking a billing amount. For more complex requests, Schulman said human employees…
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) announced its membership to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), cementing its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s most progressive financial institutions in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The membership represents a significant milestone in SAB’s sustainability journey and reflects the Bank’s commitment to responsible banking aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative. PCAF is a global collaboration of financial institutions enabling harmonised measurement, management, and disclosure of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with lending and investment portfolios. With over 700 member institutions spanning six continents across North America, Latin…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health has warned the public against following any scientifically unproven diet or using such diets as a substitute for prescribed medical treatment without specialist supervision. The ministry specially mentioned what is referred to as the “Tayyibat Diet,” stressing that these practices may expose individuals to serious health complications. The ministry noted that the warning comes in light of monitored health cases involving individuals, who discontinued insulin or diabetes medications based on recommendations associated with widely circulated dietary regimens. In some cases, patients substituted these diets for prescribed medications or reduced treatment dosages, including for chronic…
China has recently started preparations for 6G technology by launching a programme comprising regional pilots to identify potential use cases and make other advances towards eventual commercial rollout, according to state-owned news agency Xinhua . The “joint ministry-provincial collaborative pilot program”, announced by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), involves general research into 6G and how it fits into the wider mix of current and emerging technologies. Among the focuses is exploration of potential applications for the network tailored to specific demand in the regions where the trials are set to take place, including smart maritime operations and…
The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture houses rare historical artifacts documenting the care given to the Holy Kaaba across various Islamic eras. Among the most prominent is a pure gold plaque that adorned the top of the Holy Kaaba’s gate more than three centuries ago. Dating back to 1119 AH (1707 AD), the plaque consists of six interconnected pieces mounted on an iron base, engraved with Quranic verses in exquisite Arabic calligraphy. The piece offers visitors an opportunity to explore the Holy Kaaba’s architectural history and the artistic traditions that characterized work on the two holy mosques across the centuries. The…
JAZAN — Rural tourism farms have become an increasingly important part of Saudi Arabia’s domestic tourism sector in recent years. Across the Kingdom, agricultural areas are being transformed into destinations that combine nature, hospitality, and authentic rural experiences, reflecting growing demand for nature-based tourism. According to the Cooperative Association for Agricultural, Rural and Environmental Tourism, the Kingdom is home to around 450 licensed rural tourism farms, highlighting growing investment in the sector and its expanding role within the national tourism landscape. Chairman of the association Radi Al-Faridi said rural tourism can be enriched through activities linked to local crops and…
RIYADH — Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed that a ballistic missile fired from Yemen on Monday failed to reach its intended target and landed in an uninhabited area near the Saudi-Yemeni border. “The missile veered off course due to technical issues. A technical review and investigations revealed that the missile was originally intended for another regional country,” said Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, spokesman of the ministry. “Further to the statement issued on Monday evening regarding the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen and its disappearance near the border, the results of the investigations and technical review showed that the…
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) announced its membership to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), cementing its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s most progressive financial institutions in the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. The membership represents a significant milestone in SAB’s sustainability journey and reflects the Bank’s commitment to responsible banking aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Saudi Green Initiative. PCAF is a global collaboration of financial institutions enabling harmonised measurement, management, and disclosure of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with lending and investment portfolios. With over 700 member institutions spanning six continents across North America, Latin…