Author: Editorial Team

As part of a plan to develop the social media platform X into an ‘everything app’, the company is reportedly preparing to roll out X Money, a digital payments and banking service. Bloomberg reported X will provide initial public access this month, however some users are already using the service, reporting features including 3 per cent cash back on eligible purchases, 6 per cent interest rates on savings and direct debit card links offering free peer-to-peer transfers. X Money will also include a personalised debit card and an AI-powered concierge developed by Elon Musk’s xAI venture, designed to track spending…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has outlined the regulations and conditions for employees to be eligible for availing of Hajj leave. The ministry clarified that employees are entitled to paid leave ranging between 10 and 15 days, including Eid al-Adha holidays, provided they have completed two consecutive years of service with their employer. The ministry also noted that employees are entitled to avail of paid leave to perform Hajj only for one time during their entire employment period if they have not previously performed the pilgrimage. It further stated that employers have the authority to…

JEDDAH— The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, commended the accomplishments of Saudi Vision 2030 throughout its first and second phases as it approaches its overarching objectives.The Council of Ministers reviewed several reports concerning domestic affairs and the various accomplishments achieved under Saudi Vision 2030. “These achievements bolster the development process and establish a more diversified and resilient economic model by increasing the contribution of non-oil sectors, expanding the production and investment base, launching specialized national programs and strategies to optimize resources and wealth, and enhancing the Kingdom’s capacity to…

Saudi Arabia has been appointed as Vice-Chair of the ITU Council, represented by Eng. Mansour Alqurashi, the Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Partnerships at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. This followed the conclusion of the 2026 Council session held in Geneva, Switzerland This appointment reflects the international community’s trust in the Kingdom’s active role and its contributions to advancing the objectives of the ITU, as well as its leadership in shaping global digital policies and regulatory frameworks. The appointment also builds on the Kingdom’s longstanding and influential role internationally, having been a member of the ITU Council…

Core42, a G42 company specialising in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, recently announced the appointment of Emma Cloney as Senior Vice President, International Sales & Strategy and General Manager, Ireland. In this newly established role, Emma will lead Core42’s international go-to-market strategy, support commercial expansion across key global markets, and help scale the company’s sovereign cloud and AI Cloud offerings as demand grows for trusted, high-performance AI infrastructure. Reporting to Sherif Tawfik, Chief Business Officer, and based in Dublin, she will also oversee Core42’s Ireland operations and help advance the company’s European footprint from its regional headquarters. The appointment follows…

RIYADH — The risk awareness index among workers aged 18 years and above has reached 76.7 percent, according to the results of the 2025 Health and Safety at Workplace Statistics bulletin, released on Tuesday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The findings showed that the rate of occupational injuries among workers aged 15 years and above recorded 245 non-fatal injuries and 1.3 fatal injuries per 100,000 workers, excluding road traffic accident injuries. The results showed that 51.8 percent of workers reported that their employers had taken preventive measures, 46.6 percent indicated the presence of at least one initiative to…

RIYADH — Saudi Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji and Deputy Foreign Minister of Türkiye Ambassador Musa Kulaklikaya co-chaired on Tuesday, via videoconference, the second meeting of the Political and Diplomatic Committee, under the Saudi-Turkish Coordination Council.During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to further enhance bilateral relations. They also discussed intensifying bilateral and multilateral coordination on issues of mutual interest in a manner that meets the aspirations of the leadership and peoples of both countries.At the conclusion of the meeting, the two officials signed the minutes of the meeting. Source: Saudi Gazette

Sharjah is set to welcome a new women-only beach park, a first-of-its-kind coastal space in the Emirate’s eastern region designed entirely around women’s comfort and privacy. Located in Dibba Al Hisn along the Gulf of Oman, the newly completed Ladies Beach Park offers a quieter, more secluded alternative to the city’s busier waterfronts. The space is built as a fully equipped seaside escape where women can swim, walk, work out or simply unwind without the presence of mixed crowds. According to the Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW), the project is part of wider efforts to enhance recreational and service…

RIYADH — The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has issued instructions to all shipping agents, port terminal operators, importers, exporters, and customs brokers allowing goods to be released from the port before storage fees are paid.According to a circular issued by MAWANI, the release of goods from the port will be allowed before payment of outstanding storage fees, based on data approved in the authority’s electronic systems. This release is contingent upon a release permit issued in accordance with the Ports Community Law, and the full fees must be paid within 15 days of the issuance of the approved storage fee…

RIYADH —Al Nassr return to Roshn Saudi League action facing a decisive stretch that could shape the outcome of the title race, starting with a top-of-the-table clash against Al Ahli on Wednesday. Fresh off securing a place in the AFC Champions League Two final, Al Nassr shift their focus back to domestic duties with three crucial matches in nine days that could define their season. The Riyadh side sit eight points clear at the top with five rounds remaining, riding a remarkable run of 15 consecutive league victories — and 19 across all competitions — to take firm control of…