Author: Editorial Team
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Senator Chris Murphy, a member of the US Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees, and his accompanying delegation in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the friendly relations between the two countries. They discussed regional and international developments, and issues of common interest. Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America Princess Reema bint Bandar; Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; and Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban also attended the meeting. Chris Murphy…
RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Monday that the status of all Yemeni nationals residing irregularly in the Kingdom will be officially regularized. This is in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and in response to a request submitted by Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi. The ministry is carrying out the initiative in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and the Saudi Data and AI Authority, as part of the Kingdom’s continued fraternal and humanitarian support…
From three Frida Kahlo paintings to a portrait of Sheikh Zayed featuring a piece of meteorite believed to be 4.3 billion years old, Sheikha Somayeh Noor’s private collection goes beyond what visitors might expect to find in an art gallery. Sheikha Somayeh, founder and CEO of Noor Royal Holding, has spent nearly two decades building a collection that brings together art, history and cultural heritage. The Noor Royal Collection includes works by Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Diego Rivera, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir, alongside rare Qurans, Islamic manuscripts and the Kiswah of the Holy Kaaba. The collection is valued by Sheikha Somayeh’s team at…
Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs, TP Group. Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs at TP Group, discusses human oversight, Arabic localisation and the coordination of AI agents, enterprise data, and people to improve customer experiences AI agents are reshaping customer operations, bringing new demands for oversight, accountability and service design. Across the Middle East, successful deployment also depends on understanding Arabic dialects, cultural nuances and customer expectations, while connecting automation with enterprise data and human expertise. Augusto Martinez Reyes, COO EMEA and President of Multilingual Hubs at TP Group, spoke to…
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged the public to exercise caution and remain vigilant amid forecast of thunderstorms continue hitting most regions of Saudi Arabia until next Saturday. The directorate advised people to stay in safe locations, avoid areas prone to flash floods and valleys, refrain from swimming in such areas, and follow instructions issued through various media outlets and social media platforms. The National Meteorology Center (NCM) indicated that the Makkah region would experience moderate to heavy rainfall, resulting in flash floods, hail, and dust storms. The affected areas include the holy city of Makkah, Al-Kamil,…
TAIZ — Yemeni pro-government forces recaptured the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from the Houthis on Monday following fierce fighting, state news agency SABA reported. The Nation’s Shield Forces, Southern Giants Brigades and Tihama Resistance, backed by the Popular Resistance, took control of the city with air support, a military source told SABA. The source said the Houthis had controlled Mokha, in western Taiz province, since early September. Fierce clashes erupted at several positions surrounding the city, involving various types of weapons and leaving a number of Houthi fighters dead and wounded, according to the source. Government forces…
Expanded HealthHub clinic brings more primary and specialist services to the surrounding community Published: Mon 5 Oct 2026, 2:38 PM HealthHub Clinics, part of Al-Futtaim Health, the healthcare arm of Al-Futtaim, has opened its expanded multi-specialty clinic at UW Mall following its relocation from Al Karama, strengthening access to primary and specialist care for residents, families and working communities in the surrounding area. The move brings an established neighbourhood clinic into a larger setting designed with accessibility, comfort and the needs of the local community in mind. Patients can continue to rely on the doctors and services they know, while…
Saudi Awwal Bank, one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has announced a SAR10 million contribution to a developmental housing initiative implemented by the Adult Disability Association (Harakia) and the Developmental Housing Foundation (Sakan). Over a three-year period, the initiative will support 100-low-income individuals with mobility impairments with 100 homes adapted to their needs. It forms part of SAB’s corporate social responsibility efforts to mark the bank’s centenary under the ‘SAB Gives Back’ campaign. The agreement was signed by Faten Abalkhail, Chief Governance and Corporate Affairs Officer at SAB, and Askar Alharthi, Vice Chairman of the…
(L-R) Mohamed Talaat, Vice President, Saudi, Egypt, North Africa & Levant (SENAL), Dell Technologies & Dr. Ashraf Al-Tahini, Chief Executive Officer of Aramco Digital. Dell Technologies and Aramco Digital, a Saudi Industrial AI company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to accelerate the adoption of Industrial AI and strengthen cloud consulting, managed IT services and cyber resilience capabilities across Saudi Arabia. The MoU was signed between Mohamed Talaat, Vice President, Saudi, Egypt, North Africa & Levant (SENAL), Dell Technologies and Dr. Ashraf Al-Tahini, Chief Executive Officer of Aramco Digital. Under the proposed collaboration, the two companies will explore…
Al Watania Poultry marked three major milestones during the Middle East Poultry Expo, with Sheikh Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi receiving an excellence award in the poultry industry, the company receiving an excellence award for social responsibility and cooperative work, and the signing of two strategic agreements aimed at strengthening technical and operational capabilities.Al Rajhi’s recognition reflects a long-standing contribution to the development of Saudi Arabia’s poultry industry, including efforts to localize knowledge and build national capabilities. The company’s social responsibility recognition also highlights its broader institutional impact through localization, training, women’s empowerment and community development initiatives.The first strategic agreement,…